Phase Three of The MoCo Restaurant Relief Fund Now Open
The Moco Restaurant Relief Fund is accepting applications now until May 28 for the latest round of grants.
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The Last Arby’s in MoCo Has Closed
Arby’s, located at 11710 Rockville Pike in North Bethesda, has closed.
Break out your old copies of Goosebumps and Encyclopedia Brown, Pizza Hut is bringing back it’s popular BOOK IT! program from the 80’s and 90’s.
“Track and reward your kids’ reading for June, July and August in our digital dashboard. When they meet their monthly reading goal, they’ll receive a free one-topping Personal Pan Pizza® from Pizza Hut!”
Popeyes in Downtown Silver Spring Update
We first reported back in October that Popeyes will be taking over the space that was left vacant by Bombay Gaylord in 2015 at 8401 George Ave. in Silver Spring. Bombay closed after a fire destroyed the restaurant and the owners have since opened Nirvana Indian Cuisine in Olney back in late 2018.
Earlier today the Montgomery County Council approved a new Board of Health regulation which no longer requires residents to wear masks outdoors, or indoors if they are fully vaccinated.
Updated May 18, 2021
Beyond MoCo: Chef José Andrés Offering $50 Gift Cards to His DC Restaurants to Those Who Get COVID-19 Vaccine
From now until 70% of the U.S. population is vaccinated, Chef José Andrés is offering a $50 gift card to vaccinated customers at any of his Think Food Group restaurants in the DC. Participating restaurants include China Chilcano, Jaleo, Oyamel, and Zaytinya. Complete rules and restrictions listed below.
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Governor Larry Hogan will be signing several bills into law tomorrow that were approved by the Maryland General Assembly, including a two year extension on the sale of alcohol via delivery and carryout by licensed restaurants.
The Montgomery County ABS, which regulates the sale of liquor in Montgomery County, passed a temporary resolution back on March 24, 2020 that allows holders of on-premise licenses to sell for carry out and delivery. This was one ways restaurants were able to stay afloat during the pandemic while dining rooms were shut down. A new bill, SB205, will replace the temporary resolution in July.
Opening Date for Day & Night Cereal Bar in Clarksburg
We were told today that Day & Night Cereal Bar at the Clarksburg Premium Outlets will be holding a soft opening on Saturday, May 29th followed by their official grand opening on Monday, May 31st.
Matchbox in Silver Spring Adds Milk & Honey Breakfast Pop-up
Matchbox at 919 Ellsworth Dr. in Silver Spring is now open for breakfast daily and has added a Milk & Honey pop-up to their menu.
Chick-fil-A’s Decision to Limit Sauce Packets to Customers is Part of Industry Wide Supply Chain Issues
Due to issues with their supply chain, Chick-fil-A announced Wednesday that they will be limiting the amount of sauce packets per customer.
Free Dozen Doughnuts For High School And College Seniors This Thursday at Krispy Kreme
This Thursday, May 13th, all high school and college seniors can receive a free dozen doughnuts at Krispy Kreme locations nationwide, including the one at 14919 Shady Grove Rd. in Rockville.