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.
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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.
Carmen’s Italian Ice is celebrating a major milestone this year, marking 25 years of serving a beloved taste of summer that has become a tradition for families across Montgomery County.
Today, February 23, marks the final day of operations at the current location of Full On Craft Eats & Drink at 4007 Norbeck Road in Rockville. The locally popular sandwich shop is preparing to relocate to 5566 Norbeck Road in the Rock Creek Village Center, the former home of The Creek Lodge Bar & Grill, which closed in November. (more…)
Coming soon signage is up for Wushiland Boba at 12266E Rockville Pike in Federal Plaza. The shop will take over the space recently occupied by Tiger Sugar, which opened in 2021 and was known for its brown sugar bubble tea featuring a signature “tiger stripe” design. (more…)
Gap Factory is preparing to open a location at 1667 Rockville Pike in Congressional Plaza (h/t @Pike.and.Rozay), taking over the former site of Lands’ End, which permanently closed in January. (more…)
That Smoothie Place, located at 9815 Main St. Ste 106 in Damascus, has launched a new menu item tapping into one of the fastest-growing drink trends right now… dirty sodas. Our very own “Mr. MoCo” Alex Tsironis stopped by to support and shared the experience in the video below.
After more than a decade, the Bluemercury location at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg has closed its doors permanently. The store originally opened in September 2015. The space has been listed as available in leasing documents for several months. (more…)