Terra Gaucha officially opened its doors in Rockville on Sunday, December 28, bringing an authentic Brazilian steakhouse experience to Montgomery County. This past week, “Mr. MoCo” Alex Tsironis attended the restaurant’s grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting, where guests were treated to complimentary food and drinks.
A longtime Urbana favorite is preparing for a major transition. After ten years serving tropical flavors and laid-back island vibes to the community, the family behind Surf House (8925 Fingerboard Rd.) has announced they are retiring from the restaurant industry and have sold the business.
Red Maple Asian Bistro has permanently closed at the Rock Creek Shopping Center, with the space now operating under a new concept, Narin Noodle Pho and Grill.
Silver Branch Brewing Company has been named “The Best Brewery In Your State, Hands Down” by Mashed. (more…)
Imagine walking into a Chick-fil-A and seeing burgers, pizza, and bone-in wings on the menu. Now imagine that this place exists in only one location in the entire United States, right near the University of Maryland.
Updated with additional information from Bitez.
Bitez, a restaurant specializing in halal cuisine, has closed the location it opened in July at 13525 Clopper Road in Germantown’s Seneca Plaza, near Mamma Lena and Rio Grande. The restaurant has shared that it plans to move to a new nearby location in the future, but an address or date is not yet available.
Austin Grill, the longtime Tex-Mex brand that once had a strong presence across the DMV, will celebrate its return with a grand opening on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in Sterling, Virginia, according to the restaurant’s Facebook page and website.
In 2023, The Washington Post ranked Steeze Burger as the number 1 burger in the DMV (DC Metro Area). Founded by Laytonsville resident Hunter Karametos, Steeze Burger launched as a pop-up in 2022 after Karametos spent nearly a year sampling more than 150 burgers as part of his research. Soon, Steeze Burger will open its first brick and mortar restaurant.
Fresh Baguette is opening a new bakery cafe next to its production facility at 19548 Amaranth Drive, off Middlebrook Road, in Germantown
Some restaurants are worth scrolling past.
Others are worth sitting in traffic for. Ekiben falls firmly into the second category.
French bakery Patisserie Manuel, located at 8810 Brookville Road in Silver Spring, has permanently closed, according to a message shared by owner and chef Claudia Olea. (more…)