Did you know the bar that invented the Buffalo wing has a location in Maryland? Anchor Bar, the originator of the iconic dish, opened its Frederick location at 5605 Spectrum Drive in 2019. It opened a second area location at 1610 Village Market Blvd. in Leesburg, Virginia in 2023. Today, Anchor Bar boasts over 50 franchises across the United States. (more…)
Construction is progressing at the upcoming Kensington Crossing shopping center, located at 10619 Connecticut Avenue (at Plyers Mill Road). A couple of years ago, a decision was made to rename the center to “Crossroads in Kensington,” and all five tenants have now signed on.
Last summer, the Washington Business Journal shared that Jônt, located at 1904 14th St NW Washington, DC 20009, is the new “most expensive” restaurant in the Greater D.C. area. One of our team members attended a birthday dinner at Jônt so we will show you the step by step experience and answer the question, “is it worth it?”
Back in June 2023, we let you know that Marathon Deli signed on to open a new location at the upcoming Crossroads at Kensington shopping center on the corner of Connecticut Avenue and Plyers Mill Rd. The restaurant has received its permit to begin interior construction and could be ready to open later this year.
Ocean City, MD, offers a delightful array of treats. From the ice cream at Dumser’s Dairyland and Kohr Brothers to the mouthwatering donuts at Fractured Prune, not to mention the confections at Candy Kitchen and classic boardwalk funnel cakes, there’s something to satisfy every sweet tooth. Our team has sampled many local favorites over the years, and while all are delicious, we’ve found one that stands out as our top pick– or at least our favorite.
Piccoli Piatti has just installed permanent signage at its upcoming restaurant at Westbard Square (5400 Westbard Ave. Bethesda, MD). An opening date is not yet available, but the restaurant appears to be close to opening.
Eggspectation, a restaurant known for its elevated American cuisine and all-day breakfast menu, opens this Tuesday, June 17, at 15763 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville. We got a sneak peek inside the new location, featuring highlights like Grand Marnier French Toast Flambé, Cajun Pasta, Cold Brew, and an Orange Creamsicle Cocktail. (more…)
On Saturday, we participated in Lone Oak Brewery’s 5th birthday celebration, featuring food trucks Grubbing Hard BBQ and Jimmy’s Famous Seafood. Jimmy’s has previously been named the best Crabcake in the country by Food & Wine and ranked #1 in Maryland by us here at The MoCoShow. We asked 30 customers who ordered a crabcake or crabcake sandwich to rate it from 1 to 10.
A recently uncovered 1994 video captures NBC 4’s teen reporter Amy Epstein, a student at Watkins Mill High School in Montgomery Village, interviewing various teens in Gaithersburg’s Lakeforest Mall.
Silver Diner has just opened its new 1,581 square-foot pergola for outdoor dining at Silver Diner RIO (9811 Washingtonian Blvd in Gaithersburg). The structure now features a louvered roof and walls equipped with a retracting window and roof system.
Pura Vida Miami, which has emerged as a prominent wellness-driven café chain, is planning to open its first Maryland location. According to The Burn, Pura Vida will be opening its first DC-area location in Fairfax, VA, with its first Maryland location coning to Potomac’s Cabin John Village shopping center.