Back in January we let you know that bartaco  signed on to open its first Maryland location at 11886 Grand Park Ave. in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose. After little more than half a year later, there is some movement as construction prepares to begin and a hearing for the restaurant’s liquor license is scheduled for later in the month.

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The sun is setting on one of the Washington DC area’s most unique and beloved dining destinations. The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm has announced it will permanently close its doors on August 31, 2025, bringing an end to a remarkable chapter in local farm-to-table cuisine.

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Dolan Uyghur Cuisine, a highly anticipated addition to the Montgomery County dining scene since we shared the news a few weeks back, is now officially open. The restaurant, which specializes in authentic Uyghur dishes from Central Asia, is located at 20-A Maryland Ave in Rockville, within The Square at Rockville, in the space formerly occupied by Kung Fu Kitchen and Peter Chang Rockville.

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Corner Bites is now open at 316 N Washington St. in Rockville, in the former location of 168 Seasons Restaurant and Xi’An Gourmet. 168 Seasons took over the location in July 2024 and Xi’An Gourmet/Hot Pot was in the space for approximately five years before that.

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Dundalk, Maryland’s own Deli-ish (@delibaltimore), a modern New York-style delicatessen, has taken top honors at the 2025 Montgomery County Fair Foodie Awards. In their very first year as a vendor, Deli-ish wowed judges and fairgoers alike, securing the coveted “Best Overall” award for their exceptional Reuben sandwich.

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While Washington DC boasts a vibrant culinary scene, neighboring Maryland is proving to be a serious contender, especially for those in search of the perfect oyster happy hour. In a nod to the region’s top-tier seafood offerings, Eater DC has included four Maryland establishments (all right here in Montgomery County) on its list of “DC’s Best Oyster Happy Hours.”

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