Char’d is officially opening its doors at Pike & Rose this week, marking the brand’s first brick-and-mortar location in Maryland. The burger restaurant will debut on Thursday, March 5, with doors opening at 5:30pm at 11881 Grand Park Ave. in North Bethesda.
Qdoba has signed on to open its fourth Montgomery County restaurant, taking over the space previously occupied by Eco Cleaners at 3486 Olney Laytonsville Road in the Olney Shopping Center, according to leasing documents. The fast-casual Mexican chain will be located next to Royal Bagel Bakery, according to leasing documents.
Chick-fil-A at Montrose Crossing has announced new details surrounding its reopening following a temporary closure for renovations earlier this year.
Caruso’s Grocery has landed on Eater DC’s newly released list of the “Best Pasta Places Around DC,” and it stands alone as the only restaurant in Maryland to earn a spot. The first Caruso’s Grocery, which still operates, opened in May 2021 inside The Roost on Capitol Hill in DC.
Signage has begun coming down at the longtime McDonald’s in Derwood as the store prepares to close permanently on March 15th, though no replacement tenant has been announced for the site.
The Baked Bear at Pike & Rose is giving customers a sweet thank-you this Saturday with a free ice cream giveaway.
A wave of restaurant and cafe openings has been drawing serious attention across Montgomery County, with concepts ranging from regional names making their local debut to homegrown brands leveling up. Here’s a look at 12 of the newest spots creating a buzz on social media, listed alphabetically.
Bob’s Bethesda is moving closer to opening at 7776 Norfolk Ave., the former home of Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. The restaurant will be owned and operated by the original owner of Bob’s Shanghai 66 in Rockville but will not be affiliated with the current Bob’s Shanghai 66 location operating there today.
This past summer, the Washington Post asked, “What’s the best sandwich in DC?” and broke the results into eleven categories. In the popular Philly cheesesteak category, the winner came from Maryland, specifically right here in Montgomery County. Soko Butcher in Takoma Park topped the list. Now, Soko is expanding across the river.
Carmen’s Italian Ice is celebrating a major milestone this year, marking 25 years of serving a beloved taste of summer that has become a tradition for families across Montgomery County.
That Smoothie Place, located at 9815 Main St. Ste 106 in Damascus, has launched a new menu item tapping into one of the fastest-growing drink trends right now… dirty sodas. Our very own “Mr. MoCo” Alex Tsironis stopped by to support and shared the experience in the video below.