Update: An opening date of 12/18 is now official.
Dave’s Hot Chicken is preparing to make its long-awaited debut on Rockville Pike, with the restaurant now expected to open in “about two weeks,” according to a representative from the chain’s White Oak location. The Rockville store is currently scheduled to open a couple days before Christmas (exact date not provided), marking the brand’s second location in Montgomery County.
The Five Guys restaurant at 3333 Olney Sandy Spring Road has officially closed its doors, ending years of service as a staple stop for local families, students, and commuters. The restaurant permanently closed at the end of business on Sunday, December 7, as we reported last week.
Several new dining options have opened or are on the way to Westfield Wheaton Mall (11160 Veirs Mill Rd): (more…)
The PJ Masks will be making a special appearance at Westfield Wheaton next week, offering families the chance to meet the popular children’s characters in person.
In August, we reported that Chipotle planned to bring a new standalone location to Gaithersburg. The project is officially moving ahead, as the City of Gaithersburg Planning Commission has approved the 2,385SF restaurant that will also have a drive-thru. The build will require demolishing an old bank building on the property, a structure that has not operated as a bank for at least ten years.
Uchiko, the nationally acclaimed sister concept to Austin’s award-winning Uchi, is officially moving forward with its first Maryland location in Bethesda. According to county records, the restaurant has received its permit to begin a $4.6 million interior build-out at 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, the former Ruth’s Chris Steak House space. The 9,000 SF restaurant is now slated for a mid-2026 debut, marking one of the region’s most anticipated culinary arrivals.
Two Maryland restaurants, including one right here in Montgomery County, have earned national recognition on Restaurant Business’ prestigious 2025 “Top 100 Independents” list, which highlights the country’s highest-grossing independent dining establishments.
7-Eleven is now open at 10003 Fields Road in Gaithersburg, taking over the space that was home to Taco Bar El Güero and the Shell convenience store.
Buffalo Wild Wings will officially say goodbye to Rockville this weekend. An employee at the restaurant confirmed to us that the location’s final day of operation will be Sunday, December 7, and noted that the restaurant is likely to close before its scheduled midnight closing time depending on when it runs out of food items to serve.
Lands’ End is closing its store at 1667 Rockville Pike in Congressional Plaza on January 24, with a store closing sale now underway, as first reported by Robert Dyer.
Maryland’s crab cake reputation continues to shine on the national stage, and Chowhound’s new list of the “Best Crab Cakes in the United States” is the latest confirmation. The roundup highlights standout spots across the country, and six Maryland restaurants earned a place among the elite, reaffirming the state’s status as the unofficial crab cake capital of America.