“Coming soon” signage is now up at the future Arby’s location in Derwood, marking the latest step in the restaurant’s return to Montgomery County.
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Mirchi Dhaba is now in its soft opening phase at 18280 Contour Road in Montgomery Village Plaza in Gaithersburg, taking over the former Chopathi Indian Kitchen space next to Patel Brothers Farmers Market. Members from the Taste MoCo team stopped in and created a video of the experience that can be seen below.
Saints Row Brewing is set to host one final celebration of Montgomery County’s craft beer community before closing its doors permanently, with MoCo LagerFest scheduled for April 18 in Gaithersburg.
Permanent signage is now up at the future El Patio Argentine Restaurant in the Traville Village Center (Rockville/N.Potomac). While an exact opening date has not yet been announced, the project appears to be on track for a debut later this year.
Mazako, a Frederick restaurant known for introducing authentic Afghan cuisine to the local dining scene, has announced it will permanently close later this month, just months after opening. (more…)
Maurizio’s in Potomac is continuing to move forward as it approaches a key milestone next month, with a hearing for its alcohol license scheduled for Thursday, May 7.
Kitchen Social’s future Downtown Crown location is moving into the next phase, with a $2 million permit now issued for interior work at the restaurant’s first Maryland outpost.
Society Seafood House is officially opening its doors, with a soft opening set for tonight in downtown Silver Spring.
Six restaurants in Maryland have earned spots on Eater DC’s Spring 2026 “38 Best Restaurants Around DC” list, highlighting some of the region’s most defining dining destinations. Notably, five of the six featured Maryland restaurants are located in Montgomery County, continuing the area’s strong presence on the influential list. The latest edition, updated April 8, showcases a mix of established favorites and newer standouts across a range of cuisines.
A heartfelt message left on a DoorDash order has led to an outpouring of generosity from Mackie’s Barbecue, which is now trying to track down the customer to offer a life-changing gesture. The order included a single “Mystery Cookie,” but it was the note attached that stood out.
The passing of Tanios Abi-Najm marks the loss of a figure whose story became deeply intertwined with the growth of Lebanese cuisine across the Washington, D.C. region and here in Montgomery County.