A small Maryland restaurant has found itself at the center of a viral food frenzy. The Original Rocky’s Pizza Cascade & Creative Kitchen, located in Cascade, MD (Washington County), sold out of cheesesteaks multiple times this past week after a Facebook post praising their “true Philly-style” sandwich took off in the popular local group The Frederick Fatty.
A new Haitian restaurant and bar, Chez Aviole, is preparing to open at 7912 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, in the space previously occupied by Port-au-Prince Haitian Cuisine, which closed earlier this spring. (more…)
Montgomery County-based apparel company Collars & Co., famously known for its appearance on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” will officially open during this weekend’s FALLFest at Congressional Plaza.
Since its closing in 2013, the absence of Roy’s Place has left a hole in the hearts of many current and former Montgomery County residents. According to the now-defunct Roy’s Place website, the restaurant first opened in Rockville in 1955, offering more than 200 sandwiches. After a couple of moves within Rockville, it relocated to 2 E. Diamond Ave. in Olde Towne Gaithersburg in 1971, where it became a local institution. (more…)
Falafel Inc is continuing its growth in Montgomery County with a new location planned for 8525 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, according to a report by Source of the Spring. (more…)
Chicken Basket, located at 30 N. Summit Ave. in Olde Towne Gaithersburg, will celebrate its 47th anniversary on Thursday, October 9, 2025. (more…)
Last week we reported that Charley Prime in Gaithersburg’s Rio would be rebranding. The restaurant has now released additional information about the new concept. (more…)
Palacio De Perú has officially opened its first Montgomery County restaurant at 19222 Montgomery Village Avenue, in the Montgomery Village Center. The new eatery takes over the former Moe’s Southwest Grill space, which closed at the end of August 2024.
One of Maryland’s most iconic hometown restaurants is celebrating a major milestone. Ledo Pizza, the originator of what’s now known as Maryland Style Pizza, turns 70 years old today.
Montgomery County’s dining scene has been buzzing this fall, with several new openings drawing big crowds and plenty of excitement. From food halls to family-run cafés, and from late-night kebab spots to Michelin-recognized soup dumplings, the past few months have brought a wave of fresh flavors and local stories to the table. These six recent openings, each with its own unique backstory and menu, are among the most talked-about additions to the county’s ever-evolving food landscape.
Shibuya Eatery has earned a place on Eater DC’s October 2025 “Best New Restaurants Around D.C.” list, standing out as the only Maryland restaurant to be recognized. The Japanese concept from chef Darren Lee Norris debuted its Chevy Chase location at 4461 Willard Avenue last month, bringing a fresh fast-casual model to Montgomery County.