Bethesda Row will usher in the fall season with its annual Soiree on The Lane on Saturday, September 13, offering a day filled with live music, workshops, and community fun. The celebration will run from 11am to 4pm outside Johnny Was, located at 4867 Bethesda Avenue in Bethesda.
ISAAC’s Poultry Market, already recognized by the Restaurant Association of Maryland in 2023 for having the best sandwich in the state, and by Chowhound when its Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich the best chicken sandwich in Maryland, has now been crowned as having the “absolute best” sandwich in Maryland by Tasting Table.
Maryland isn’t just famous for crabs and Old Bay. The state has also given rise to some of the country’s most beloved restaurant brands…more than just the ones named in this article. From humble beginnings in local strip malls and boardwalks to sprawling franchises across the country, these ten Maryland-born eateries prove that great ideas (and great meals) can start right here at home:
Shilla Bakery has closed its Rockville store at 2098 Veirs Mill Rd in the Twinbrook Center, according to multiple confirmations from customers.
Inju Korean BBQ has closed its Wheaton Mall restaurant at 11160 Veirs Mill Rd, Lower Level LLH 15. The restaurant has been closed for several days, is listed as permanently closed on Google, and phone calls have gone unanswered.
Below is a list of restaurants and businesses that will be coming soon to Gaithersburg, MD. (more…)
Irene’s Pupusas has opened its newest restaurant in the space most recently occupied by Kat’s Kitchen and formerly home to Dominic’s Italian Grille at 12854 New Hampshire Ave. in Colesville’s Meadowood shopping center. The newest location opened earlier this summer.
Each month, Eater DC releases its list of the best new restaurants to open in the DC Metro area and September’s edition features one Maryland restaurant, located right here in Montgomery County. Dok Khao recently opened at 8551 Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase Lake (Chevy Chase, MD).
Burnt Hill Farm, located in Clarksburg, MD in upper Montgomery County, has been recognized by Food & Wine as one of America’s Most Beautiful Vineyards. Featured in the magazine’s “12 Stunning U.S. Vineyards to Visit This Harvest Season” list, Burnt Hill stands alongside celebrated estates across the country, earning praise for its scenic beauty, culinary offerings, and immersive experiences.
Maryland Restaurant Week 2025 returns for its fifth year from Friday, September 12 through Sunday, September 21, bringing together participating restaurants from across the state.
Below is a list of retail and restaurant updates at Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda: