Our Mom Eugenia, a family-owned Greek restaurant with three Northern Virginia locations, is planning to open its first Maryland restaurant at Westbard Square in Bethesda. Maryland Newsletters reports that developer Regency Centers has pulled a permit valued at $1.7 million to prepare the space for the restaurant.
Maryland has been named to Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2027 list, placing the state among 50 destinations and experiences around the world selected by the travel publication’s global community of experts.
Local cook and Montgomery County native Russell Carter held his first off-site smash burger pop-up Saturday at Chop Shop Butchery in Gaithersburg, with the preorder-only event selling out shortly after it was announced. A video from the event can be seen below.
A federal judge has denied a request to temporarily block a new Maryland law restricting pistols that can be readily converted into machine guns, allowing the law to remain in place while a legal challenge moves forward. (more…)
El Mercat Bar de Tapas has permanently closed its Arlington, VA location after approximately one year in business, while its original restaurant at The Square in Rockville remains open.
A young Maryland chef is among the contestants competing on the newest season of Gordon Ramsay’s “Hell’s Kitchen.” (more…)
Several religious institutions, schools and community organizations serving Montgomery County are among the recipients of more than $8.6 million in newly announced federal security funding for organizations across Maryland.
Field of Screams Maryland will remain closed for the 2026 season, with the Olney haunted attraction now planning a grand reopening in 2027. (more…)
Popular Maryland food blogger Nomtastic Kim recently shared her list of “8 Korean Spots in Maryland That Never Miss,” highlighting restaurants across various counties offering a specific dish or experience to try at each. While there aren’t any Montgomery County restaurants on this list, many are worth the drive.
Maryland transportation officials have outlined several projects and investments planned for Montgomery County as part of the state’s proposed $21.9 billion transportation spending plan for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2032.
DaVinci’s by the Sea has permanently closed in Ocean City, bringing an end to a 40-year run for the longtime family-owned Italian restaurant.