The inaugural Butter Chicken Festival will take place in the DMV from October 13-20, featuring top local restaurants showcasing their unique versions of the popular dish. From “Butter Chicken tacos to burritos and spaghetti,” participating chefs will present creative twists on the classic recipe, with a portion of sales supporting World Central Kitchen (WCK), Chef José Andrés’ non-profit focused on providing meals during crises. (more…)
Big Greek Cafe is officially opening its ninth location at 8874 McGaw Rd in Columbia, MD. The restaurant will be open daily from 11am until 9pm. This is the local restaurant chain’s first Howard County location and fourth location outside of Montgomery County after opening a restaurant in Urbana in 2022, in Laurel in spring 2023, and in Cockeysville in the summer of 2023.
The team behind popular local spots like Melina, Julii, Cava Mezze, and the soon-to-open Bouboulina has confirmed to us that they will be taking over the former Renato’s restaurant space at 10120 River Rd in the Potomac Village Shopping Center. Renato’s will close at the end of this month.
The Washington Post “analyzed 7.5 million Yelp reviews and developed a formula” to identify the best regional style pizza in each state. As with just about every list imaginable, there will be plenty who disagree with the Post’s rankings, but they’ve listed the following six restaurants as having the best New York style pizza in Maryland:
Since its closing in 2013, the absence of Roy’s Place has left a hole in the hearts of many current and former Montgomery County, Maryland residents. According to the now-defunct Roy’s Place website, the restaurant began serving their 200+ sandwiches in Rockville in 1955. After a couple moves within Rockville, they settled in at 2 E Diamond Ave in Olde Towne Gaithersburg in 1971. (more…)
‘Khana a Claypot Grille’ had announced that it will be closing permanently on September 27th after approximately ten years at 15616 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville.
Café Sophie (7940 Airpark Road, Gaithersburg) is a European-style café with a Scandinavian influence, located at the Montgomery County Airpark. Owners Sandy and Tom named the café after their beloved dog Sophie, who occasionally greets customers. (more…)
The Washington Post’s Tom Sietsema has been the newspaper’s food critic for nearly 25 years. In his latest review, he heaps praise upon Lime & Cilantro, which opened at 1909 […]
Pitango has closed its Bethesda location at 4901 Fairborn Ave. after nearly 4.5 years of operating in the space. The gelato and coffee spot took over the location that was home to Tapa Bar and Blackfinn in the past, opening in May of 2020.
Dickerson Market, located off Route 28 in Dickerson, MD, just 20 minutes from Germantown, is a beloved spot known for what many consider to be the best fried chicken in Maryland. With a loyal following, customers travel from DC, Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania for its famous chicken. (more…)