In November, we reported that California Fish Grill, a chain with approximately 50 restaurants in California and Arizona, had signed on for its first Maryland location at 12238 Rockville Pike in Rockville’s Towne Plaza.
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Permanent signage is now up for Maryland’s first Hey Tea at 891-F Rockville Pike in Wintergreen Plaza. The store will be located between Wingstop and Paisano’s Pizza, in the space formerly occupied by Sweetfrog. (more…)
In this article we take a look at five restaurants that have created the most buzz on our website and associated social media accounts since opening within the last couple of months. Today we’re going to highlight the five (in no particular order) that have generated the most buzz in the last few months in terms of views, likes, and shares:
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The award‑winning Uchi was opened by Chef Tyson Cole in 2003 in a refurbished old home in South Austin. Uchi is now located in 5 cities with plans to expand into more markets in the future, including an upcoming Uchiko location right here in Bethesda, MD.
In January we let you know that Dollar Tree signed a lease to open in the Cloverly Towne Center. The store is now open, h/t to Amy Haftel who initially shared the news and photo.
Hyatt Commercial has announced that popular Canadian restaurant brand Tim Hortons, a leading international coffeehouse and quick-service restaurant chain, is seeking to expand into Maryland, with ten new locations planned for Howard and Carroll Counties.
Earlier this month we reported that Goodwill has leased the space at 58 Market St. in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood. We have received additional information regarding the space, which will be a Goodwill Donation Express.
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Below are a few establishments that are new or coming soon to Burtonsville:
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Phowheels is now open at 15707 Old Columbia Pike in the Burtonsville Crossing shopping center (currently in a soft opening phase until Friday, April 18th). It’s the DMV and Maryland’s first drive-thru Vietnamese restaurant, though indoor seating is also available. Our very own Mr. MoCo stopped by to give you a first look at the restaurant (video below).
A Waterfront Italian Gem in Ocean City, MD, TOAST can be found on the second floor of the Emerson Tower (221 Wicomico Street, Unit 202, Ocean City, MD 21842). The casual eatery serves up New York-style pizza and a variety of Italian dishes. With its waterfront location and a tiki bar, Toast offers scenic views of the Isle of Wight Bay, but also has a 24 inch “SUPERSLICE” that comes with a little bit of fun.
Westfield Montgomery is hosting its second Good Festival on April 26-27, 2025, from 11 am to 2 pm at 7101 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD, featuring eco-friendly events, shopping, and sustainability initiatives.