The City of Gaithersburg, in partnership with The Peterson Companies and rio, will host the 24th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade at rio, located at Rio Boulevard and Grand Corner Avenue. The parade will step off at 10am along Grand Corner Avenue, with free parking available in three garages along Washingtonian Boulevard on Saturday, March 14th.
Caruso’s Grocery has landed on Eater DC’s newly released list of the “Best Pasta Places Around DC,” and it stands alone as the only restaurant in Maryland to earn a spot. The first Caruso’s Grocery, which still operates, opened in May 2021 inside The Roost on Capitol Hill in DC.
Permanent signage is now up for Plaza Mexico at the North Pointe at Flower Hill development in Gaithersburg, with the restaurant now targeting a late spring or early summer opening.
Fine Wine (Finewine.com) at 20 Grand Corner Ave., Suite A in Gaithersburg has closed. (more…)
Viva Mexico Bar & Grill is now anticipating a May opening in Gaithersburg, replacing the former Pizza Hut location at 18509 Woodfield Rd..
Shoppers at Westfield Montgomery in Bethesda will notice large “Entire Store 30 to 60 percent off” and “Store Closing” signs posted outside Francesca’s, as the women’s boutique begins liquidating inventory ahead of its permanent closure.
Signage has begun coming down at the longtime McDonald’s in Derwood as the store prepares to close permanently on March 15th, though no replacement tenant has been announced for the site.
The Baked Bear at Pike & Rose is giving customers a sweet thank-you this Saturday with a free ice cream giveaway.
A wave of restaurant and cafe openings has been drawing serious attention across Montgomery County, with concepts ranging from regional names making their local debut to homegrown brands leveling up. Here’s a look at 12 of the newest spots creating a buzz on social media, listed alphabetically.
Bob’s Bethesda is moving closer to opening at 7776 Norfolk Ave., the former home of Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. The restaurant will be owned and operated by the original owner of Bob’s Shanghai 66 in Rockville but will not be affiliated with the current Bob’s Shanghai 66 location operating there today.
This past summer, the Washington Post asked, “What’s the best sandwich in DC?” and broke the results into eleven categories. In the popular Philly cheesesteak category, the winner came from Maryland, specifically right here in Montgomery County. Soko Butcher in Takoma Park topped the list. Now, Soko is expanding across the river.