What started as a burgeoning food truck serving up innovative halal fusion cuisine has blossomed into a full-fledged culinary phenomenon. The Flavor Hive, co-founded by social media sensation Shihan Chowdhury (known as “Chilipeppercooks“) and Amgd Gende, has captured the hearts and palates of diners across the DMV area, leading to the highly anticipated announcement of their first permanent brick-and-mortar restaurants earlier this year. Notably, Chowdhury is a local success story, having graduated from Seneca Valley High School in Germantown.

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Eater DC has released an updated list of ‘Where to Find The Best Sushi Around DC ’ that includes two restaurants in Maryland– both located right here in Montgomery County. The list was updated on July 14th.

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A 32-year-old Rockville man is being held without bond after allegedly recording a teenage girl in a department store changing room, leading to further charges including child pornography, sexual abuse of a minor, and animal cruelty following a search of his phone. (more…)


Back in March 2023 we let you know that the 100-year old building that is home to the Olney Ale House was sold to Two Sibs LLC, led by Selim Kantar, for $1.45 million. More than two years later, restaurant management tells us that the hope is to open by the end of the summer.

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On Sunday, July 20, from 12–4 PM, Dolcezza Gelato will celebrate its 21st anniversary by giving away free small scoops of its signature Chocotorta flavor at all locations, including its Bethesda Row shop 7111 Bethesda Lane , as a thank-you to the community.

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