Last year, we shared that Sense of Thai announced plans to expand into Maryland with a new restaurant at Westbard Square in Bethesda. After construction began in July, permanent signage is now up at 5314 Zenith Overlook (more…)
Shopping
Gold Bunny Donuts is set to open in November at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, taking over the space recently occupied by Donutchew, near the food court and next to Macy’s. (more…)
Spirit Halloween is now open at 1683 Rockville Pike in Congressional Plaza, in the space formerly occupied by Buy Buy Baby. (more…)
Sir Walter Raleigh Inn is fondly remembered as an affordable steakhouse known for its extensive salad bar, making it a popular spot for homecoming dinners and birthday celebrations. The Montgomery Village location, now a CVS, closed in 2005, but the chain once had multiple locations across the DC Metro area, including Baltimore, Bethesda, Wheaton, and Alexandria. (more…)
Sixty Vines, the restaurant known for its wine-on-tap program and vineyard-inspired cuisine, is opening its first Maryland location at 212 Ellington Blvd in Gaithersburg, the former site of Pour Hous, is set to officially open on Monday, October 13.
A local favorite for generations, Jimmie Cone will close out its 63rd season on Saturday, October 25th, marking the end of another year of sweet memories and classic soft serve in Montgomery County. The seasonal ice cream shop, known for its iconic swirl cones and long summer lines, will keep its pumpkin flavor on the menu through the final day of the season.
Jimmie Cone, with locations in Damascus and Mount Airy, has been a cherished local tradition since opening in 1961. Each year, the shop opens in early spring and operates through the fall, offering a nostalgic blend of soft serve, sundaes, shakes, and flurries that have become part of life for many Montgomery County and Frederick County families.
Two of the region’s hottest food brands are teaming up for a creative new crossover. Steezeburger, named the number one burger in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, and Virginia) by The Washington Post, is collaborating with PhoWheelz, the popular Vietnamese fusion spot that opened its Burtonsville restaurant earlier this year, to create a Steezeburger taco available for a limited time from October 24 through November 30.
Genki Wagyu Shabu House has announced that its highly anticipated Rockville location is “opening soon,” sharing the update in a new social media post that has caught the attention of local diners. The post read, “Get ready, Rockville !!!—Genki Wagyu Shabu House is opening soon!”
A Go Fund Me has been started to support Our Neighborhood Deli, located at 240 Main Street in Gaithersburg, as it faces the possibility of closing just one year after opening. (more…)
Coming soon signage has gone up for La Baguette Antojitos at 275 N Washington St, Suite B in Rockville, the former home of Lavande Patisserie, a beloved Asian-inspired French pastry shop that closed over the summer after ten years in business. (h/t @pike.and.rozay) (more…)
After more than a decade of planning, growing, and distilling, DC residents Megan Draheim and David Harris will open Song Dog Farm Distillery on Sunday, October 12, in the heart of the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve. Located on a 29-acre property at 18100 Bucklodge Road in Boyds, the farm distillery will feature on-site production of bourbon, rye, gin, vodka, liqueurs, and ready-to-pour cocktails. The venue will also include a tasting room, cocktail bar, and host year-round events celebrating local agriculture and craft spirits.