North Bethesda’s PIKEtoberfest will take place on Sunday, October 5, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Pike & Rose (11580 Grand Park Avenue). The free community event will feature live music, entertainment, and a variety of activities for all ages. (more…)
Shopping
Claire’s has announced plans to close more than 200 stores nationwide after recently filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. (more…)
After 16 years of operation, Bete Ethiopian Cuisine & Cafe, a beloved staple of downtown Silver Spring, has permanently closed its doors. The restaurant, located at 811 Roeder Road, has been cleared of its interior fixtures and furniture, according to Source of the Spring.
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Maman Joon, a restaurant specializing in Persian cuisine, is coming to Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. It will occupy the space formerly home to Brio’s Chicken and Tara Thai. (more…)
Summer Restaurant Week, presented by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), returned August 18th and was originally scheduled until August 24th. It has now been extended until the end of the month, August 31st, with plenty of Montgomery County restaurants participating.
An enduring chapter in Wheaton’s dining history has come to a close. Cristina Ristorante Italiano, the beloved neighborhood Italian restaurant that has been a staple for over two decades, closed its doors permanently on Monday after making the decision to not renew the expiring lease.
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Frankie’s on the Park , the premier destination for tween and teen fashion, is thrilled to announce its upcoming pop-up at Bethesda Row from October 3 through October 13, 2025.
Smoothie King has announced the launch of its first-ever food menu, called “Power Eats.” The menu is now be available at over 1,200 locations across the U.S., including local locations in Bethesda, Germantown, Rockville, and Olney. (more…)
Sunday night was filled with laughter, gasps, and outright amazement as Maximum Magic Shop (currently located in Potomac) put on an unforgettable show at Give a Hoot Comedy Club in Gaithersburg. The event featured a lineup of local magicians from across the DMV area, leaving the audience thoroughly entertained and, for a couple attendees, literally hypnotized (video below).
Below is a list of businesses that have recently opened or are coming soon to Gaithersburg’s Kentlands: (more…)