Streetwear and sportwear retailer DTLR is now open at Ellsworth Place in Downtown Silver Spring. (more…)
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Capsule Galaxy opens this Saturday, November 23, at Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda. The store is located on the mall’s lower level, next to the Lego Store.
Carter’s in now open at Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda. (more…)
Canadian-based Barrio Burrito Bar is coming to 2255 Bel Pre Rd Space 20 in Silver Spring, take over the space previously occupied by TMobile in the Plaza De Marcado shopping center.
Arby’s closed its last Montgomery County location at 11710 Rockville Pike in North Bethesda back in May of 2021. McDonald’s will be its replacement and a permit valued at $1.15 million was issued earlier this fall. Construction has now begun.
Gaithersburg will soon welcome Upcycled, a unique, family-run business opening at 18959 Bonanza Way on January 1, 2025. This “hybrid concept” combines a vintage and pre-loved fashion store with a cozy coffee shop offering a variety of lattes, both iced and hot. (more…)
Back in September we let you know that L&L Hawaiian Barbecue will open its first Maryland location right here in Montgomery County at 785 Rockville Pike, Suite G, in the Ritchie Center (Rockville). The restaurant will take over the space formerly occupied by Superbowl Noodle House, which permanently closed in March. Now we know the restaurant plans to open in January 2025 or sooner, according to the restaurant.
Charlie Palmer Steak DC has announced that it will close its DC location at 101 Constitution Ave. permanently on Friday, November 29th.
Pike & Rose is hosting a “Santa Crawl” on Saturday, December 14th from 2pm until 10pm. “Tis the Season! Kick off the holidays at North Bethesda’s Santa Crawl at Pike & Rose with games, music and specials for all to enjoy.”
The Washington Post’s Tom Sietsema has been the newspaper’s food critic for nearly 25 years. In a recent dining guide he highlighted “5 great affordable restaurants in the D.C. area”, which included Montgomery County’s El Chante Comedor y Fritanga Nica (photos below).
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Chi-Chi’s, once a popular Mexican restaurant chain, faced a steep decline after a deadly hepatitis A outbreak in 2003, which sickened hundreds and led to multiple lawsuits. Combined with financial struggles and increased competition, the chain ultimately filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations in the U.S. shortly after. (more…)