Updated to include specific Montgomery County location.
Fuddruckers has announced it will be opening new locations in Silver Spring, MD and Washington, DC this fall. “The World’s Greatest Burgers” chain is known for its fresh 1/3, 1/2, or 2/3 lb patties and “Build Your Own” produce bar.
Construction is ongoing for Bouboulina, the upcoming full-service American grill influenced by Mediterranean cuisine at 915 Meeting St. at Pike & Rose. The restaurant, which is being opened by the founders of CAVA, has a hearing for its liquor license with Montgomery County’s Alcoholic Beverage Services (ABS) on Thursday, September 5th at 11:30am.
To over 16 million followers, Keith Lee is a very familiar face. Known for reviewing food from mom and pop or family-owned restaurants while sitting in his car and providing pinpoint ratings like 8.6/10 for French fries, or 7.1/10 for chocolate cake, the MMA fighter has become one of the most influential social media personalities in the country when it comes to food and restaurants. His reviews have changed the fortune of many restaurants—some that were barely surviving went to to long lines out the door for several weeks or months after his visit. Now, he’s coming to the DMV, according to his latest social media post on Sunday night (seen below).
Here’s a list of restaurants and businesses that have recently opened or are coming soon to Germantown, MD.
Updated this week with a “summer refresh,” The Eater DC ‘38 Essential Restaurants Around DC’ list offers a selection of defining culinary destinations that showcase DC and its suburbs. Four restaurants in Maryland are currently on the list (last updated on August 14th) with two of them in Montgomery County and two in Prince George’s County:
Hangry Joe’s has officially opened at 19730 Germantown Rd. Though the restaurant held a ribbon-cutting celebration on Wednesday, July 17, it didn’t officially open until Thursday, August 15th.
Raising Cane’s started its expansion into the D.C. metropolitan region when its first area restaurant in December 2022 in Sterling, VA (45545 Dulles Eastern Plaza). The first Maryland location opened in Towson in January 2023 and both stores featured lines out the door for months on several days of the week. Additional locations have opened across the state and now a College Park, MD location has been announced the corner of Route 1 and Knox Road.
Business Insider recently published a list of the best sandwich shops in every state according to Yelp, and Full On Craft Eats & Drinks was named the best in Maryland. Michelle Houser Harris, co-owner, chef, and manager at Full On Craft was a contestant on season 14 of the Fox reality show Hell’s Kitchen back in 2015. (more…)
Raku, a popular sushi spot located at , has reopened after an approximate 23 week closure for a remodeling project. The restaurant recently shared the following message on its website site prior to opening:
Signage is up for Kafean Koffee at Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda. The coffee shop will be located on the lower level of the mall, in the kiosk that was previously home to Moorenko’s. (more…)
Umi Hot Pot, Sushi & Seafood Buffet opened last Friday in Rockville and has been drawing huge crowds with waits often exceeding an hour for dinner service. The highly anticipated restaurant has taken the space that was recently home to Miller’s Ale House and previously home to Hooters and Shakey’s at 1471 Rockville Pike in Rockville. A first look is available below.