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.


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).


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.


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.


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).


Former Damascus Football Player Bikes Across the Country Raising Money for ALS

On Saturday, June 26th Wil Armstrong, a 2016 Damascus High School graduate, commenced his cross-country bike ride “Against the Wind” from Rehoboth Beach, DE. He is expected to finish 2.5 months later in Seattle, Washington. Throughout this journey, Wil is updating his daily blog with his progress, experiences, and updates on his banana consumption count. During his cross-country journey, he is crowdfunding for the ALS Association after seeing his mentor and former basketball coach, Rodney Lapp, go through it.


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