5/25 Update: The Germantown Target has reopened after a temporary closure due to flooding in the store. We were told the store is now “somewhat” back to normal, but that everything is open.
Germantown Target Temporarily Closed
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Chadol Korean BBQ is Coming to Research Row in Rockville
Rockville is getting a new Korean BBQ restaurant, this time at Research Row (1403 Research Blvd) Suite A-8).
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5/26 Update: Taco Bamba will open the Congressional Plaza location on Friday, June 4th.
Back in January we let you know that the first Maryland location of Taco Bamba will open in Rockville’s Congressional Plaza. We have been told that it will open on Friday, June 4th.
Silver Spring Civic Building, Veterans Plaza Reopen for Events
Starting Monday, May 24, applications will once again be accepted for events inside the Silver Spring Civic Building and outside on Veterans Plaza. According to Operations Manager Eric Rasch, all prospective events must be consistent with remaining state and county COVID restrictions, including specific guidance on gatherings.
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Chef Tony’s at 4926 St Elmo Ave in Bethesda will have it’s last day of service this Sunday, May 23rd. This is not an unexpected decision, as the that area is scheduled to be redeveloped into apartment buildings. Neighboring restaurant VUK closed its doors on May 16th. The restaurant plans to reopen in a new location this September.
In a letter on their website, the owners write, “some time ago, we realized this date was nearing, and we needed to see what other opportunities were out there…and we have been looking and looking at neighboring spots, trying to find the best space that would be suitable to move our business in Bethesda…and we’re happy to say we’ve found it!”
Top Ten BEST Restaurants in MoCo According to Trip Advisor
Below is a list of the top ten best restaurants in Montgomery County, as determined by ratings on Trip Advisor. Trip Advisor is an online travel company that features user-generated content and reviews.
Phase Three of The MoCo Restaurant Relief Fund Now Open
The Moco Restaurant Relief Fund is accepting applications now until May 28 for the latest round of grants.
The Last Arby’s in MoCo Has Closed
Arby’s, located at 11710 Rockville Pike in North Bethesda, has closed.
Break out your old copies of Goosebumps and Encyclopedia Brown, Pizza Hut is bringing back it’s popular BOOK IT! program from the 80’s and 90’s.
“Track and reward your kids’ reading for June, July and August in our digital dashboard. When they meet their monthly reading goal, they’ll receive a free one-topping Personal Pan Pizza® from Pizza Hut!”
Popeyes in Downtown Silver Spring Update
We first reported back in October that Popeyes will be taking over the space that was left vacant by Bombay Gaylord in 2015 at 8401 George Ave. in Silver Spring. Bombay closed after a fire destroyed the restaurant and the owners have since opened Nirvana Indian Cuisine in Olney back in late 2018.
Earlier today the Montgomery County Council approved a new Board of Health regulation which no longer requires residents to wear masks outdoors, or indoors if they are fully vaccinated.
Updated May 18, 2021