The Washington Post’s Tom Sietsema has been the newspaper’s food critic for nearly 25 years. Today he released his list of “The 20 Best New Restaurants in the D.C. Area”. Three of the restaurants are in Maryland (two in Montgomery County). We look at the Maryland restaurants included below:

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Governor Wes Moore and the Board of Public Works approved plans to demolish and rebuild Pimlico Race Course and acquire Shamrock Farm in Carroll County as a new training center, aiming to secure the future of Maryland’s Thoroughbred racing industry and support local economic development.

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Last week, we reported that Michelin-recommended Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings and Shiki Fusion would be joining the Montgomery Mall Food Terrace, and we now have more details on both– including a chef-curated omakase tasting menu that will be offered at Shiki Fusion. The restaurants aim to open by the end of summer.

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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined 18 other state attorneys general in seeking a preliminary injunction to block a Trump administration executive order that they argue imposes unconstitutional federal voting requirements and threatens state control over election processes.

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On Tuesday, Governor Wes Moore held his third bill signing ceremony of 2025, enacting legislation to strengthen Maryland’s public education system, enhance ethical standards for governors, and expand support for veterans, military families, and children requiring intensive educational and medical services.

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This Mother’s Day weekend, the MoCoShow is proud to bring together Jimmy’s Famous Seafood– home of America’s Best Crabcake and Maryland’s Best Crabcake– and Lone Oak Brewing Co.– home of America’s Best Lite Beer. Join us on Saturday, May 10th from 12 PM to 8 PM in Olney (5000 Olney Laytonsville Rd.) to celebrate the special mothers in our lives or simply enjoy a day filled with great drinks, delicious food, and fantastic company.

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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) has been selected as a finalist in the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).

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