Potomac Pizza, which operates three Montgomery County locations in Chevy Chase, Potomac and Rockville, has announced that it will permanently close its College Park restaurant on Friday, December 18, 2026, after nine years of serving the community. (more…)
Filippo Leo, a longtime fixture in Wheaton’s deli community who spent more than three decades serving customers and building relationships with generations of local families, passed away on Thursday, November 5, at the age of 73.
OTC Bar & Grille, a family-owned restaurant that has served Olde Towne Gaithersburg for decades, will permanently close its longtime location this Sunday, November 15, with plans to open in a new location in Bethesda in 2027. The restaurant operates at 226 E. Diamond Avenue in a historic property with roots dating back to 1893, making the site more than 130 years old. (more…)
Construction is moving forward on a new standalone Chipotle restaurant at the Walnut Hill Shopping Center in Gaithersburg, with a building permit valued at $600,000 associated with the project.
Warby Parker is preparing to open a new store at the Shoppes of Burnt Mills shopping center at 10729 Columbia Pike in Silver Spring. The eyewear retailer has signed on to take over the space formerly occupied by AT&T, located between Starbucks and a nail salon.
Montgomery County has seen a wave of notable restaurant openings in recent months, but a handful have generated especially strong reactions from readers. From thousands of social media interactions to heavy interest on our website, these five became some of the area’s most talked-about new restaurants. Below, in alphabetical order, are five of Montgomery County’s hottest recent openings, based on reader interest. Note: This is a drink-heavy list.
Maryland food influencer Nomtastic Kim has shared a list of her ten favorite places for noodles across the state, featuring restaurants in Montgomery County, Baltimore, Annapolis, and surrounding areas.
A new Verizon authorized retailer has opened at 815 Ellsworth Drive in Downtown Silver Spring, taking over a space previously occupied by Be Miyghty Fitness and Roll by Goodyear. The property was also longtime home to Z Pizza, next to the former Fuddruckers location.
A Baltimore bakery with two locations has been named the second-best bakery in the world and the highest-ranked bakery in the United States, according to Beli’s 2026 Top 12 Bakeries ranking.
Two Montgomery County breweries were among three Maryland breweries recognized at the 2026 Great American Beer Festival competition, one of the nation’s largest and most competitive beer competitions.
Just days after quietly opening its first Maryland location in Rockville, Xi’an Famous Foods is already experiencing overwhelming demand, with lines stretching out the door and wait times longer than expected. The popular New York City-based restaurant chain has taken to social media to thank customers for their enthusiasm while encouraging those planning to visit to consider waiting a week or two. A video of the experience can be seen below.