Burnt Hill Farm, located in Clarksburg, MD in upper Montgomery County, has been recognized by Food & Wine as one of America’s Most Beautiful Vineyards. Featured in the magazine’s “12 Stunning U.S. Vineyards to Visit This Harvest Season” list, Burnt Hill stands alongside celebrated estates across the country, earning praise for its scenic beauty, culinary offerings, and immersive experiences.
Maryland Restaurant Week 2025 returns for its fifth year from Friday, September 12 through Sunday, September 21, bringing together participating restaurants from across the state.
Below is a list of retail and restaurant updates at Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda:
In October, we reported that Zaxbys was entering the Maryland market with three locations along the Eastern Shore. Then, this past spring, Zaxbys announced that it’s planning to open four additional restaurants across Baltimore and Howard counties. Now, Biz Journals reports that the Prince George’s County Planning Board approved the county’s first Zaxby’s location.
Blue Sunday Bar & Grill has officially launched its Laurel, Maryland location at 3443 Fort Meade Road. The restaurant is running a soft opening promotion from September 4 to September 18, offering 15% off to all patrons, an invitation to families and friends to experience its diverse menu featuring seafood, sushi, steak, and more.
The property that houses Pines of Rome, a Bethesda dining landmark with more than five decades of history, has been listed for sale with an asking price of $3.75 million. Located at 4918 Cordell Avenue, the freestanding building offers 4,012 square feet of space on a 5,250-square-foot lot. A representative from The Restaurant Broker, which is handling the listing, tells us the sale is due to Chef/Owner Marco Troiano’s plan to retire.
The annual Washington Parent Picks awards, hosted by Washington Parent magazine, highlight top businesses, services, and attractions across the DC metro area based on votes from local families. 53-year-old Bethesda institution Pines of Rome tops the pizza category in 2025.
Marco’s Pizza has signed a new three-unit franchise agreement to open locations in Germantown, MD, led by cousins Sri Masabathula and Sasi Vaddi under SS Brothers Pizza, LLC.
Elena James at 8551 Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase has announced a partnership with Chef Sergii Mainyi to introduce his new Japanese and sushi concept, Ro Sushi and Co, opening in mid-October 2025.
The development formerly known as Rockville Town Square announced a rebrand to The Square earlier this year. In the last year and a half, the development has seen additional changes that have led to an overall feeling of optimism as new tenants enter. Below, we’ll let you know of some of the newer establishments (since 2024) and what’s coming soon.
In a sweet victory for local families, Montgomery County’s Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream has been named the winner of the 2025 “Washington Parent Picks” award in the Ice Cream category.