Kareem’s Lebanese Kitchen at RIO Lakefront is taking another key step toward opening, with the restaurant scheduled to appear before the Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services Board for a liquor license hearing on Thursday, May 21. (more…)
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Feng Hotpot is now open in Rockville, taking over the former Hot Pot City space at 199 E. Montgomery Avenue. The restaurant opened in March and specializes in traditional Chinese hotpot with a variety of broths and fresh ingredients. (more…)
JS Asian Street Food has temporarily closed, according to signage posted on the restaurant’s front door that reads, “Temporarily closed, we will open again soon.” (more…)
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Amigos Mexican Grill announced Thursday that it has reached an agreement with the City of Laurel and will reopen Friday, May 15, following a temporary closure tied to multiple violent incidents during a Cinco de Mayo celebration earlier this month.
Yi Pin at 16051 Frederick Rd in Rockville (Derwood) has temporarily closed. According to signage posted at the restaurant, the location is currently closed for a “facility upgrade.” (more…)
The Container Store locations are beginning the transition to a new combined “The Container Store + Bed Bath & Beyond” format, with stores currently running large sales ahead of the rollout of new merchandise. (more…)
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Class 520 at 5 Dawson Ave in Rockville has rebranded as Treat Street. (more…)
Gap Factory at 1667 Rockville Pike in Congressional Plaza will open on Wednesday, May 20. The store is located in the former site of Lands’ End, which permanently closed in January.
Two Maryland restaurants, both in Montgomery County, are getting attention in Eater DC’s newly updated list of “Where to Find the Best Sushi Around DC,” released on May 14, 2026.
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A representative from franchise owner Lemek tells us that Panera Bread wants to remain in Olney, but the future of the restaurant is ultimately up to the landlord. According to the representative, there is currently no official closing date for the Panera Bread at 18141 Town Center Drive, and the restaurant is currently operating on a month-to-month basis. (more…)
Steeze Burger, which was ranked the number one burger in the DMV by The Washington Post, is set to open its first brick-and-mortar location on Sunday, May 24, at the Shops at Potomac Valley shopping center in Gaithersburg. (more…)