Updated to reflect Mattress Warehouse will take over the space rather than Mattress Firm.
Another piece of the puzzle has fallen into place for the former Buca Di Beppo space in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands. Just days after it was confirmed that Tatte Bakery & Café would be opening in half of the building, we’ve learned that Mattress Warehouse will occupy the other half.
Geno’s Steaks, the Philadelphia restaurant known for its cheesesteaks, plans to open its first Maryland location at Power Plant Live! in downtown Baltimore in early 2026, according to WMAR-2 News. The new spot will mark the brand’s first expansion into the state. (more…)
Meow Claw, known for its colorful mix of desserts, drinks, and claw machine games, is expanding with a second location at 1701 Rockville Pike, Suite B9 in The Shops at Congressional Village. The new Meow Claw Café is set to open in November and will feature bubble waffles, snow ice, smoothies, milk tea, and milkshakes, along with a photo booth and karaoke area. (more…)
Sunday Morning Bakehouse, the beloved Pike & Rose bakery and café founded by Montgomery County native Caroline Yi, has been named one of the “Best Bakeries Around DC” by Eater DC. The recognition highlights the bakery’s standout pastries, coffee program, and community-driven atmosphere, which have made it one of the region’s favorite morning stops since opening in 2019.
Red Robin will honor veterans and active-duty military members this Veterans Day, Nov. 11, with a complimentary Red’s Big Tavern Burger and bottomless side at participating locations for dine-in guests with valid military ID.
Philadelphia-based fast-casual restaurant chain honeygrow is expanding in Montgomery County, with plans to open a new location at 10721 Columbia Pike in the Shoppes of Burnt Mills shopping center in Silver Spring.
For more than 20 years, BJ Pumpernickel’s served as one of Olney’s most recognizable restaurants, known for its New York–style deli classics, breakfast served all day, and one of the best pickle bars in the country. (more…)
BabyCat Brewery, the beloved Kensington-based brewery known for its community atmosphere and award-winning craft beers, has soft opened its brand-new taproom at 4850 Rugby Avenue in Bethesda. The new location marks an exciting expansion for founders Sam Mussomeli and Terry Redmond, both Montgomery County residents who have built BabyCat into one of the area’s most popular local breweries. A first-look video of the packed soft opening can be seen below.
Toys “R” Us has opened a holiday shop at The Mall in Columbia, located at 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, Space 1780, marking the only Toys “R” Us Holiday Shop in the Baltimore-Washington area. (more…)
Solaire Social, the downtown Silver Spring food hall located at 8200 Dixon Ave, will close its doors on Friday, October 24, as first reported by Source of the Spring.
California Tortilla will close its Gaithersburg location at 12211 Darnestown Road on November 2, a store representative confirmed today. The fast-casual Mexican restaurant, located in the Quince Orchard Marketplace shopping center, across from Quince Orchard High School, has been a local favorite for years but will soon serve its final burritos, bowls, and tacos.