Montgomery County Police has released additional information regarding a shooting that occurred last month in North Bethesda. (more…)
Signage is up for Bouboulina, a new full-service American grill influenced by Mediterranean cuisine at 915 Meeting St. at Pike & Rose. The restaurant, which is being opened by the founders of CAVA, will feature a wood-fired grill, premium steak cuts, fresh seafood and house baked breads with Mediterranean influences that celebrate the founders’ heritage and roots.
Montgomery County Police responded to the report of an armed robbery on Thursday, April 4 in North Bethesda.
Last week, we reported that Gong cha and Kyo Matcha (formerly Kyoto Matcha) had both closed inside of The Block Foodhall & Bar at 967 Rose Ave. in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose. We have also learned that Little Miner Taco will be out of The Block on April 30th.
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck, a traveling food truck selling Hello Kitty-themed treats, will make a stop at Pike & Rose in North Bethesda onSaturday, April 6. from 10am-7pm.
As 2023 comes to an end, let’s look back at all the great restaurants that opened in Montgomery County this year. (more…)
JLL Capital Markets announced that it has arranged the $92.34 million construction financing for “Parcel H”, a 354-unit, to-be-constructed, 12-story, luxury apartment building located in North Bethesda.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jessica Greco, a missing 49-year-old. Greco was last seen on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, in the area of 11020 Ardwick Dr. in North Bethesda. She is 5’4″, 140 lbs., with red hair, green eyes, and was last seen wearing one shoe, a beige shirt, tights, and carrying a backpack.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jessica Greco is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).
Trip Advisor is a popular American online travel company that offers ratings of restaurants primarily from those who have traveled to the area, rather than locals. If you’re interested in seeing the opinions of those who have traveled to the area, you’re in luck, as today we’ll be sharing the top 10 restaurants according to Trip Advisor as of October 31, 2023.
10. Copper Canyon (928 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring): With a 4 out of 5 rating after 471 reviews, Copper Canyon’s Silver Spring location comes in at #10 overall in the county and #2 in Silver Spring. The restaurant has an additional MoCo location at Gaithersburg’s Rio.
Barbecue Pork Ribs at Copper Canyon Grill (MoCo locations in Gaithersburg and Silver Spring)
“Slow cooked and fall-off-the-bone tender, with french fries and coleslaw”https://t.co/W9aSWMUESZ pic.twitter.com/Fgirg7ETK2
— Taste MoCo (@TasteMoCo) June 28, 2023
9. Seasons 52 (11414 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda): With 499 reviews, Seasons 52 comes in at #9 overall in Montgomery County and as the #1 ranked restaurant in North Bethesda. Seasons 52 is listed in the American, Contemporary, and Vegetarian Friendly categories.
8. Dogfish Head Alehouse (800 W. Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg): Dogfish Head makes the list at #9 with a 4 out 5 rating after 634 reviews and is the #2 ranked restaurant in Gaithersburg. Know for its rotating selection on craft brewed ales, Dogfish is listed in the American, Bar, and Pub categories.
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7. Coastal Flats (135 Crown Park Ave, Gaithersburg): Coastal Flats is the #1 ranked restaurant in Gaithersburg and comes in at #7 overall in Montgomery County with a 4.5 out of 5 rating after 643 reviews. “Bustling coastal inspired restaurant serving traditional dishes from Maine to the Carolina low country offering a spin on classic seafood, steaks and pasta.”
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6. Gregorio’s Trattoria (7745 Tuckerman Ln, Potomac): Gregorio’s has earned a 4.5 out of 5 rating after 200 reviews, which puts it at #6 in the county and the #2 ranked restaurant in Potomac. Gregorio’s is listed in the Italian, Pizza, and Sicilian categories. Gregorio’s has an additional Montgomery County location in Bethesda and is opening a new location in Park Potomac.
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5. Parkway Deli (8317 Grubb Rd, Silver Spring): Parkway Deli comes in at #5 in MoCo’s top ten with a 4.5 out of 5 rating with with 593 reviews and is the #1 ranked restaurant in Silver Spring. Opening in 1963, Parkway Deli is also the oldest restaurant to make the list.
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4. MoCo’s Founding Farmers (12505 Park Potomac Ave, Potomac): With a massive 986 reviews, MoCo’s Founding Farmers has a 4 out 5 rating and is the #1 ranked restaurant in Potomac.
3. Jewel of India (10151 New Hampshire Ave, Hillandale, MD): Jewel of India has earned a 4.5 out of 5 rating after 346 reviews, making it the 3rd highest rated restaurant in Montgomery County and the first highest rated in Hillandale. It is listed in the Indian, vegetarian-friendly, and vegan options category.
2. Chef Tony’s Restaurant (5225 Pooks Hill Rd Promenade Towers, Bethesda, MD): Chef Tony’s earned a 4.5 out of 5 rating after 728 reviews. It is the 2nd ranked restaurant in Montgomery County and 1st ranked in Bethesda. It is listed under the Italian, American, and seafood categories. In January, Chef Tony’s at Amalfi opened at 12307 Wilkins Ave in Rockville.
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1. Il Pizzico (15209 Frederick Rd, Rockville, MD): Il Pizzico is the highest rated restaurant in Montgomery County (and Rockville), according to Trip Advisor. It has earned a 4.5 out of 5 star rating (with the highest average) after 553 reviews. It is listed under the Italian, seafood, and contemporary categories.
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The Maryland Lottery has announced that Montgomery County’s first sportsbook is now open at Sports & Social (11800 Grand Park Ave) in Pike & Rose. Sports & Social opened in August 2021 and describes itself as a “premier dining, entertainment, sports viewing, and social concept located in high-profile entertainment and lifestyle districts, world-class casino resort destinations, and at the front door of professional sports stadiums around the country.” Additional details below.
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) today issued a sports wagering facility license to Whitman Gaming, Inc., and its operator partner FanDuel, for a retail sportsbook operating at Sports & Social in North Bethesda.
On Aug. 29 and Aug. 31, Whitman Gaming and FanDuel successfully completed controlled demonstrations at Sports & Social. Customers participated in live wagering as Maryland Lottery and Gaming staff ensured that the sportsbook complied with all required procedures and that its systems functioned properly.
Sports & Social in North Bethesda becomes the 12th retail sportsbook location to open in Maryland. The other 11 are:
- Bingo World in Brooklyn Park
- Greenmount Station in Hampstead
- The Greene Turtle in Canton
- Hollywood Casino in Perryville
- Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore
- Live! Casino in Hanover
- Long Shot’s in Frederick
- Maryland Stadium Sub at FedEx Field in Landover
- MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill
- Ocean Downs Casino in Berlin
- Riverboat on the Potomac in Charles County
There are currently 12 mobile/online sportsbooks operating in Maryland:
- Barstool Sportsbook (operator for PENN Maryland/Hollywood Casino in Perryville)
- Betfred Sportsbook (operator for Long Shot’s in Frederick)
- BetMGM (operator for BetMGM Maryland Sports/MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill)
- betParx (operator for Greenmount Station in Hampstead)
- BetRivers (operator for Arundel Amusements/Bingo World in Brooklyn Park)
- Caesars Sportsbook (operator for CZR Maryland Mobile Opportunity/Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore)
- Crab Sports
- DraftKings (Crown MD Online Gaming)
- Fanatics Sportsbook (operator for Maryland Stadium Sub, LLC)
- FanDuel (operator for PPE Maryland Mobile/Live! Casino and Hotel in Hanover)
- PointsBet (operator for Riverboat on the Potomac in Charles County)
- SuperBook (SBOpco, LLC)
Additional mobile operators and retail locations are expected to launch in the near future. In Fiscal Year 2023 (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023), sports wagering contributed $25,258,639 to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. An additional $2,091,753 in expired sports wagering prizes were paid to the Maryland Problem Gambling Fund, which supports responsible gambling programs, including no-cost counseling for Maryland residents.
Featured image courtesy of Sports & Social on Facebook.
Update: This article originally listed IPIC Pike and Rose (11830 Grand Park Ave) as a participating theater. IPIC will not be offering $4 tickets for National Cinema Day.
Most Montgomery County theaters will be offering $4 movie tickets this Sunday, August 27 as a part of the 2nd annual National Cinema Day. According to www.nationalcinemaday.org, the tickets are for “every movie, every showtime, and every format.” Some theaters will also offer food and drink discounts, such as Regal, who are offering $4 concessions. Participating theaters include:
- AMC-Montgomery Mall
- AMC-Rio
- AMC-Wheaton
- Cinépolis-Gaithersburg
- Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema
- Regal- Germantown
- Regal-Rockville
- Regal- Downtown Silver Spring
According to Regal, “The first edition of National Cinema Day recorded over 8.1 million visitors to movie theatres across the country, setting the single day attendance record for 2022,” said Eduardo Acuna, CEO at Cineworld Group, parent company of Regal. “This year with $4 movies and a $4 concession combo, Regal hopes to welcome even more guests on National Cinema Day to see why we are ‘The Best Place to Watch a Movie!'”
