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Gaithersburg: Crumbl Cookies to Open Third MoCo Location in Kentlands

Published March 1, 2022 at 10:21PM | Updated March 9, 2022 at 10:57AM

Crumbl Cookies opened its first MoCo location about a year and a half ago at Federal Plaza in Rockville. Tonight we learned of a third Montgomery County location coming to the Kentlands neighborhood in Gaithersburg.

The bakery, known for its long box of cookies, signed on for its second location back in November– near Wegmans at The Shops at Seneca Meadows shopping center in Germantown. The shop will be located at 20650 Seneca Meadows Pkwy, in what used to be home to Sprint, next to Sally Beauty. An opening date for that location has not yet been provided.

Gaithersburg: Taco Bamba to Open Second MoCo Location

By MCS Staff

Published March 1, 2022 at 10:59AM

A little over a year ago, Chef Victor Albisu announced that the first Maryland location of Taco Bamba would open in Rockville’s Congressional Plaza in Spring 2021 (the restaurant opened in June 2021). The cult favorite takeout taqueria’s newest location will be in Quince Orchard Plaza in Gaithersburg.

The new restaurant will be located in the space that was formerly home to Urban Crawfish at 670 Quince Orchard Road, next to the upcoming Miyaji Kebab and Rumali Rolls (which is next to Beers & Cheers Too).

IHOP is Giving Away Free Short Stacks Today for National Pancake Day

By Patrick Herron

Published March 1, 2022 at 10:34AM

Today, March 1, 2022, is National Pancake Day and from 7am to 4pm you can get a free short stack at IHOP as a part of IHOP’s effort to raise money for children’s charities. IHOP is encouraging diners to make a donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).

Per IHOP: Offer is for dine-in only. One free short stack (three buttermilk pancakes) per guest. Hours may vary by participating restaurant.

5 Upcoming MoCo Restaurant Openings That Have Created The Most Buzz (March 2022 Edition)

By MCS Staff

Published March 1, 2022 at 10:18AM | Updated June 18, 2022 at 9:31AM

Updated on 3/20/22 with additional information

Life shouldn’t be about views, likes, and shares, but this article will be as we take a look back at the upcoming restaurants that have created the most buzz on our website and associated social media accounts this winter. In 2021 we created a list of all the upcoming restaurant openings in the county, but today we’re going to highlight the five that have generated the most buzz in terms of views, likes, and shares in the first two months of the year.

Germantown: Opening Date Announced for First Sharetea Location in Maryland

By MCS Staff

Published February 27, 2022 at 11:04AM | Updated March 3, 2022 at 9:39AM

In December, we let you know that Sharetea, a bubble tea cafe located at 13012 Middlebrook Road in Germantown Commons, would be coming to Germantown.

The international bubble tea brand was established in Taiwan in 1992 and has since grown to over 300 stores worldwide. This will be its first Montgomery County location and first in Maryland.

Gaithersburg: Shake Shack Prepares to Break Ground in Kentlands

By MCS Staff

Published February 26, 2022 at 10:46AM

Shake Shack has fenced off site of its upcoming Kentlands location as it prepares to break ground for its third location in Montgomery County.

On July 8, 2021, Shake Shack was granted approval for the construction of a 4,700 square foot building with outdoor seating as the second of three commercial infill sites totaling 16,000 square feet along Kentlands Square Place. The burger chain was granted its license to sell beer and wine on the premises during its Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) hearing on January 6th.

Bethesda: Halfsmoke to Open Montgomery Mall Location

By MCS Staff

Published February 22, 2022 at 1:31PM

Back in August of 2020 we let you know that HalfSmoke would be opening a Rockville location in Rockville Town Square. Though it hasn’t opened yet, it’s still in the plans for the DC-based restaurant.

Now we know of a new location, HalfSmoke Bethesda, which will be opening in the Montgomery Mall food court, as first reported by The MoCo Source on Instagram. It will be located in the former home of Coldstone Creamery and more recently Gelato Galaxy.

White Oak: Hunan Manor to Close Permanently

By MCS Staff

Published February 19, 2022 at 5:19PM | Updated February 20, 2022 at 10:40AM

Hunan Manor, located at 11237 New Hampshire Avenue, will close permanently.

The restaurant has been in the White Oak shopping center for the last twenty years (by current ownership) and will close at the end of business tomorrow (Sunday, February 21st).

Takoma Park: Barriles Restaurant and Sports Bar Replacing Mogotillo Restaurant

By MCS Staff

Published February 19, 2022 at 1:44PM

There will be a liquor license hearing on Thursday, March 3rd at 1pm for the premises known as Barriles Restaurant and Sports Bar.

The upcoming restaurant, located at 7637 New Hampshire Ave in the Takoma/Langley Crossroads shopping center in Takoma Park, will be taking over the spot formerly occupied by Mogotillo- a Salvadoran and Mexican restaurant that occupied the space for nearly a decade.

Bethesda: Construction Begins at Highly Anticipated Restaurant- The Salt Line

By MCS Staff

Published February 19, 2022 at 9:46AM

Back in September we let you know the popular DC restaurant The Salt Line would be making its way over to Bethesda Row, taking over the location at 4900 Hampden Lane that was going to be home to The Riggsby.

The Riggsby is no longer coming and local restaurant owner Wesley Yao has let us know that construction has began at the upcoming Bethesda location of The Salt Line and could be open later this year. The space was formerly home to Kapnos, a Greek restaurant that announced it was closing its doors in December of 2018.

Summer House Santa Monica Officially “Joins Forces” With Stella Barra in Pike & Rose

By MCS Staff

Published February 18, 2022 at 6:53PM | Updated February 19, 2022 at 2:04PM

Summer House Santa Monica, a restaurant with a beach-house inspired decor and West Coast cuisine meant to “offer a laid-back vibe reminiscent of California,” opened at 11825 Grand Park Avenue sharing the location with artisanal pizza spot Stella Barra Pizzeria back in early 2015.

Now, the restaurants have officially “joined forces” as guests are able to book reservations and order online through the Summer House website. Per the announcement, seen below, big changes in regards to renovations are also coming soon.