Prato is taking another step toward its projected late fall 2026 opening at 7278 Woodmont Ave. in Bethesda. The Italian restaurant is scheduled for a liquor license hearing with Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services on Thursday, August 20.

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Over the last couple of months, Montgomery County has seen a wave of notable restaurant openings, but a handful have stood out by generating especially strong reactions from readers. Whether it was thousands of social media interactions or overwhelming interest on our website, these five quickly became some of the most talked-about openings in the area.

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Maman, the French-inspired café and bakery, is planning to open in the former Buca di Beppo space at 112 Kentlands Blvd. in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands Market Square. The space had previously been slated for Tatte Bakery & Cafe before those plans changed earlier this year. (more…)


Halloween is still nearly three months away, but spooky season has officially begun in Maryland. Spirit Halloween is returning across the state for the 2026 season with at least 21 locations, including several stores that have already opened their doors (all listed below).

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