Best Thanksgiving Pies in MoCo 2021
It’s not too early to start planning what’s for dessert this Thanksgiving. Many shops sell out in advance of the holiday so it’s a good move to place a pre-order whenever the option is available.
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Back in February we let you know that BB.Q Chicken would be coming to 2235 Bel Pre Rd in Silver Spring, replacing Fu Lin Restaurant.
After a bit of a delay with construction, the restaurant has an ABS hearing for a Class B, Beer, Wine, and Liquor License at 10:30am on November 4th.
You can now order Barstool Bites locally through DoorDash and UberEats. The new “restaurant” is a “ghost kitchen” being prepared out of Buca di Beppo at 112 Kentlands Blvd in Gaithersburg.
According to Barstool, “Barstool Sports is the country’s most influential sports-centric network, reaching millions of followers on a daily basis. Barstool Bites’ menu has been crafted from the tastebuds of Barstool Sports’ best content creators!”
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Back in April we let you know that Firepan KBBQ started construction at the old Pete’s New Haven Style Pizza location at 962 Wayne Avenue Suite L-B in Downtown Silver Spring.
Source of the Spring reported Monday that the restaurant is now scheduled to open in “early 2022”.
Federal Realty announced yesterday that Choice Hotels International, Inc. has signed a long-term lease to occupy 105,000 square feet in 915 Meeting Street, a new 276,000-square-foot trophy office building to be constructed at the award-winning mixed-use development of Pike & Rose in North Bethesda, Maryland.
“Pike & Rose has everything employers and employees are looking for in office space today – convenient location with excellent regional access and world-class amenities both inside and outside of the building,” said Wendy Seher, the company’s president of the east coast region. “We are excited to add a company of the caliber of Choice Hotels to the growing list of leading firms that have chosen a Federal Realty office environment to help them attract quality talent and enhance their brands.”
Go to Choice Hotels Headquarters to Occupy Nearly Half of Upcoming Building in Pike & Rose
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Below are the latest updates on five restaurants coming soon to Wheaton Mall.
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Updated on 10/22 to reflect locations of both spas
Privai, the luxury skin and body care line, announced the expansion of its brand earlier this week with the debut of Privai | Spa + Salon.Per the press release, they will open a Pike & Rose location followed by a Gaithersburg location here in MoCo.
Warrior Canine Connection Now at Lakeforest Mall
Warrior Canine Connection, a therapeutic service dog training program for veterans that is based out of Boyds, MD, has opened a new location on the lower level of Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg.
MINISO, a Japanese themed novelty store, has opened on the first floor of Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) next to Macy’s.
According to Westfield Montgomery, “MINISO is a Japan-based, designer brand that places value on their quality, simplistic design, and low price. The global brand operates in over 40 countries, and has over 1,800 stores across the globe. Following their fast-fashion style, the company also launches new products every week – keeping up with trends. Miniso uniquely combines fashion and simplistic lifestyle to give quality products at affordable price”.
Underground Pizza Company is coming to 8235 Georgia Ave in Silver Spring (formerly Olazzo) later this year. Owner Evan Weinstein, a concert promoter and founder of Steez Promo, started Underground Pizza Company (UPC) last year after concert venues in the area closed their doors due to the pandemic.
Underground Pizza started selling their Detroit-style pizzas at local “pop-up” events that were marketed through social media. Costumers would pre-order pizzas and then meet at a designated location at specific times to pick up their order.
Back in January we told you that Planta, an upscale plant-based restaurant featuring a menu by Chef David Lee, will be coming to 4910 Elm St at Bethesda Row, in the location formerly occupied by Cafe Deluxe (Cafe Deluxe closed permanently back in March of last year).
In July Planta let us now that they were aiming for a fall opening after originally hoping to open in the summer.