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First 100 Guests to Receive Free ‘Original Pancake Bowls’ at Flip’d Opening Tuesday Morning

Published September 19, 2022 at 3:24PM | Updated September 19, 2022 at 7:51PM

Earlier this month we let you know that Flip’d by IHOP will be opening on Tuesday, September 20. The company has announced that the first 100 guests in line, when the store opens at 6am, will receive a free ‘Original Pancake Bowl’. This will be the third Flip’d location in the country (located at the old Asian Bistro Cafe spot at 8537 Georgia Avenue in Downtown Silver Spring) between Panera and Red Lobster).

IHOP has opened locations in Lawrence, Kansas and New York City. An additional location is currently planned for Cincinnati, Ohio as well. Per Flip’d, the menu consists of the following options:

Fryer’s Roadside Sold to the Owners of All Set Restaurant and Money Muscle BBQ

By MCS Staff

Published September 17, 2022 at 12:26PM

Earlier this month we let you know that Fryer’s Roadside, described as “a traditional walk-up window Chicken Shack/Ice Cream Stand”, was available for sale for an asking price of $150,000. The restaurant has been sold to Chef Ed Reavis and Jennifer Meltzer, owners of All Set Restaurant and Money Muscle BBQ, according to a report by Source of the Spring (statement available below). Details of the sale are currently unavailable.

The restaurant is located at 12830 New Hampshire Ave (former location of Chopaan Kabob House) in Colesville’s Meadowood Shopping Center and has been open for a little over a year. Below you’ll see a statement by the new owners, per Source of the Spring:

Latest update on Firepan Korean BBQ; Restaurant Targeting an Early October Opening

By MCS Staff

Published September 17, 2022 at 9:21AM

Back in April of 2021, we let you know that Firepan KBBQ started construction at the old Pete’s New Haven Style Pizza location at 962 Wayne Avenue Suite L-B in Downtown Silver Spring. Firepan had its Montgomery County ABS alcohol license hearing on November 4, 2021 previously announced an August 1st, 2022 opening date on its website. That date was then changed to Mid-September, and now just to “2022” according to the website. Not to worry, as Source of the Spring reports the restaurant is now hiring ahead of a planned early October opening.

Per its website, Firepan KBBQ offers a varied KBBQ menu, including both unmarinated and marinated meats, seafood, vegetarian selections like kimchi pancakes, and more adventurous options like beef intestines. The restaurant opened its first location at 6793 Wilson Blvd #c in Falls Church, VA in the first half of 2019. They offer appetizers, meat & grill options, combos, lunch specials, and all-you-can-eat options that range from $24.99 per person to special options for up to $69.99 for 2 people.

Black Lion Cafe Sets Opening Date for Second Location

By MCS Staff

Published September 16, 2022 at 2:21PM | Updated December 21, 2022 at 8:04AM

Update: Opening date has been delayed

Over a year ago we let you know that Black Lion Café, which has a location in Rockville, will be opening a new location in the Fenton Silver Spring apartments at 8240 Fenton St in Silver Spring. Source of the Spring now reports that the cafe will open its new location on November 1st.

Nick’s Diner to Close Mondays and Tuesdays Going Forward

By MCS Staff

Published September 12, 2022 at 7:15AM

Nick’s Diner, a Wheaton staple that’ll be celebrating its 40th anniversary in a couple weeks, recently announced via social media that it will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays going forward. Nick’s Diner, which is located at 11199 Veirs Mill Rd, cited the staff shortage for the decision. The diner’s full message can be seen below:

Beyond MoCo: DP Dough is Coming Back to College Park

By MCS Staff

Published September 12, 2022 at 7:02AM

Image courtesy D.P. Dough

DP Dough is making its return to College Park, MD nearly three years after closing its doors in January 2020 at 8145 Baltimore Ave. The Columbus, Ohio-based chain will be returning to College Park, this time at Terrapin Row, according to signage that’s up at 4200 Hartwick Rd.-

In January 2020, a couple months the prior to the start of Covid restrictions, DP Dough posted “It’s not good bye. It’s see ya later. After serving calzones for 20 years in College Park, we will be closing our doors for the last time Thursday night. It’s been an amazing journey, but all good things must come to an end.”

Maryland Restaurant Week Returns September 16

By MCS Staff

Published September 10, 2022 at 6:49PM

Per Maryland Restaurant Week: Maryland Restaurant Week is back for its third year, kicking off September 16th. For ten days, we’re bringing all counties and all restaurants together to celebrate and support our industry. Participating restaurants may offer special menus, discounts or seasonal fare for dine-in, curbside, or carryout.

The dining public is invited to enjoy these Maryland Restaurant Week-specific specials September 16-25, 2022. Brought to you by the Restaurant Association of Maryland and generous sponsors. Montgomery County restaurants participating include:

Filo Cafe, a new Filipino restaurant, is Coming to Rockville

By MCS Staff

Published September 10, 2022 at 5:49PM

Filo Cafe, a self-described “mom and pop restaurant” that will offer Filipino cuisine, is coming to 4836 Boiling Brook Pkwy. The restaurant, which announced in August that it is hoping to open this month (September), will take over the storefront that was previously home to NYC Pizza and Subs. Last week the restaurant posted on its social media that it is hiring for kitchen staff and cashier positions. We’ll have updates and additional information as the restaurant prepares to open.

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Upcoming Germantown Pizza Hut Location “A Couple Months Away”

By MCS Staff

Published September 10, 2022 at 2:07PM

Back in December we let you know that Pizza Hut is moving into the Cloppers Mill shopping center in Germantown. It will be located at 18070 Mateny Rd, between Shoppers and Popeyes. Construction began earlier this summer and today we were told by a worker that the restaurant should be open in “a couple months” (photo of progress below).

The location is smaller, so it will likely be similar to the upcoming Pizza Hut location that is taking over part of the former GameStop location in Four Corners, which is also a smaller store.

Olney: Pacha Mama Juice Co. Permanently Moves to One Life Fitness Parking Lot

By MCS Staff

Published September 10, 2022 at 10:54AM

Pacha Mama Juice Co., a mobile food truck that offers made-to-order fruit and vegetable juices, has moved to a permanent location in the One Life Fitness parking lot in Olney as of September 1st (17821 Georgia Ave).

The food truck was first announced in April of this year and has operated at various events across the county over the summer. It will operate at its new location from 8am until 8pm Monday through Saturday (closed on Sunday). Fresh fruit and vegetable juices typically run between $9-$12 or lemonade for $5-$7 (a previous menu of juices can be seen below, but is subject to change)

My Cup Runneth Over Southern Cuisine to Open in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published September 9, 2022 at 6:25PM

Popular local food truck My Cup Runneth Over Southern Cuisine has announced it will be opening a brick and mortar location at 8405 Snouffer School Rd in Gaithersburg, the former site of Jazzy Seafood. No opening date has been announced but the owners tell us they hope to open in about a month. You can find their food truck at 9801 Centerway Rd in Montgomery Village every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1-6pm.

According to their website, “Established in 2010, we started out in Jackson, MS where we owned a coffee shop/bakery & our Downtown location was full scale. We relocated back to Maryland in 2016 where we now cater & operate a mobile food truck. We specialize in southern Soul Food; Smoked BBQ ribs, Fried catfish, pulled pork, shrimp po-boy, buffalo wings, fried chicken, mac n cheese, collard greens, candied yams, bbq baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw a variety of cakes & desserts.”