Signage for Fish Taco, the popular local restaurant known for its Baja-inspired cuisine, went up earlier this year at The Shops of Potomac Valley in Gaithersburg (12121 Darnestown Rd). A representative for the family-owned business shared that interior construction is set to begin soon, with an anticipated opening sometime in spring 2026.
Demolition work is underway inside Lakeforest Mall as crews continue preparing the long-shuttered property for full teardown. Recent photos from inside the building show active interior demolition as the site moves closer to its next phase of redevelopment (photos available below). (more…)
One of Ocean City’s most beloved sandwich spots, and a social media sensation this summer, has officially wrapped up its season. Seaside Deli, known for its stacked subs, quick wit online, and beach-town charm, announced this past week that it has closed for the season and will reopen in March 2026.
California Fish Grill is set to officially open its first Maryland location this Monday, November 10th, right here in Montgomery County. The fast-casual seafood spot will open at 12238 Rockville Pike, in the shopping strip across from where TGI Friday’s once stood (video preview available below).
QToys, the popular collectible toy brand from China, has officially opened its first Maryland location at Westfield Montgomery in Bethesda. The new shop is located on the mall’s upper level, right next to Läderach Chocolatier.
The Windy City’s most famous pizza is making its way to the nation’s capital. Chicago-based Giordano’s, known for its legendary stuffed deep-dish pizza, is officially set to open in downtown Washington, D.C., in spring 2026.
Coming soon signage is now up for Guapo’s Taqueria and Charcoal Chicken at the former California Tortilla location at 12211 Darnestown Road in Gaithersburg. The new restaurant will replace the long-running fast-casual Mexican spot, which closed permanently last week.
Flavor Hive’s viral chef and co-founder, Shihan Chowdhury, says he’s looking to expand back home with a potential Maryland location. At a packed one-day fundraiser for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Germantown on November 3, Chowdhury told The MoCoShow that he’s actively exploring a Montgomery County location for a future brick-and-mortar Flavor Hive restaurant.
Andrea’s Bakery Antojitos Lokos which opened at7601 Airpark Rd Suite B in Gaithersburg in October 2024, he rebranded as Andrea’s Taqueria. (more…)
The holidays are set to sparkle once again in Rockville as The Square hosts its annual Rockville Tree Lighting on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will take place at 36 Maryland Avenue (formerly Rockville Town Square), bringing the community together for an evening filled with music, performances, and holiday cheer.
Medium Rare at 3500 Connecticut Avenue, NW in Cleveland Park will offer a free lunch of steak frites and a soft drink to anyone showing a SNAP or EBT card on Monday, November 10, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (more…)