Falafel Inc is now open at 11802 Rockville Pike, Suite G, in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose– taking over the space previously occupied by Kung Fu Tea and Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt.
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Beloved DC restaurant, Sticky Rice DC, has announced it will close its doors permanently after 17 years. The restaurant attributes the closing to the “pandemic, decreased foot traffic, rising food labor costs, labor costs, and the impact of Initiative 82.”
Tuan Vo is the proud owner of Phowheels, a unique Vietnamese culinary venture. Raised in Montgomery County, he attended White Oak Middle School and Springbrook High School, and currently resides in Burtonsville. Phowheels has announced that the DMV’s first drive-thru Vietnamese restaurant will open at Burtonsville Crossing on Friday, April 18th (it will also feature the option to dine-in).
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Häagen-Dazs is now open at 211 Market St W in Gaithersburg. The ice cream shop is located in the space previously occupied by Bel Pre Family Dental in Kentlands, though permanent signage is not up yet as of Tuesday evening.
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The Eater DC “38 Essential Restaurants Around DC” list offers a selection of defining culinary destinations that showcase DC and its suburbs. Five restaurants in Maryland are currently on the spring 2025 edition of the list (last updated on April 8th) with four of them in Montgomery County:
SOKO Butcher, a neighborhood butchery that opened at 7306 Carroll Ave in Takoma Park in 2022, has been named a finalist in the “Hottest Sandwich Shop of the Year” category in the 2025 Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington‘s RAMMY awards. (more…)
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Jimmy’s Famous Seafood, a popular Maryland restaurant known for its crabcakes that were named the best in the country by Food & Wine and best in the state by us here at The MoCoShow, has collaborated with OLD BAY to release OLD BAY queso.
Tato’s, a unique potato-centric dining experience, is preparing to open its doors at the Commas Food Hall in Ellsworth Place (8661 Colesville Rd., Downtown Silver Spring). This creative spot transforms a humble tuber into culinary art and provides guests with an interactive experience where they can design their own unique spud creation. It’s expected to open when Commas Food Hall opens later this spring.
The Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce is launching its first-ever Restaurant Week from April 22–27, 2025, offering a 10% discount at participating restaurants for customers who mention “Restaurant Week” or show an official post. (more…)
The Lady Vintner will hold its soft opening on Saturday, April 19. The wine bar is located on the lower level of the BLVD Forty Four high-rise apartment tower at 42 Maryland Ave in Rockville. It is be taking over the space previously occupied by Pour Vino N Hops.