Below is a list of restaurants and businesses that will be coming soon to Gaithersburg, MD. (more…)
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Irene’s Pupusas has opened its newest restaurant in the space most recently occupied by Kat’s Kitchen and formerly home to Dominic’s Italian Grille at 12854 New Hampshire Ave. in Colesville’s Meadowood shopping center. The newest location opened earlier this summer.
Each month, Eater DC releases its list of the best new restaurants to open in the DC Metro area and September’s edition features one Maryland restaurant, located right here in Montgomery County. Dok Khao recently opened at 8551 Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase Lake (Chevy Chase, MD).
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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.
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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.
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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.