After a few months of no movement, Dave’s Hot Chicken is officially on its way to Rockville, with “Coming Soon” signage now up at its second Montgomery County location. The California-based chain, which made its county debut in White Oak in November 2024, will soon open at 11564 Rockville Pike in the Metro Pike Shopping Center. An exact date is not yet available.
On the Takoma Park/Takoma DC border, an upcoming restaurant will be carrying the flavors and spirit of the Appalachian Mountains to the community. Phia, founded by local restaurateur and SOKO founder Brad Feickert, will be more than a place to eat, it’s a tribute to family, heritage, and tradition.
North Bethesda’s signature fall celebration, PIKEtoberfest, returns to Pike & Rose on Sunday, October 5, from 12 pm to 4 pm. The free, family-friendly festival invites the community to spend the afternoon enjoying live entertainment, local food and drinks, games, and activities for all ages.
Bethesda Row will welcome the return of Frankie’s on the Park, a popular tween and teen fashion brand, for a pop-up shop running October 4 through October 13, 2025.
Fantasticks has closed its location at 915 Ellsworth Drive in Downtown Silver Spring, after opening in the summer of 2024, according to a report by Source of the Spring. (more…)
Health Pub Nutrient Bowls and Smoothies has closed its location at the Clarksburg Premium Outlets, just months after opening this past spring. (more…)
Taco Bar El Güero has officially announced that its longtime location inside the Shell station at 10003 B Fields Rd in Gaithersburg has closed as the restaurant prepares to relocate to a new home in Downtown Crown. (more…)
Charley Prime Foods at 9811 Washington Blvd in Gaithersburg’s Rio is set to rebrand as Charley: A Chesapeake Chophouse & Bar, with the change taking effect on October 13, 2025.
Below is a list of retail and restaurant updates at Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda:
Shouk, the plant-based kosher street food restaurant known for its award-winning Shouk Burger, has closed both of its remaining locations permanently (Rockville and DC).
As the federal government shutdown begins, local restaurants are rolling out special offers to help ease the burden on impacted employees. Several dining groups across Montgomery County are showing support by offering discounts and meal deals to federal workers who present valid government ID. (more…)