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Popular DC Restaurant, The Salt Line, is Coming to Bethesda

Published September 30, 2021 at 9:37PM

It has been nearly two years since it was announced that the Michael Schlow restaurant group would bring The Riggsby to Bethesda. Now it’s confirmed that The Riggsby won’t be coming, after all.

After multiple reader tips, we called The Salt Line DC today and spoke with a representative who was able to confirm that the restaurant would be moving in to 4900 Hampden Lane– the space that was formerly home to Kapnos (and would have been home to The Riggsby). We were also told a Ballston, VA location would be opening in 2-3 weeks.

Mexicue is Coming to Bethesda, ABS Hearing Set for Next Week

By MCS Staff

Published September 29, 2021 at 9:59AM

This past summer we let you know that New York based Mexican restaurant Mexicue, which has a nearby location at 1720 14th St NW in DC, would be coming to 4733 Elm St., the former site of Gusto Farm to Street.

The restaurant has its Montgomery County ABS hearing for a beer, wine, and liquor license set for October 7th at 1:30pm.

Urban Plates has Closed Permanently in Montgomery Mall

By MCS Staff

Published September 28, 2021 at 5:27PM

Urban Plates has closed permanently in Montgomery Mall after almost two and a half years in the location.

The Southern California-based assembly line style fast casual restaurant took over the Naples Ristorante location in the mall’s food court and opened in March of 2019.

Foodhini, a Company That Offers Multicultural Meals Crafted by Immigrant and Refugee Chefs, Expands Service Area to Include Bethesda

By MCS Staff

Published September 28, 2021 at 3:48PM

Vang thought of his mom’s story. She came to the United States as a refugee of the Secret War in Laos and was only able to find low paying jobs due to her limited English language skills. Even though she had to work multiple jobs, she always found time to cook amazing meals for her family.

Vang wanted to create opportunities for chefs like his mom, while introducing unique flavors to the D.C. area. Currently, Foodhini offers food from four chefs- an Eritrean chef, an Iranian chef, a Lao chef, and a Syrian chef. They plan to add more chefs and feature a wider variety of cuisines as they continue to grow.

Paris in Town, a French Bakery and Cafe, is Coming to Bethesda

By MCS Staff

Published September 28, 2021 at 2:17PM

Paris in Town, a French bakery and Cafe based in Florida, is opening a Bethesda location at 4903 Cordell Avenue in the spot that was formerly home to Smashburger, Fuse Taco, and more.

The cafe has recently erected signage and offers the following per its website: “Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Homemade soups, Crepes and Pastries, Cafe au Lait, Espresso, Organic Teas. Imported Wine and Cheese, Escargots, Salads and Sandwiches, Smoked Salmon, European beers, Cappuccino, and a lot more.”

Taco Tuesday: Chaia Vegetarian Tacos to Open on Tuesday, September 28th

By MCS Staff

Published September 27, 2021 at 9:27AM

Chaia Tacos, which has two locations in Washington, DC, announced in July that it will be opening a pop-up shop at 7237 Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda, the former site of Häagen-Dazs.

Last night we were told the restaurant will be opening on Tuesday, September 28th.

Moorenko’s Returns to Regular Hours of Operation

By MCS Staff

Published September 23, 2021 at 10:51AM

Moorenko’s has announced that all of their stores, including both MoCo locations, will now be open for their regular hours.

Their stores had temporarily reduced hours of operation due to a staffing shortage, but announced that they are all now fully staffed.

Aerie is Now Open in Montgomery Mall

By MCS Staff

Published September 22, 2021 at 9:50PM

Aerie, stylized as aerie, has opened in Montgomery Mall.

Aerie is an intimate apparel and lifestyle retailer and sub-brand owned by American Eagle Outfitters for girls and women. In addition to intimate apparel, the store offers activewear, leggings, swimsuits, and more.

MoCo Native Katie Ledecky Moves Home Base to Florida, Joins Florida Gators Swimming Program as Volunteer Coach

By MCS Staff

Published September 22, 2021 at 1:41PM | Updated November 6, 2022 at 6:49PM

Katie Ledecky, MoCo native and one of the greatest swimmers of all-time, has decided to move her home base from Stanford in California to Gainesville, Florida. Today she announced the move along with the Florida Gators announcing her joining the swim team as a volunteer coach. Ledecky has won 7 Olympic gold medals and 15 world championship gold medals, the most in history for a female swimmer. She is also the world record holder in the women’s 400-, 800-, and 1500-meter freestyle (long course), and holds the fastest-ever times in the women’s 500-, 1000-, 1500-, and 1650-yard freestyle events.

Katie Ledecky Visits Little Flower School in Bethesda

By MCS Staff

Published September 18, 2021 at 8:52AM | Updated November 6, 2022 at 6:42PM

Katie Ledecky, one of the greatest female swimmers of all-time, visited Little Flower School in Bethesda yesterday. Ledecky provided words of encouragement to current students at the school while proudly wearing her most recent gold and silver medals from the recent 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held this summer). She and her Team USA Swimming teammate Phoebe Bacon both attended the school while growing up right here in MoCo.

Gregorio’s Trattoria to Open Third MoCo Location in Park Potomac

By MCS Staff

Published September 11, 2021 at 11:29AM | Updated February 27, 2023 at 8:36AM

Gregorio’s Trattoria will open its third MoCo location, and fourth overall, in Park Potomac in 2022. It will be located in the former home of Sugo (12505 Park Potomac Ave), which closed its doors permanently earlier this summer. Gregorio’s started out in Reston in 2008 and opened a second location in what’s now Cabin John Village in Potomac.

The restaurant opened its second MoCo location last November at the Shops at Sumner Place in Bethesda, in the spot that was home to China Pavilion for over two decades until it closed almost three years ago.They hope to open the new location in 6-8 months. Pictured is their chicken parmigiana with rosé sauce. The news of Gregorio’s Trattoria opening in Park Potomac was first reported by Store Reporter.