Cristian Saucedo and Victor Nava, who first crossed paths while working at Maiz64 in DC– Cristian as a chef and Victor as a sommelier– are now the creative forces behind Tato’s, a newly opened potato-centric dining concept in Comma’s Food Hall at Ellsworth Place Mall in Downtown Silver Spring.
J&J Mex-Taqueria first opened in DC about a decade ago. The restaurant has since opened additional locations and is currently in a soft opening phase at Commas Food Hall in Ellsworth Place Mall (8661 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, MD). While J&J operated at nearby Solaire Social (that stall is now known as Ay Mamma), diners shared that the J&J Supreme burrito is the “best burrito in Maryland and DC”– a distinction that was echoed by fellow stall operators at Solaire.
Commas Food Hall, a new 13,000-square-foot venue located on the third level of Ellsworth Place (8661 Colesville Rd) in Downtown Silver Spring, is currently in a “super soft” opening phase. The food hall has already begun serving the community with three food stalls and the C3 bar now open (video below).
In August 2024, we shared the news of Fuddruckers planning to return to Maryland and Washington DC, with new locations originally slated to open in the fall. The DC location opened in March, and eager customers now await the Maryland reopening.
On or about June 18, through August 21, 2025, Purple Line construction crews will install light rail tracks, reconstruct sidewalks, and complete stormwater drainage and utility crossings across the intersection of Wayne Avenue and Fenton Street in Silver Spring.
Commas Food Hall, a new 13,000-square-foot culinary destination on the third level of Ellsworth Place (8661 Colesville Rd) in Downtown Silver Spring, is set to open later this spring or in the early summer. Among its diverse offerings is Claude Have Mercy, a restaurant celebrated for putting a unique seafood twist on beloved dishes.
Chick Fil A, located at 825 Ellsworth Dr Lot D1-A in Downtown Silver Spring, will reopen on Wednesday, May 21st after a four month closure for renovations.
Downtown Silver Spring is hosting its 3rd Annual Chalk Fest on Saturday, May 10th from 10am until 4pm– a community celebration of local art and the refreshed 350-foot street mural, Sweet Network, by CHALK R!OT. The event, centered along Ellsworth Drive, features chalk art creations by local artists and groups displayed right on the pavement.
This Saturday, April 26th, Downtown Silver Spring comes alive with creativity and community spirit at the Spring Makers Market. The event runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM along Ellsworth Drive between Georgia Ave and Fenton Street.
Tato’s, a unique potato-centric dining experience, is preparing to open its doors at the Commas Food Hall in Ellsworth Place (8661 Colesville Rd., Downtown Silver Spring). This creative spot transforms a humble tuber into culinary art and provides guests with an interactive experience where they can design their own unique spud creation. It’s expected to open when Commas Food Hall opens later this spring.