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Update on Miss Toya’s Southern Kitchen in Rio

Published May 16, 2023 at 7:28PM

Miss Toya’s Southern Kitchen at 229 Boardwalk Pl. in Gaithersburg has announced it will open in two weeks. The restaurant posted the following message on its Instagram page on May 16: “We are excited and proud to announce that we are two weeks away from opening. Join our constantly growing team. Please send all resumes to the email address above. We will be accepting in-person interviews starting next week. Be a part of the Miskiri Hospitality Group and join our 7th location!”

The restaurant is part of Jeffeary Miskiri’s Miskiri Hospitality Group, which describes itself as a unique collective of Black, family and woman-owned products and restaurants in the DC area. Miss Toya’s will be located in the 2,741SF space that was previously occupied by BGR and serve southern-influenced dishes such as red beans and rice, macaroni and cheese, and a southern fried chicken sandwich. . Miss Toya’s Southern Kitchen in Rio will be a fast-casual restaurant, while the Miss Toya’s Creole Kitchen at 923 Ellsworth Dr in Downtown Silver Spring is full-service (wait staff, etc.) We will post an update when the opening date is announced. Featured image courtesy of Google Maps.

Carnival Returns to Lakeforest This Month

By MCS Staff

Published May 16, 2023 at 11:13AM

The Jolly Shows Carnival will be at Lakeforest (701 Russell Avenue) in Gaithersburg from May 17th through May 28th. There will be over 30 attractions, including carnival rides, games, and food wagons.

According to the Jolly Shows Carnival website, “We are a new generation of carnival operators who strive to be more progressive and professional. We realize that we must produce a premium product for our customer’s hard earned money. We won’t forget our proud traditions, but we are committed to overcoming the stigmas which have hindered our industry for far too long.” Ticket information below:

Kentlands Baby Bar Aiming For June Opening

By MCS Staff

Published May 16, 2023 at 7:31AM

Back in April, we let you know that Kentlands Baby Bar was coming soon to the Gaithersburg neighborhood. Signage is up and the cafe for babies and toddlers is planning a June opening. It will open at 375 Main St. in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood.

Carolynne Nowrouzi, founder/owner of Baby Bar, was raised in MoCo. She wanted to provide a space where parents can go with their young children to enjoy a space where they can each grab a bite and just play. The space will offer “food, fun, and socializing” where “you enjoy a coffee and a bite, while your little ones get yummy food and a baby-friendly place to play!” Baby Bar Kentlands will offer fresh fruits and veggies and will have options for babies (puréed or chopped), food for kids like grilled cheese, egg bites, croissants, and more, and food for adults like bagels, muffins, fruit bowls, and more.

Gaithersburg Announces Plans to Acquire Building in Olde Towne

By MCS Staff

Published May 15, 2023 at 7:03PM

Per the City of Gaithersburg: Gaithersburg is pleased to announce its plans to acquire the vacant parcel 8 S. Summit Ave. and the building at 12 S. Summit Ave. in Olde Towne. The Mayor and City Council will vote on the resolution to acquire the locations at tonight’s Mayor and City Council meeting. The public may attend in-person at City Hall or virtually. Registration is required to watch and comment via Zoom. Register online here. Registration is not required to comment in-person.

“The opportunity to acquire 8 and 12 S. Summit Aves. came at a perfect time,” said City Manager Tanisha Briley. “We anticipate that the City’s workforce will continue to grow, and this new location will give us the opportunity to modernize our workspace and meet the needs of our growing team and community.” The acquisition of 12 S. Summit Ave. will also allow the City to co-locate various public facing services that are currently spread throughout various facilities, resulting in a better and more accessible customer experience for residents, businesses and visitors. This investment further demonstrates the City’s commitment to Olde Towne and its residents.

$180 Million Patient Tower To Be Constructed at Shady Grove Medical Center

By MCS Staff

Published May 12, 2023 at 6:04PM

Adventist HealthCare has moved forward with plans to modernize its 45-year-old Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville with a new, $180-million patient tower that is expected to open in 2025, according to a BizJournals report.

Per Adventist HealthCare: Crews will begin constructing the hospital’s new 150,352-square-foot, six-story tower in front of Shady Grove Medical Center’s existing Emergency department entrance. During construction, patients seeking emergency care at Shady Grove will use a dedicated doorway at the hospital’s main entrance. Patients will undergo an initial evaluation in a triage room off the main lobby. Then, caregivers will escort patients to the Emergency department or another area of the hospital for care.

Charley Prime Foods Moves Opening Date to Sunday, May 14

By Patrick Herron

Published May 11, 2023 at 10:27AM | Updated May 12, 2023 at 8:50AM

Acclaimed DC restaurateurs Jackie Greenbaum & Gordon Banks (Little Coco’s, El Chucho, Bar Charley, Quarry House Tavern) will open Charley Prime Foods, a modern American restaurant, on May 12 at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg. Chef/Partner Adam Harvey, long time Executive Chef with Greenbaum & Banks, will helm the kitchen, along with Russell Pike, currently the Chef de Cuisine at Little Coco’s. Located in the former Tara Thai space (9811 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD), the restaurant will be centrally positioned on the boardwalk. The space will seat roughly 90 inside, with another 100 on an expansive patio, complete with lake views. Editlab@Streetsense designed the space.

The team envisions the restaurant as a mature version of their popular DC restaurant Bar Charley, with an expanded menu, but keeping its lively cocktail forward energy. The broader menu will remain steak focused and will also feature house made pastas (a la Little Coco’s) as well as other items unique to just this location. Starters include Five Spice Pork Shoulder & Crispy Rice with Korean BBQ and peanuts and Rustic Cheesy Bread with homemade rustic bread, garlic and three kinds of cheese. Guests will find mains like Roasted Lamb French Dip with harissa aioli, onions, Swiss cheese, au jus and fries and house made pastas include dishes like Spicy Rigatoni with marinara, Grana Padano, and Calabrian chiles and Squid Ink Tagliatelle with Kauai shrimp, shrimp butter and nduja crumble. An extensive steak menu includes the staples, as well as a Wagyu menu (both American and Japanese A5) and a section devoted to Linz Heritage Angus Prime beef.

Dog Haus Makes List of Best Burgers in the U.S.

By Patrick Herron

Published May 11, 2023 at 9:38AM

The Holy Aioli burger from Dog Haus Biergarten was recently listed as one of the Best Burgers in the U.S. by popular food and drink website Tasting Table. Dog Haus has Montgomery County locations at 7904 Woodmont Ave in Bethesda, 644 Center Point Way in Gaithersburg, and 933 Ellsworth Dr. in Silver Spring.

Dog Haus Biergarten recently began offering 24/7 delivery service out of all three of its MoCo locations, making it one of the only non-fast food restaurants offering 24-7 delivery service in the area. Dog Haus’ virtual brands, including Bad Ass Breakfast Burritos, Plant B (All plant base food) Impossible Shop, Bad Mutha Cluka and Jail Bird (all chicken options), are also available 24-7.

Laytonsville Town Special Election to Elect a New Mayor Takes Place on June 12

By MCS Staff

Published May 10, 2023 at 10:48AM

A Laytonsville Town Special Election will be held on Monday, June 12, 2023. The election will be held at the Laytonsville Town Hall, 21607 Laytonsville Road, and the polls will be open from 3:00pm to 8:00pm.

All citizens of the Town age 18 years and upward and who are registered, bona fide residents of the Town for not less than thirty (30) consecutive days before the election shall be qualified to vote. CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR: Charles Hendricks and Sharif Hidayat.

MCFRS Respond to Collision at I-270 Ramp in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published May 10, 2023 at 9:21AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision on West Diamond Ave in Gaithersburg at the south bound I-270 ramp on Wednesday, May 10 around 8:30am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, two patients have been evaluated with non-life threatening injuries. Some lanes are currently blocked and drivers should expect delays. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “(~830a) W Diamond Ave at I270 SB ramp. Collision, Some lanes blocked. @MCFRS_EMIHS Evaluating 2 adults with NLT injuries, @mcfrs A753, ALS708, PE708 responded

Wyclef Jean, Gyptian, and More Set to Perform at Scotland Freedom Day Concert at MoCo Fairgrounds in June

By MCS Staff

Published May 10, 2023 at 7:36AM

The Scotland Juneteenth Festival, and its presenting sponsor Minds in Motion Child Care, are bringing recording artists Wyclef Jean, Gyptian, Jamaican reggae legend Tarrus Riley with opening act Dean Fraser & The Blak Soil Band, and more for the Freedom Day Concert at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on Monday, June 19th. Tickets can be purchased here. Additional information below:

Celebrating the past and present of the first places African-Americans owned land in Montgomery County, the Scotland community of Potomac, has announced significant expansion of the annual Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival for 2023. Featuring a children’s carnival and musical performance highlighted above, as well as art exhibitions, food, sports, and presentations on Black history in this region, the events for the federal holiday on Monday, June 19, will be spread across the Cabin John Regional Park, Cabin John Village, the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, and the Scotland community on Seven Locks Road.

Gaithersburg Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Restaurant Parking Lot Shooting Caught on Camera

By Patrick Herron

Published May 9, 2023 at 11:14AM

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “the Honorable Eric Johnson sentenced defendant, Jefferson Delgado, 29, of Gaithersburg, to life in prison suspend all but 30 years to serve and five years of supervised probation upon release. The sentence was handed down yesterday in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD. On March 30^th, 2023, a jury found Delgado guilty of first-degree attempted murder for shooting a man outside of Antojitos restaurant located on East Diamond Avenue Gaithersburg.

This shooting Aril 18, 2021, was prompted by an argument between two groups of people at the restaurant. It happened in the parking lot outside of Antojitos at 1:22 a.m. and was caught on surveillance footage. After retrieving a shotgun from a friend’s vehicle, Delgado opened fire at least twice hitting the victim with two bullets. He then ran to a parking garage where he was captured by another surveillance camera running back and forth. He is seen attempting to hide the weapon. The victim in this case survived. Prosecution was handled by Assistant State’s Attorney Teresa Casafranca.