The image below shows part of Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village as they looked in 1964 (year of photo has been confirmed.) The labels show what the roads are currently named.
Photo courtesy of Suzy Deppa via Bruce Deppa
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Gaithersburg
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Late last night, after his performance, he tweeted an image of the written message he performed.
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I don’t think “cursed” is the right word for it, but there are definitely locations in the county that have not had the best of luck with long-lasting businesses.
With that said, I’d like to discuss the one location that I feel may be the unluckiest of them all. 654 Centerpoint Way in the Kentlands in Gaithersburg. This location has been home to The Last Mango, Zodiac Grill, Tony and James, 44 Sports Bar and Grill, and most recently Largent’s Restaurant and Bar.
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I called the Crown location in Gaithersburg to confirm and ask about their future. They were able to confirm the closing and told me there’s no plan to close the Gaithersburg location.
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Diggs also played his college ball at the University of Maryland. His younger brother, Trevon Diggs (Wootton and Avalon), won a National Championship at Alabama last week.
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A water main break on Washingtonian Blvd. in Rio closed the road in one direction earlier today.
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I asked to speak with management and was transferred over. After a 5 minute wait, I spoke with a manager that told me the Gaithersburg location will not be closing.
Many of the stores that closed recently did so without informing their employees, so it’s still possible that the Gaithersburg location doesn’t make it, but for now…they’re staying put. At least according to management.
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This was expected, as construction was scheduled to start January 1st, but the closing date was previously unsure. Kimco Realty announced that they’ll be renovating the theatre to make room for Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas, creating a walkway from where Persians Gallery is now, through the building to Market Street.
A few interesting upgrades that’ll be included in the revitalization:
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For more on the history of Roy’s Place, check out our article in the link below:
mocoshow.weebly.com/blog/roys-place
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Some of my favorite restaurants in MoCo are the ones you step foot in and feel like you’ve entered 1991. The food is usually really good, but you’d never know it by looking at the restaurant from the outside. The bar is often filled with the same regulars that have been taking up seats for decades. I don’t want to call them “divey” cause there’s a negative connotation that comes with that and most of the time these places hold some of our favorite memories (all images via the Restaurants Facebook pages).
Here’s 10 of them:
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Yard House, which offers “great food, classic rock, and the worlds largest selection of draft beer” is working towards taking over the old Macaroni Grill location. There are still a few hoops left for Yard House to jump through, but it’s looking like a strong possibility.
More on Yard House at www.yardhouse.com
Poke District will be opening soon where the old Sprint store was over by the movie theater. Per their website: “Inspired by Hawaiian cuisine, Poki District brings you a bowl of freshest ingredients, from salmon and ahi tuna to chicken and tofu, to name a few, topped with the most colorful toppings such as avocado, seaweed salad, and mango, drizzled with the flavorful sauces. Whether you want to stay simple or go adventurous, you can create a bowl that perfect for you.” More on PokiDistrict at www.pokidistrict.com