Beyond Meat, Honest Tea, and MoCo– How Are They Connected?
Bethesda resident Seth Goldman is the link between these businesses. He cofounded the drink company Honest Tea in 1998 and was its CEO until 2015– when he stepped back and became executive chairman of Beyond Meat.
Quickway, a Japanese quick service restaurant, has just opened its fifth MoCo location– in Stone Mill Square, the shopping center that’s home to Korean Korner.
The regional chain now has restaurants in 25 different cities across the DMV.
Plaza Oaxaca to Take Over the Old La Tasca Location in Rockville Town Square
Plaza Oaxaca will open early next year at Rockville Town Square in Rockville, MD. The 4,500-square-foot restaurant will feature authentic Mexican fare and hand-crafted cocktails.
Injunctions Against Montgomery County Filed Over Restaurant Restrictions
The Restaurant Association of Maryland (RAM) held a press conference today outside of their headquarters in Columbia, MD announcing that they have filed requests for temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions against Montgomery County, Prince George’s County and Baltimore City, with the goal of having indoor and outdoor dining restored as soon as possible.
KFC on 355 in Gaithersburg Has Closed
Thanks to a reader tip we’ve learned that the KFC located at 426 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg has closed.
Tikka Masala to Replace Lotus Bar & Grill in Bethesda
Tikka Masala, a new Indian restaurant, will replace the very recently closed Lotus Bar & Grill in Bethesda.
Read their statement below:To our dear friends and customers,
Tastee Diner Bethesda Temporarily Closes, Organizes GoFundMe for Staff
Auntie Anne’s to Close Permanently in Lakeforest Mall
An employee at Auntie Anne’s in Lakeforest Mall let us know that the last day the location will be open is Sunday, December 27th.
Montgomery County moves to ban single-use plastic straws.
Smoketown BBQ, Formerly Urban BBQ, Closes Permanently in Sandy Spring. Route 108 Pizza & BBQ Taking its Place
Smoketown BBQ has closed permanently and will be rebranding under new management. Smoketown took over the Urban BBQ in Sandy Spring (805 Olney Sandy Spring Rd) back in early 2019.