Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethsda will launch a new Chess Lounge in Center Court on Saturday, July 19, in partnership with regional nonprofits, offering free instruction, tournaments, and community events every weekend through September to coincide with International Chess Day.
HomMali Thai Dining is set to open at 614 Quince Orchard Road in Gaithersburg, next to Quincy’s in the Quince Orchard Plaza shopping center. The restaurant is expected to open in late August or early September. (more…)
Carmen’s Italian Ice, located at 1115 Nelson Street in Rockville, will celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 20, by staying open for 24 hours straight. (more…)
Eater DC has released an updated list of ‘Where to Find The Best Sushi Around DC ’ that includes two restaurants in Maryland– both located right here in Montgomery County. The list was updated on July 14th.
In a recent development on Rockville Pike, Royal Durbar has signed on to take over the space that was most recently home to Damso Korean BBQ at 1319 Rockville Pike in the Woodmont Station shopping center. The space was occupied by Saffron Indian Cuisine before that.
A 32-year-old Rockville man is being held without bond after allegedly recording a teenage girl in a department store changing room, leading to further charges including child pornography, sexual abuse of a minor, and animal cruelty following a search of his phone. (more…)
Back in March 2023 we let you know that the 100-year old building that is home to the Olney Ale House was sold to Two Sibs LLC, led by Selim Kantar, for $1.45 million. More than two years later, restaurant management tells us that the hope is to open by the end of the summer.
On Sunday, July 20, from 12–4 PM, Dolcezza Gelato will celebrate its 21st anniversary by giving away free small scoops of its signature Chocotorta flavor at all locations, including its Bethesda Row shop 7111 Bethesda Lane , as a thank-you to the community.
Tony’s Pizza, located at 3 Atlantic Ave in Ocean City, MD, has a rich history rooted in the journey of its founder, Antonio “Tony” Bruno Russo. It recently reopened after it closed while the building was redeveloped into a new establishment called “Flamingo Coast,” and Tony’s Pizza is now a stall on the outside of this new building.
Many consider the Sunshine Burger from the Sunshine General Store in Brookeville, MD (often referred to as Sunshine, between Olney and Damascus) the best burger in Maryland. The burger boasts a ½ pound of ground beef topped with lettuce, tomato, onions, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise. However, part of the burger’s charm lies in the unique atmosphere of the General Store itself. A MoCoShow commenter once wrote “Best burger in Maryland, just don’t look at the walls.”
Last month we let you know that Harris Teeter, located at 11845 Old Georgetown Rd. in North Bethesda, is set to close permanently. The store has recently been offering significant discounts (50%) to its customers, and now much of the selection of items is gone (photos below).