Fans of Mediterranean cuisine can finally mark their calendars, AYSE Meze Lounge will officially open its doors in Rockville’s King Farm neighborhood on Thursday, September 18th.
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Seasonal retailer Sheepskin Gifts & Alpaca Too, known for its annual holiday pop-up, has returned to Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. (more…)
Back in April we let you know that Buffalo Wild Wings signed on for an additional Buffalo Wild Wings GO location in Olney. BWW GO is a scaled-down version of the restaurant that focuses on the to-go and delivery format. The company has now received a permit valued at $185K to begin construction.
Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican restaurant and bar located at 640 Center Point Way in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands, has permanently closed. (more…)
Pinstripes at 11920 Grand Park Ave. in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose, officially referred to by the company as “Pinstripes Bethesda,” will continue operating as normal despite its parent company, Pinstripes Holdings, Inc., filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week.
The New York Times has released its 2025 list of the 50 Best Restaurants in America, highlighting a diverse mix of dining spots ranging from small barbecue joints to fine-dining tasting menus and historic establishments. Selected by 14 reporters and editors after visiting 33 states and dining at over 200 restaurants, the list celebrates culinary excellence, creativity, and hospitality, with more than half of this year’s picks being new. (more…)
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Bethesda Row will usher in the fall season with its annual Soiree on The Lane on Saturday, September 13, offering a day filled with live music, workshops, and community fun. The celebration will run from 11am to 4pm outside Johnny Was, located at 4867 Bethesda Avenue in Bethesda.
ISAAC’s Poultry Market, already recognized by the Restaurant Association of Maryland in 2023 for having the best sandwich in the state, and by Chowhound when its Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich the best chicken sandwich in Maryland, has now been crowned as having the “absolute best” sandwich in Maryland by Tasting Table.
Maryland isn’t just famous for crabs and Old Bay. The state has also given rise to some of the country’s most beloved restaurant brands…more than just the ones named in this article. From humble beginnings in local strip malls and boardwalks to sprawling franchises across the country, these ten Maryland-born eateries prove that great ideas (and great meals) can start right here at home:
Shilla Bakery has closed its Rockville store at 2098 Veirs Mill Rd in the Twinbrook Center, according to multiple confirmations from customers.
Inju Korean BBQ has closed its Wheaton Mall restaurant at 11160 Veirs Mill Rd, Lower Level LLH 15. The restaurant has been closed for several days, is listed as permanently closed on Google, and phone calls have gone unanswered.