Wonder is continuing its expansion across Montgomery County, with plans now in motion for a third “modern” food hall location.
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A Bethesda restaurant is earning regional recognition, as Aventino Cucina has been named a semifinalist for the RAMMY Awards’ “Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Year.”
A Maryland Lottery player has won the first Multi-Match jackpot of 2026, with a $1.7 million ticket sold in St. Mary’s County for the March 19 drawing.
The Big Greek Cafe is continuing its expansion beyond Montgomery County, with a new location set to open in Carroll County. The popular local establishment will officially open its newest restaurant on Monday, March 23, at 6400 Ridge Road, Suite 3, in the Eldersburg/Sykesville area.
Many in Montgomery County are already well aware of the burgers coming out of Sunshine General Store in Brookeville. Now, that local favorite is getting statewide recognition. This past summer, Tasting Table named the Sunshine Burger the “Absolute Best Burger” in Maryland, putting a spotlight on the longtime staple along Georgia Avenue (video of the burger below).
The Crêpe Shoppe, which opened at 202 Ellington Blvd in Gaithersburg’s Downtown Crown in October 2025, has announced it has relocated to 230 Crown Park Ave, the former location of Cinnaholic, and will reopen on Wednesday, March 25. (more…)
Breads Unlimited and Pizza has announced it will open its new location at 10303 Kensington Pkwy in Kensington on Saturday, April 11. (more…)
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Coffee Republic has announced it will open its new location in Bethesda on Sunday, March 22 at 7am. The café will be located on the ground floor of the Bethesda Place apartment building at 7629 Old Georgetown Road, connected to the upcoming Lidl grocery store. (more…)
Cycle Gear has announced it will officially open its new Rockville location on Wednesday, March 25. The motorcycle gear retailer is taking over the former Party City space at 1500 Rockville Pike, bringing its second Maryland location to Montgomery County. The company’s first Maryland store is located in Glen Burnie.
A new Italian restaurant coming to Potomac is already generating buzz ahead of its opening, earning a spot on Eater DC’s list of “The Most Exciting D.C. Restaurant Openings to Look Forward to This Spring.”
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Montgomery County Department of Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a reported peeping incident at a North Bethesda clothing store. (more…)