“Savor Bethesda,” downtown Bethesda’s annual restaurant week event, will return in 2026 with an 11-day run from Thursday, February 19, through Sunday, March 1, 2026.
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In August, we shared that Call Your Mother Deli would be returning to Bethesda with a new, permanent downtown location at 4828 St. Elmo Ave. A $475,000 permit has now been issued for construction, signaling that work is set to begin. While an exact opening date has not been announced, an opening later this year is expected.
Construction is set to begin at Montgomery County’s first Barrio Burrito Bar, which will also be Maryland’s second location overall. We first reported on the upcoming restaurant more than a year ago and a Baltimore-area location has since opened.
Quickway Japanese Hibachi has officially opened its newest Montgomery County location, bringing fast-casual teppanyaki-style dining to Burtonsville Town Center.
Culver’s is officially headed to Virginia. Plans are in motion to open the state’s first Culver’s restaurant in Henrico County, marking a notable expansion for the Wisconsin-based fast-casual chain long beloved across the Midwest. The future location will sit at 4306 S Laburnum Avenue, directly across from White Oak Village and near Richmond International Airport (approximately little more than 100 miles south of DC).
Flavor Hive, the viral halal fusion brand co founded by local social media star Shihan Chowdhury and business partner Amgd Gende, has opened its first Maryland restaurant in Rockville. Our very own Mr. MoCo attended a pre opening event to get an early look at what diners can expect. That can be seen here.
Monkey’s Matcha, a new specialty matcha concept, is set to open inside Lil Cakes & Creamery at 488 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg Square, bringing a curated, ceremonial-grade matcha experience to Montgomery County.
Wellness-driven café chain Pura Vida Miami will open its first Maryland location on Thursday, February 12. Our very own Mr. MoCo attended a pre-opening event and shared some of the experience in the video below.
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The Greene Turtle in Olney has shared an update on reconstruction efforts after a driver struck the restaurant in late December, causing significant damage in the form of a gas leak and forcing a temporary closure.
Zao Stamina Ramen in Bethesda has officially rebranded as Ramen Menri, marking a new chapter for the restaurant as of February 1.
Flavor Hive, the viral halal fusion restaurant co-founded by local social media star Shihan Chowdhury and business partner Amgd Gende, will officially open its first Maryland location on Thursday, February 12, in Rockville. (more…)