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Wheaton Mall to Host Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Published August 29, 2023 at 3:07PM

Westfield Wheaton Mall at 11160 Veirs Mill Rd will host a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Saturday, September 30 from 1-5pm. The event will feature live music, folklore dancing, face painting, balloon figures, clown shows, and a bilingual theatrical showcase. Full details below:

“Westfield Wheaton is excited to announce its upcoming Third Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. A continued example of the mall’s unwavering commitment to cultural and educational enrichment, the free and open to the public event welcoming the Montgomery County community and more will take place from 1pm to 5pm on Saturday, September 30 in the Macy’s Lower Court. The region’s premier family shopping destination serving one of the most diverse populations in the nation will host a stellar lineup of entertainment throughout the day. Festivities promise to transport mall patrons across borders while encouraging creativity through dance, music, and meaningful connections.

Spirit Halloween Returning to Rio in New Location

By Patrick Herron

Published August 28, 2023 at 2:23PM

Spirit Halloween is coming to the former Pier 1 location (30 Grand Corner Ave) in Gaithersburg’s Rio. Currently, the upcoming Gaithersburg store is the only Montgomery County location listed on Spirit’s website. Last year, Spirit had additional locations in Burtonsville and Rockville. During the Halloween season, Spirit operates over 1,400 stores in North America. The Spirit Halloween website is open year-round, offering its in-store products online. The store usually open 30-60 days prior to Halloween.

In previous years, Spirit has opened at 101 Boardwalk Place in Rio. That location is scheduled to become a new “plan and order” concept from IKEA later this year. Click here to see a full list of what’s new and what’s coming soon at Rio.

Peruvian Chicken Restaurant Coming to Former Tara Thai Location in Montgomery Mall

By Patrick Herron

Published August 28, 2023 at 9:57AM | Updated November 8, 2023 at 5:52PM

Brio’s Chicken has announced it will open a location at Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda. The restaurant will be located in the space previously occupied by Tara Thai, which closed this past spring. Menu items at Brio’s will includes Peruvian charbroiled chicken, empanadas, paninis, steaks, and seafood. Brio’s plans to be open daily from 8am-9pm and will offer Sunday brunch (full menu below.) No opening timeframe has been announced.

Brio’s Chicken was scheduled to open a location in the Kentlands but after several years of delays and issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the restaurant never materialized. Brio’s Chicken previously had a location in Aspen Hill in the Aspen Manor shopping center, where Outback is located, but that location is under new ownership and is now known as Gio’s Chicken.

Two MoCo Restaurants Included in ‘Hottest New Brunches to Try Around DC’ List

By MCS Staff

Published August 27, 2023 at 10:41PM

While there are many wonderful restaurants in Montgomery County to enjoy brunch, Eater DC has included two Montgomery County restaurants in its list of ‘The Hottest New Brunches to Try Around DC’– Charley Prime in Gaithersburg and J. Hollinger’s in Silver Spring.

Charley Prime opened in Gaithersburg’s Rio Lakefront in May and has been generally well-received by the community. Last month it was listed by the Washington Post as one of food critic’s Tom Sietsema’s 6 favorite places to eat. Eater DC writes, “The stylish lakefront steakhouse in Gaithersburg added weekend brunch in July with plates of eggs, bacon, and hash browns; burgers, and roasted lamb French dip with fries. Go big with a lobster tail Benedict and decadent French toast on brioche with caramelized bananas. Brunch drinks include a (pomegranate) mimosa or espresso-tini, as well as coffee from Maryland roaster Ceremony. Go bottomless for $34.95, which includes any entree and bottomless mimosas or RAR lagers (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)”

MoCo Coffee Shop Featured in Eater DC’s ‘15 Must-Try Coffee Shops Around D.C.’ List

By MCS Staff

Published August 27, 2023 at 8:28PM

While there are many wonderful independent coffee shops located in Montgomery County, Eater DC has included one in its list of ‘15 Must-Try Coffee Shops Around DC,’ highlighting Takoma Park’s Takoma Bev Co (6917 Laurel Ave).

Per Eater DC, “The all-day coffee shop and bar from two Northside Socialalums brought pour-overs, rotating art exhibits, and mixed drinks to downtown Takoma Park in 2017. The popular cafe has since doubled its seat count by growing into the space next door. A custom espresso machine built for the restaurant is fed a strict diet of Counter Culture Coffee, and a front counter with a white quartz top features a display case stocked with pastries and other impulse buys. Open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (and 10 p.m. on weekends) with cocktails, beer, and wine, too. Place orders online here.”

Summer Restaurant Week Runs From 8/28-9/3

By MCS Staff

Published August 27, 2023 at 7:56PM | Updated August 28, 2023 at 12:42PM

Summer Metropolitan Restaurant Week runs from Monday, August 28 until Sunday, September 3, with various Montgomery County restaurants participating (listed below). The event is one of the area’s signature dining promotions that closes out summer and Labor Day Weekend.

“This year’s Summer Restaurant Week cycle is a special one,” said RAMW President & CEO Shawn Townsend. “Not only does the promotional week take place during the DC Jazz Festival, we have multiple restaurants participating from our region’s airports, allowing both locals and travelers to the area to take part in the special offerings.”

Ming’s Chinese Restaurant Now Open

By Patrick Herron

Published August 27, 2023 at 9:37AM

Ming’s, a new restaurant serving Chinese cuisine, is now open at 800 Pleasant Dr. Suite 120 in Rockville’s King Farm neighborhood. Ming’s is located in the space that was previously home to Imperial Chinese Gardens. Menu specialties include Hunan Style Bamboo Shoots, Kongbao Jumbo Shrimp, House Style Cumin Lamb, and Sauteed Beef Intestines. Full menu can be seen here. The restaurant is open 11am-9:30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11am-9am Sunday, and closed Tuesdays.

In other King Farm news, coming soon signage is up for Pet Wants at 302 King Farm Blvd Ste 130 in Rockville, next to Montgomery County’s last remaining Baja Fresh. Pet Wants offers pet food that contains no corn, wheat, soy, or animal byproducts. Pet Wants Rockville has been in business since 2021 operating as a delivery service and vendor at local farmers markets, and this will be its first brick-and-mortar location. The store is targeting a fall opening and plans to host regular pet adoption events with local rescues.

Filo Cafe in Rockville Listed for Sale

By Patrick Herron

Published August 26, 2023 at 1:48PM

Filo Cafe at 4836 Boiling Brook Pkwy in Rockville is currently listed for sale on BizBuySell for $250,000. The self-described “mom and pop restaurant” that offers Filipino cuisine opened in October 2022. According to the listing, “Filo Cafe owned by Romeo & Lydia Ermitano seeks new ownership. Exceptional opportunity. Look no further, our highly regarded Filipino restaurant is now available for sale. We have been the go-to-destination for authentic Filipino cuisine, captivating the hearts and palates of our loyal customers. Our restaurant has become synonymous with quality innovation, and an unrivaled dining experience. Now it’s time for a new chapter , and we invite you to be visionary behind its continued success.

Furthermore, our prime location in a bustling area ensures high visibility and easy accessibility for both locals and visitors alike. The potential for growth and expansion is immense. Don’t miss out on this remarkable opportunity to own a renowned Filipino restaurant that’s poised for continued success”

Teso Life Retail Store is Coming Soon to Rockville

By MCS Staff

Published August 25, 2023 at 5:08PM

Teso Life is coming to 1701 Rockville Pike in The Shops at Congressional Village shopping center. Teso Life is a retail store that collaborates with a variety of well-known Japanese suppliers and has a limited amount of products from China and Korea as well. The company was established in 2017 in Flushing, NY and is based in Queens.

“Teso Life retail store is a great place to shop for high quality daily used products with decent prices, or stick around and enjoy the town! Along with the amazing make-up products, small housewares, kitchen supplier, snacks and more, we look forward to serving the best products in town!” In addition to purchasing in-store, you can order through their website where customers can place both pick-up or delivery orders. An opening date it not yet available for the store.

PIKEtoberfest Returns to Pike & Rose This October

By MCS Staff

Published August 25, 2023 at 5:01PM

Spend the day with family and friends at North Bethesda’s premier fall festival– PIKEtoberfest. Get into the fall groove Oktoberfest-style with live music and entertainment throughout the day. Grab a pint of local and craft brews at Owen’s Ordinary beer garden and enjoy a bountiful harvest of eats and treats from the neighborhood’s retail and restaurant partners. Discover artisanal hand-crafted goods at the pop-up Makers Market, play against your friends in exciting games, and get creative with kid’s activities. The event is free to attend and dogs are welcome!

WHAT: PIKEtoberfest at North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose

Germantown Walmart’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for $7 Million Remodel Rescheduled; Update on Charley’s Cheesesteaks

By Patrick Herron

Published August 25, 2023 at 10:56AM

The ribbon cutting ceremony at Walmart (20910 Frederick Rd) in Germantown scheduled for Friday, August 25 has been rescheduled to Friday, September 1 at 7am. The event is being organized by the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) to mark the completion of recent renovations at the location. According to the GGCC, “Join us for Walmart Supercenter’s ribbon cutting and unveiling of its new store remodel at the Germantown location! The $7 million remodel includes a new floor plan, parking lot project, new merchandise, food online grocery delivery , and 60 new associate hires. Walmart’s Germantown location currently employees nearly 500 people and is celebrating 20 years of being part of the community.”

Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings will also opening inside the Germantown Walmart, possibly as soon as this weekend. Charleys is taking over the space formerly occupied by McDonald’s. A representative at the restaurant tells us that they are just waiting for final inspections to be completed. Featured image courtesy of Google Maps.