Aldi has removed self-checkout lanes at several Montgomery County locations, including stores in Germantown and Montgomery Village. (more…)
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Washington DC’s celebrated Indian restaurant Rasika has been named one of the most essential and influential restaurants in America by Eater. The publication released its “All-Time Eater 38” list this week, honoring what it calls “the most essential and influential restaurants in America of the past 20 years.” Rasika, which opened in 2005 in Penn Quarter, was praised for redefining Indian dining in the United States through its balance of tradition, innovation, and accessibility.
Momiji Sushi Izakaya & Japanese Eatery, is set to open in Silver Spring, taking over the space that was the longtime home of Cubano’s. The restaurant has a hearing for its liquor license with Montgomery County’s ABS on Thursday, November 6th.
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Darband Kabob is now open at 765 Rockville Pike, Suite E, in Rockville’s Ritchie Center. The new Persian restaurant takes over a space that has previously been home to Taste of Kabab, CM Chicken, and Jumbo Jumbo Cafe. Our very own “Mr. MoCo” Alex Tsironis recently stopped by to support and shared that he believes these are “the best Persian kabobs in Montgomery County.” Preview video available below.
Quench Craft Beer & Wine, located at 13423 New Hampshire Avenue in Colesville, has announced that it will permanently close later this month after 15 years in business.
Warby Parker is now open at Westfield Montgomery in Bethesda, located in the Nordstrom wing of the mall. (more…)
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Uncle Marcos’ Express is now open at 239 Muddy Branch Rd in the Festival at Muddy Branch shopping center in Gaithersburg. The restaurant is located in the space previously occupied by Boca Botanas, which closed in February 2024. (more…)
After years of anticipation, the Olney Ale House will officially reopen its doors on Tuesday, October 28th. The beloved restaurant, located at 2000 Olney Sandy Spring Road (at the corner of Route 108 and Doctor Bird Road), has been closed since a 2019 kitchen fire forced it to shut down.
Celebrity chef and cookbook author Pati Jinich is bringing her signature flavors to Bethesda for a special one-time-only burrito pop-up hosted by Marriott Bonvoy. The event runs November 3–7, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Marriott Headquarters MI Café located in the lobby at 7750 Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda.
After nearly two decades as one of Rockville’s favorite spots for craft beer, wine, and community, Gilly’s Craft Beer & Fine Wine, located at 2009 Chapman Avenue, has announced it will close permanently after service on Sunday, October 19th.
QToys is coming soon to Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda.