In the summer of 2019, we announced that Bear Brick Oven Pizza would take over the old Greek Islands Grill location on New Hampshire Avenue in Cloverly. After delays due to COVID, the restaurant finally opened its doors in April 2021. Now, owner George “Bear” Jarrell has informed us that his tenure will end on June 29, with the restaurant’s future remaining uncertain.
Dorsa Gifts, a longstanding retail fixture at 1488D Rockville Pike, will close its storefront on June 15, marking the end of 25 years in Rockville, MD.
Rockville’s Global Bites returns June 1–14, 2025, inviting diners to enjoy local restaurants, submit receipts for a chance to win gift cards, and support area nonprofits through the Rockville Rewards program. (more…)
Signage is now up at Westfield Wheaton Mall announcing that Wetzel’s Pretzels is “baking soon.”
Eater DC has unveiled its “Where to Find Outstanding Barbecue Around D.C.” list, featuring three Maryland restaurants– two of which are located in Montgomery County.
The town of Ocean City welcomes its newest waterfront dining experience: the ‘Seacret’ Hideaway. As a detached part of the Seacrets brand, Hideaway is nestled among a sea of palm trees, directly behind the Atlantic Beverage Center on the Assawoman Bay. (more…)
Back in October, we shared that Trader Joe’s would be opening at 225 N. Washington St. in Rockville Town Square, taking over the former Dawson’s Market space, which closed last summer after twelve years. Recently, Rockville Mayor Monique Ashton posted a photo of the grocery store nearly completed, and an employee from a nearby location indicated that a mid-June opening is possible.
Chateau is set to open its doors for a soft opening starting Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 1701 Rockville Pike in the Shops at Congressional Village shopping center from 7am until 10pm.
Franklins Brewery, Restaurant, General Store, Ice Cream Shop and Toy Store offers a unique blend of services in Hyattsville, MD– just a few miles across the county lines. At its core, Franklins is a brewpub with an in-house brewery that produces a range of craft beers– from IPAs to stouts–many available only on tap.
Honey Dip Delights, a family-owned food truck business, has become a beloved fixture at the Clarksburg Outlets and various events throughout Montgomery County. On Friday, despite a brewing thunderstorm, dozens braved the elements to savor the truck’s famous mini donuts during the Quince Orchard Knolls neighborhood “Food Truck Friday” event in Gaithersburg (photos below).
La Mesa Del Rincón opened earlier this year at 23329 Frederick Rd. in Clarksburg, taking over the space formerly occupied by Clarksburg Grill inside the historic Clarksburg Market, which operates out of the 200-year-old Dr. Wilson House. (more…)