Insomnia Cookies at 8455 Fenton Street, Suite 5B in Silver Spring will hold its grand opening on Saturday, November 29, offering a free classic cookie to anyone who signs up for Insomnia Rewards during the event from 12 PM to 3 AM. The store will also offer free delivery with the code SILVERSPRING through December 15 (more…)
Mark Pappas, the beloved founder of Pappas Restaurants and a fixture of Maryland’s dining community for more than half a century, has passed away at the age of 93. The restaurant’s social media page announced that he died peacefully over the weekend, surrounded by loved ones.
Wetzel’s Pretzels has officially begun construction on its upcoming location at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. In May, we shared that the pretzel chain was on the way, with signage posted at the site indicating a fall opening. The timeline has shifted slightly, but progress is now underway after Wetzel’s Pretzels recently received its permit to begin building out the space.
Update: Toys “R” Us will open on Wednesday, November 26th. More info here.
A new Toys“R”Us flagship store is expected to open at Arundel Mills mall in Hanover by the end of the month, according to a mall employee who spoke with us on Sunday. While an exact opening date has not yet been announced, the store is described as opening “very soon,” placing Maryland among the first states to receive one of the brand’s new full-scale locations.
Maman Joon, the fast-casual Persian restaurant known for its home-style kabobs and family recipes, is preparing to open a new location at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda within the next week. Preview photos, courtesy of Maman Joon, available below.
Maman Joon, a restaurant specializing in Persian cuisine, has officially opened its doors today, Saturday, November 22, at 15780 Shady Grove Road in Gaithersburg (photos below, courtesy of Maman Joon).
Montgomery County officials and local leaders will gather on Monday, Nov. 24, for a ceremony marking the start of a new partnership between the County and WRS Inc. Real Estate Investments to relocate and upgrade the Lakeforest Transit Center.
Poolesville has long been described by locals as a “Hallmark town,” and stepping inside The Sweet Lemon during the holidays makes it easy to understand why. The small gift boutique, owned by former high school teacher Katie Horan, has become one of the community’s most beloved gathering places, especially during its annual full-store Christmas transformation.
Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the fast-casual Mexican-fusion restaurant chain known for its customizable burritos, tacos, and bowls, will open on Saturday, November 22, at the Market Hall at Clarksburg Premium Outlets (22705 Clarksburg Road). (more…)
Gold Bunny Donut will open on Friday, November 28 at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, taking over the former Donutchew space near the food court and next to Macy’s. (more…)
Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken is officially moving forward with its newest Montgomery County location. Last November, we shared that the fast-growing franchise planned to open at 13811 Outlet Drive in the Briggs Chaney Marketplace shopping center. The restaurant has now secured its permit to begin construction, bringing it one step closer to opening day.