Ela Mesa Taste of Greece Hopes to Open This Summer in Spectrum Town Center (Gaithersburg)
Ela Mesa Taste of Greece hopes to open this summer, according to a conversation we had with one of the owners earlier today.
Gaithersburg
|
Starbucks in Montgomery Village Update
Back in October we first reported that Starbucks was coming to the redeveloped Montgomery Village Shopping Center. We can now confirm that it will be located at the former site of the Montgomery Village Denny’s (19290 Montgomery Village Ave), directly facing the new Lidl grocery store that is currently being built across the street at the site of the former Montgomery Village Professional Center.
Costco Bringing Back Free Samples
CNN is reporting that Costco will begin handing out free food samples at their locations beginning next month, as well as reopening the seating area in their food courts.
Montgomery Village Update 5.27
The first model townhomes have been built at the site of the old Montgomery Village Golf Course. The new development is named Bloom Montgomery Village and is advertising that townhomes will start in the “mid 400’s.”
Royal Farms Gaithersburg Update
Royal Farms broke ground last month on it’s very first Montgomery County location. The store will be located in the Spectrum Town Center, next to the new I-270 Watkins Mill exit.
Remembering Shakey’s Pizza Parlor
Shakey’s Pizza Parlor had multiple locations in MoCo back in the 70’s and 80’s, including in Gaithersburg on Beauru Dr. and in Rockville on 355.
Shake Shack Hopes to Open Three New MoCo Locations by the End of 2022
When the last Arby’s in MoCo closed, rumors started flying about Shake Shack possibly taking over the location. We spoke with management at the Cabin John location and were not able to get confirmation on that specific location, but were told that the restaurant chain hopes to open three new MoCo locations by the end of next year.
Bethesda Bakery Selling Chocolate Covered Cicadas
Chouquette Chocolate in Bethesda, MD is now selling chocolate covered cicadas through their website at www.chouquette.us.
Watkins Mill Club Featured on The Today Show
For the second time this week, the Today show has featured a segment that involves Montgomery County high school students.
Top Ten BEST Restaurants in MoCo According to Trip Advisor
Below is a list of the top ten best restaurants in Montgomery County, as determined by ratings on Trip Advisor. Trip Advisor is an online travel company that features user-generated content and reviews.
Elder Pine Brewing Company at 4200 Sundown Rd in Gaithersburg is collaborating with the students of the Maryland Institute College of Art / Rinehart School of Sculpture in Baltimore to host a sculpture exhibit titled “To Sprout, To Share, To Sing” now through August 19th.
The brewery is providing an opportunity for the students to showcase their work given the lack of exhibition opportunities this year due to COVID-19.