A recent Instagram post by popular Maryland food creator @eatmorebmore has gone viral, earning nearly half a million views since it was shared earlier this month. The post highlights what the creator calls the “3 Best BBQ Spots in Maryland,” immediately sparking debate among BBQ fans statewide.
Lime & Cilantro, located at 1909 Seminary Road in Silver Spring, has announced that it will reopen this Tuesday after being for over a month due to unexpected legal matters. The update was shared in a new post on the restaurant’s Instagram page, where owners thanked the community for its patience and support throughout the closure. (more…)
Yelp Elites have released their “Top 100 Places to Eat in the DMV” for 2025, and Maryland is strongly represented, with dozens of restaurants across Montgomery, Prince George’s, and Frederick counties earning spots on the list.
DICK’S Sporting Goods at 2 Grand Corner in Gaithersburg’s Rio Lakefront is deep into its planned conversion to DICK’S House of Sport, a next-generation concept designed to offer a fully immersive shopping and athletic experience. We first reported on the project in March, when plans for a major renovation were announced. Completion is now just a couple months away.
Back in June, we reported that New Jersey-based Bubbakoo’s Burritos had signed on to open its first Montgomery County location at 16822 Georgia Avenue in Olney. Since then, the “coming soon” signage on the storefront has been removed, leading many to wonder if the project was still moving forward.
Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Maryland, with a new location planned for the Olney Village Center. The fast-growing restaurant, known for its Southern-style chicken salad, will open at 18209 Village Center Drive, next to Hallmark, in the space previously occupied by a karate studio.
Top Pot Hot Pot & K BBQ is bringing its popular all you can eat concept to Maryland, taking over the former Red Lobster space at 8533 Georgia Avenue in Downtown Silver Spring. The building was home to Red Lobster until May 2024, and will soon welcome a completely new dining experience built around interactive cooking, fresh ingredients, and an expansive menu.
Advance Auto Parts is continuing its expansion across Montgomery County, with a new store set to open in the White Oak Town Center at 12345 Columbia Pike, one storefront away from the future Amazon Fresh grocery store. The addition brings another major retailer to the development.
Silver and Sons, located at 5400 Westbard Ave. in Bethesda, has earned a spot as the only Maryland restaurant on Eater DC’s latest list of “The Hottest New Brunches to Try in DC.” The recognition comes just as the restaurant launches its new weekend brunch service, running Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 2pm.
MCPS report cards are now available in ParentVUE, and Montgomery County’s only Krispy Kreme, located at 14919 Shady Grove Road in Rockville’s Fallsgrove Village Center is celebrating student success by offering one free Original Glazed doughnut for each “A,” up to six doughnuts per student. The store has confirmed it is participating in Krispy Kreme’s nationwide report card promotion.
Pinstripes, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September and operates one Montgomery County location at 11920 Grand Park Avenue in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose, has now been acquired by Punch Bowl Social in partnership with Silverview Credit Partners and existing investors. (more…)