Back in February of 2019, Mezeh Mediterranean Grill closed its Wheaton Mall location and reported on its website that it will be relocating to the Aspen Hill shopping center.
The would-be Aspen Hill location has been removed from the Mezeh website, but we spoke with a representative from the shopping center who told us the two sides still hope to reach an agreement soon.
Francesca’s to Close Permanently at Bethesda Row
Earlier this month, Houston-based women’s boutique chain Francesca’s voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, with plans to sell the business, including its brick-and-mortar stores.
Al Sospiro Trattoria Announces Closure
It was announced today on their Facebook page that Al Sospiro Trattoria in Olney (18035 Georgia Avenue) has closed.
Capacity Exemption Granted, 26 MoCo Businesses Allowed More Than 150 People Inside at Once
Updated to include the names of the businesses that were granted the exemption.
South House Garden Still Coming to Olde Town Gaithersburg
Representatives from the South House Garden have told us they plan to open sometime late in the first quarter of 2021. The restaurant is located 317 E. Diamond Ave in Gaithersburg, the former home of Firehouse Cue and The End Zone (among others).
Dave’s Golden Oldies to Close On January 3
Dave’s Golden Oldies, an old school record shop that offers vinyl LPs, cassettes, and CDs out of Second Story Books in Rockville, will close on January 3rd.
Current Kentlands Starbucks to Close Permanently Tonight, New Location to Open on Thursday 12/31
The new drive-thru Starbucks in the Kentlands was approved by the city of Gaithersburg back in 2018, but it took a little time for construction to get started.
Baskin Robbins in Olney has Closed Permanently
Yesterday many readers sent in tips informing us that Baskin Robbins has closed permanently in Olney.
On October 7th of 2019 we broke the sad news of Woodside Deli closing its Silver Spring location after seven decades of serving the community.
The building has remained vacant since that time without much news, but was recently put up for sale.
Taste MoCo’s Best Pizza in MoCo: Sweet Sixteen
We are now down to the Sweet Sixteen of the Best Pizza in MoCo tournament! These tournaments are a fun way to shine a little light on local restaurants. We urge you to support your favorites and consider refraining from badmouthing any restaurant.
Best Pizza in MoCo: Round of 32
We are now in the second round of the Best Pizza in MoCo tournament! These tournaments are a fun way to shine a little light on local restaurants. We urge you to support your favorites and consider refraining from badmouthing any restaurant.