Some restaurants are worth scrolling past.
Others are worth sitting in traffic for. Ekiben falls firmly into the second category.
Frederick
Starting Feb. 9, the City of Frederick will begin phasing out all physical on-street parking meters in downtown Frederick as part of a broader effort to modernize the city’s parking system. The news was recently shared by City of Frederick Government.
The MD 28 (Dickerson Road) bridge over the Monocacy River will be temporarily closed next weekend for repairs, impacting drivers who travel between southern Frederick County and northern Montgomery County.
Frederick, Maryland has been named the No. 1 city for dog lovers in the entire country, according to LawnStarter’s recently released 2025 rankings.
Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor and the City Council issued a joint statement criticizing uncoordinated federal enforcement actions, saying they undermine public safety and community trust, and called for transparency, accountability, and coordination consistent with local policing standards. (more…)
Earlier this week, the Starvin Marvin’s Pizzeria & Grille (6942 Crestwood Blvd.) shared an update on social media clarifying that the previously announced sale of the business is currently on hold. According to the owners, the deal is now “in limbo” due to circumstances beyond their control, but the Frederick store remains open and operating.
Ekiben is expanding beyond Baltimore for the first time, with a new Frederick location aiming for a March opening, according to Frederick City Media. The popular Asian fusion restaurant, co-founded by Quince Orchard High School graduate Steve Chu, will mark a major milestone for the brand as it continues its growth in Maryland.
Popular Frederick, Maryland Instagram account @TheFrederickFeed has narrowed down some of the best steaks you can find in Frederick, and the list highlights a mix of classic steakhouses, chef-driven restaurants, and value standouts across the city. With so many of our readers living in or frequently visiting our neighbor to the north, we decided to put together a quick write-up inspired by their list.
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Montgomery County-based Tacos El Pariente will host the grand opening of its newest food truck on Thursday, January 2, at 5498 Buckeystown Pike in Frederick, Maryland. (more…)
The Applebee’s located at 5613 Spectrum Drive in Frederick will close permanently on Monday, a representative for the restaurant confirmed, with Frederick County’s first Raising Cane’s as the replacement. The sole Montgomery County location in Germantown will continue to operate normally.
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Wonder, the fast growing food hall and delivery concept, is expanding in Maryland with locations planned for Rockville and Frederick in 2026.