Throughout history, there have been battles that seem to have no victor. For me, the ongoing struggle to be the “Most Fun Parent” (MFP) is a Herculean task. Recently, with my wife out of town for a few days, I saw this as my best opportunity to earn that MFP trophy. I decided to take my two daughters, Ellie and Natalie, on a culinary adventure to various fun restaurants across Montgomery County.
OpenTable is a popular online platform that connects diners with restaurants for reservation-making. The platform’s “Diners’ Choice Awards” are based on the booking, dining, and reviewing activities of fellow diners. OpenTable compiles its list of restaurants in the “Maryland-DC Suburbs” category using reviews exclusively from verified diners, categorized into five distinct categories:
Comstock Holding Companies has announced that KPUB, an Irish-Korean fusion restaurant and bar, has signed a lease for 6,600 square feet at BLVD Ansel, located at 33 Monroe Street in Rockville, MD.
The Arby’s restaurant located at 225 Gorman Ave in Laurel has permanently closed its doors. A notice on the door directs customers to the Jessup location at 7410 Assateague Drive.
Bread Corner, located at 591 Hungerford Dr. in Rockville, has recently undergone renovations and expanded its offerings to include Teamania branding and HiTea bubble tea. This weekend, the bakery is celebrating a “Grand Opening,” which is more of a grand reopening with promotions.
Crime in the Downtown Silver Spring Business District has decreased by 7.6% over the past year, with significant drops in carjackings (68%), robbery (24%), and homicide (25%) from 2023 to 2024.
If you find yourself in Poolesville, MD, and notice a line snaking out the door at K2 Cafe, don’t be surprised. This thriving establishment, opened by husband-and-wife team Ashar Abbasi and Nichole Hodges-Abbasi, has quickly become a local favorite, attracting hungry patrons with its unique blend of American cuisine infused with Himalayan flair. A brief video of the experience is available below.
Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar has set up a countdown on Instagram indicating that it will open at 7401 Woodmont Ave. (2 Bethesda Metro Center) on Monday, March 24th.
Hill Country, located at 410 7th Street NW DC, has shared that it will be closing permanently on Friday, March 28th after nearly 15 years of service in DC.
Peruvian Charcoal Chicken & Grill is now open at 261 Kentlands Blvd in Gaithersburg, occupying the former TaKorean space, which closed in July 2024. (more…)
Last month, Joann Fabrics & Crafts announced it would be closing all 800 of its stores, including those at 2A Bureau Dr in Gaithersburg and 11160 Veirs Mill Rd Unit 180 in Wheaton. (more…)