Downtown Silver Spring Archives - Page 19 of 22

The Compound Martial Arts Studio Will Have its Grand Opening Event This Saturday, 5/4

Published May 2, 2019 at 9:40PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:27PM

The Compound is a martial arts school built on a foundation of self-defense and three key pillars – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MuayThai, and Military/Law Enforcement Combatives. Not only do they have classes for all ages and all levels, they also offer an extremely special after-school program and summer camp for ages 5-12 that focuses on teaching kids the importance of self-confidence, discipline, and perseverance. Their goal in these programs is to provide parents with a SAFE environment that is EFFECTIVE and AFFORDABLE for their child to reach his or her maximum potential!

“We are extremely excited to bring this martial arts studio into the community. We believe in the power of teamwork, self-discipline, and integrity to create positive change. Teaching kids how to empower themselves and help others around them to promote an anti-bullying environment is one of our main goals,” says owner Pow Srikachorn.

District Taco “Very Close” to Opening in Silver Spring

By MCS Staff

Published April 23, 2019 at 9:50PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:27PM

Last March the D.C. based Mexican restaurant signed a lease to open up a new location in The Blairs shopping center in Silver Spring.

After some delays we are told that the restaurant is “very close” to opening.

Mandalay Restaurant To Close Soon, Looking to Relocate

By MCS Staff

Published March 23, 2019 at 9:00PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:29PM

Mandalay Restaurant & Cafe, a popular Burmese restaurant in Silver Spring, will be closing its doors soon. The restaurant has been in the current location (930 Bonifant St.) for 14 […]

Book Returned to Silver Spring Library After 73 Years

By MCS Staff

Published February 12, 2019 at 2:15PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:29PM

It was checked out in 1946 by the sender’s parents, who recently mailed the book back to the library.

Khyber is Coming to Downtown Silver Spring

By MCS Staff

Published February 9, 2019 at 4:38PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:29PM

Khyber, which will feature halal food, is coming soon to Downtown Silver Spring (904 Bonifant St.). The restaurant is taking over the old Ecology Heakth Food market location.

Downtown Silver Spring’s Charlie Koiner Passes Away

By MCS Staff

Published January 21, 2019 at 1:57PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:29PM

The urban farm, located near the Silver Spring Library at 737 Easley Street, contained beets, blueberries, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, turnips, and a lot more.

For almost four decades, Charlie would often wake up at 4:30am to go outside and tend to the garden.

Nothing Bundt Cakes is Coming to Silver Spring

By MCS Staff

Published December 3, 2018 at 7:05PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:29PM

The national chain was started by Dena Tripp and Debbie Shwetz in 1997 and offers specialized bundt cakes in over 175 locations across North America.

This will be their second location in MoCo, joining the Gaithersburg location (12133 Darnestown Rd).

Lina’s Diner & Bar (Silver Spring) Has Closed Permanently

By MCS Staff

Published November 4, 2018 at 6:13PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:29PM

A quick glance at their Facebook page revealed the following message to customers:

”I would like to thank everyone that supported us. Most of all I want to thank my incredible staff that made it all work. We gave it our best and we shall hold our heads high.”

El Sapo (Silver Spring) to Open On Tuesday, October 30th

By MCS Staff

Published October 25, 2018 at 8:19PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:29PM

El Sapo will be “unmistakably Cuban, full of instense flavors, laughter, music, colors and aroma.” The food will be inspired by the foods Chef Mendizabal ate at home and on the streets of La Habana while he was growing up as well as his journey as a chef throughout the years.

Happy hour will last from 4pm-7pm and will consist of half-price mojitos and specials on beer, wine, and Cubano sandwiches.

Two New Jerry’s Locations for MoCo (Montgomery Village and Silver Spring)

By MCS Staff

Published October 23, 2018 at 8:47PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:29PM

The first location will be in the Hale Center at 8517 Colesville Rd. in Silver Spring (pictured below).

The other location will be in the Montgomery Village shopping center at 9997 Stedwick Rd.

Hen Quarter to be Replaced by Matchbox in Silver Spring

By MCS Staff

Published October 22, 2018 at 6:23PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:29PM

There were previously rumors of Matchbox also replacing Ted’s Bulletin In Downtown Crown (Gaithersburg), but they never materialized before Matchbox sold off the Ted’s Bulletin brand last year.

Matchbox currently has a location in MoCo on Rockville Pike. The new Silver Spring location is expected to open by Spring 2019.