Restaurants

Roaming Rooster to Open First MoCo Location

By MCS Staff

Federal Realty has announced that the popular Roaming Rooster will open in Fall 2021 at North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose. The 1,843-square-foot restaurant will feature its famous buttermilk fried chicken sandwiches, sides, salads and an all week breakfast menu.

“As a supporter of the DMV’s local businesses, Federal is eager to bring this popular regional favorite to its first location in Maryland and Montgomery County,”said Emily Gagliardi, Director of Leasing at Federal.”Roaming Rooster will be a welcome addition to the dining destinations in thevibrant Pike & Rose neighborhood.”

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Jeff Bezos Donates 100 Million to Bethesda-Based Chef José Andrés

By Daniela Perez

Jeff Bezos Donates 100 Million to Bethesda-Based Chef José Andrés

Right after Jeff Bezos returned from his self-founded trip to outer space, he announced that he will be awarding the “Courage and Civility Award” to Bethesda-based Chef José Andrés. Andrés Was one of the two lucky recipients. 

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Chaia Vegetarian Tacos is Coming to Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Chaia Tacos, which has two locations in Washington, DC, has announced they will be opening a pop-up shop at 7237 Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda, the former site of Häagen-Dazs.

A few of the taco varieties they serve include braised mushroom, kale & potato, roasted eggplant, and chipotle sweet potato hash.  The menu does not feature Impossible/Beyond style meat substitutes. According to Bethesda Beat, the food will be prepared at their Chinatown location and then brought to the Bethesda restaurant. Chaia hope to open by the fall.

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BurgerFi is Coming to Rio

By MCS Staff

BurgerFi, an American fast casual restaurant chain focused on hormone-free and antibiotic-free angus hamburgers, french fries, hot dogs, custard, and more, is coming to Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg.

The restaurant will be opening at 5 Grand Corner Ave, across from Dick’s Sporting Goods and next to Lanzhou Hand Pull Noodles.

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Planta, an Upscale Plant-Based Restaurant, Aiming for a Fall Opening

By MCS Staff

Planta, an Upscale Plant-Based Restaurant, is Now Aiming for a Fall Opening

Back in January we told you that Planta, an upscale plant-based restaurant featuring a menu by Chef David Lee, will be coming to 4910Elm St at Bethesda Row, in the location formerly occupied by Cafe Deluxe (Cafe Deluxe closed permanently back in March of last year).

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Clarksburg Tavern Remains Open, its Social Media Account and Google Stating Otherwise

By Patrick Herron

Clarksburg Tavern Remains Open its Social Media Account and Google Stating Otherwise

A message was posted on the Clarksburg Tavern Facebook page on Wednesday afternoon stating that the restaurant would be closing on July 23rd.

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Levain Bakery to Open Tuesday Morning at 8am

By MCS Staff

Back in January we told you that Levain, a New York-based bakery best known for their exceptionally thick cookies, was planning to open its first MoCo location.

Earlier today, Levain announced on social media that the Bethesda location will be tomorrow morning at 8am (Tuesday, 7/13/21). It’ll be located at 4844 Bethesda Ave, in the spot that was previously home to Francesca’s.

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The Angry Jerk Will Have a Soft Opening This Wednesday, 7/14/21

By MCS Staff

The Angry Jerk Will Have a Soft Opening This Wednesday, 7/14/21

Early last month it was reported that the Angry Jerk is coming to 8223 Georgia Ave in Silver Spring, the former location of the Big Greek Café (Big Greek Cafe in Downtown Silver Spring recently moved about 300 feet down Georgia Avenue to the location that was home to Fat Fingers– 8213 Georgia Avenue).

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