Jeff Bezos Donates 100 Million to Bethesda-Based Chef José Andrés
Right after Jeff Bezos returned from his self-founded trip to outer space, he announced that he will be awarding the “Courage and Civility Award” to Bethesda-based Chef José Andrés. Andrés Was one of the two lucky recipients.
Flor De Luna announced today that it will be closing its doors after five years in Rockville/North Bethesda.
The Peruvian/Tex-Mex restaurant will be closing on Friday, July 23rd. It is located at 11417 Woodglen Drive, in the same
Chaia Tacos, which has two locations in Washington, DC, has announced they will be opening a pop-up shop at 7237 Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda, the former site of Häagen-Dazs.
A few of the taco varieties they serve include braised mushroom, kale & potato, roasted eggplant, and chipotle sweet potato hash. The menu does not feature Impossible/Beyond style meat substitutes. According to Bethesda Beat, the food will be prepared at their Chinatown location and then brought to the Bethesda restaurant. Chaia hope to open by the fall.
BurgerFi, an American fast casual restaurant chain focused on hormone-free and antibiotic-free angus hamburgers, french fries, hot dogs, custard, and more, is coming to Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg.
The restaurant will be opening at 5 Grand Corner Ave, across from Dick’s Sporting Goods and next to Lanzhou Hand Pull Noodles.
Planta, an Upscale Plant-Based Restaurant, is Now Aiming for a Fall Opening
Back in January we told you that Planta, an upscale plant-based restaurant featuring a menu by Chef David Lee, will be coming to 4910Elm St at Bethesda Row, in the location formerly occupied by Cafe Deluxe (Cafe Deluxe closed permanently back in March of last year).
Clarksburg Tavern Remains Open its Social Media Account and Google Stating Otherwise
A message was posted on the Clarksburg Tavern Facebook page on Wednesday afternoon stating that the restaurant would be closing on July 23rd.
IHOP Offering 58-Cent Short Stacks of Pancakes Today, July 13
To celebrate their 63rd birthday, IHOP is offering 58-cent pancakes today from 7am-7pm. The price is a nod to the year the company opened its first restaurant, 1958.
Mr. Wish is Opening First Maryland Location in Rockville
Mr. Wish, a fresh fruit beverage and bubble tea shop, is coming to Congressional Plaza in Rockville– taking over the location that was formerly home to Honeyfish Poke in Congressional Plaza.
MoMo Mochi Coming to The Spot in Rockville
MoMo Mochi, which specializes in mochi donuts known as Mochinuts, is coming to The Spot at 255 N. Washington St in Rockville.
Panera Giving Free Bagels to Vaccinated Customers This Weekend
From July 2-4, Panera Bread will be giving anyone who has received the COVID-19 vaccine a free bagel. One per costumer and you have to visit the store to receive the bagel, no online ordering apps/delivery.
Montgomery County ABS (Formerly DLC) Releases Beer for 70th Anniversary
The Montgomery County Department of Alcohol Beverage Services is celebrating its 70th anniversary today, July 1, 2021, and has announced the release of a special IPA to mark the occasion.