Update on Ensemble in Bethesda
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Restaurants
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3/4 Update: Exterior is coming along
We interviewed Chef Dimitri Moshovitis about Melina, a new Greek restaurant opening in Pike & Rose this April or May. Chef D, as he’s affectionately called, is one of the founders along with Ted Xenohristos and Ike Grigoropoulos–the same team responsible for Cava, Cava Mezze, and Julii.
Levain Bakery Coming to Bethesda
Levain, a New York-based bakery best known for their exceptionally thick cookies, is planning to open its first MoCo location.
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2/28 Update: Tatte Bakery is Scheduled to Open on Wednesday, March 3rd
Tatte Bakery & Cafe Opening Soon in Downtown Bethesda
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Did You Know? Chef and Co-Owner of Full On in Rockville was on Hell’s Kitchen
Michelle Houser Harris, co-owner, chef, and manager at Full On Craft Eats & Drinks (4007 Norbeck Rd, Rockville) was a contestant on season 14 of the Fox reality show back in 2015.
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Khalid Mahmood was born and raised in Pakistan. He moved to America with his wife, Aneesa, in 1993 from London, England.
Aneesa Mahmood was born in Pakistan and raised in London. The recipes that are prepared at Silver Spoon Kabobs are all her creations. Her signature recipes are Spinach Potato Curry, Beef Nehari and Chicken Biryani.
Beyond Moco: Ledo Restaurant in College Park to Reopen This Spring
Ledo Pizza is credited as one of the originators of Maryland style pizza. This past November the owners of Ledo Restaurant in College Park announced they were closing after 65 years.
Taco Bamba is Coming to MoCo!
Chef Victor Albisu announces that the first Maryland location of Taco Bamba will open in Rockville’s Congressional Plaza in Spring 2021. The cult favorite takeout taqueria’s sixth location will be located at 1627 Rockville Pike in a 2,766-square-foot space designed by Swatchroom’s Maggie O’Neill.
Remember BD’s Mongolian BBQ in Bethesda?
Today we remember BD’s Mongolian BBQ. The Midwest restaurant chain had just one DC area location– at 7201 Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda.
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In late 2019 it was announced that Quincy’s Bar and Grille would be opening a Potomac location in Potomac Woods Plaza, taking over the old Amici Miei location next to Brooklyn’s Deli.
This weekend we were told that Quincy’s Potomac will have its opening on Monday, January 18th. They will hold a special soft opening for MoCoShow readers comfortable eating in their heated outdoor tent on Saturday, January 16th and Sunday, January 17th.
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Burger King on Shady Grove Road Temporarily Closed
The Burger King located at 16004 Shady Grove Rd is temporarily closed for renovations. We will let you know when we hear a reopening date.