A new Italian restaurant named Maurizio’s is set to open in Potomac in Spring 2026, bringing a deeply personal concept to the former Renato’s restaurant space at 10120 River Road in the Potomac Village Shopping Center.
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Flavor Hive, the viral halal fusion brand co-founded by local social media star Shihan Chowdhury and business partner Amgd Gende, is opening its first Maryland restaurant in Rockville. Chowdhury, known online as “Chilipeppercooks,” is a Montgomery County native and graduate of Seneca Valley High School in Germantown, making the expansion a hometown milestone for the fast-growing concept.
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Kako Claw will hold its grand opening on Friday, January 23 at Westfield Wheaton mall. It is located on the upper level, in the former Van’s space.
The Churrasco is now open at 303 N Washington St in Rockville. (more…)
Federal Realty and Bethesda Row have announced the addition of two nationally recognized lifestyle brands, with ALO and Johnnie-O both set to open this spring.
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Sephora opened its new store on Bethesda Row at 7271 Woodmont Ave. earlier this month.
Fifteen years ago this week, CAVA opened its very first restaurant in Bethesda (4832 Betheada Ave. at Bethesda Row). What started as a bold idea has since grown into several hundred locations nationwide, along with a brand that has reshaped fast casual dining through a focus on Mediterranean flavors, hospitality, and community.
Federal Realty has announced that The Kellogg Collection is scheduled to open a new location at The Shops at Wildwood in Bethesda. (more…)
Carmen’s Italian Ice is bringing back its annual “Pay the Price of the Weather” promotion on Thursday, January 22, and Friday, January 23, at its Rockville and Kensington locations. (more…)
Viva Mexico Bar & Grill is moving closer to opening in Gaithersburg, replacing a former Pizza Hut location along Woodfield Road.
Maryland is well represented on the 2026 Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants list, with 12 restaurants either located in the state or operating a Maryland location. The selections span multiple counties and cuisines, highlighting the depth and diversity of Maryland’s dining scene.