Moco Army Vet Opens First Restaurant This Veterans Day
Gary Hwang has a lot to celebrate this Veterans Day. After several setbacks due to covid-19, he’s finally opening his first restaurant this week.
Restaurants
Gyuzo BBQ has now opened in Rockville Town Square.
The Japanese BBQ restaurant held a soft opening this weekend, which led to the restaurant reaching capacity.
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New Burger Concept, Frank Burger’s Place, Coming to Wheaton
Frank’s Burger Place is hoping to have its doors open for business by the end of 2020. Owner Chef Pedro Matamoros told us that he wants to bring a fresh and local burger place to the area that doesn’t cost a fortune. “We don’t want to charge $15 for a burger like the other places.”
Jimmy John’s in Germantown Has Closed Permanently
Jimmy John’s opened its Germantown Town Center location in April of last year. It is now officially closed and no longer listed on the Jimmy John’s website, after just a year and a half.
Last year we shared with you that Hook & Reel, a Cajun seafood restaurant and bar would be making its way into MoCo with two new locations.
The Gaithersburg location opened a few months back and we have been provided an update on the Wheaton location, which will be taking over two vacant storefronts between Party City and the old Bar Louie spot.
Is Wawa Still Coming to MoCo?
We have received this question more than any other in the last few months.
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Jongro BBQ is Coming to Wheaton Mall
Jongro BBQ, a popular New York Korean BBQ restaurant, is opening up shop at Wheaton Mall.
Gong Cha and Fuji Teriyaki Grill are Coming to the Orchard Center on Cherry Hill Road
Gong Cha and Fuji Teriyaki Grill have put up signage at the Orchard Center, in the location that was formerly home to Tutti Frutti.
Rio Updates
Roosters Men’s Grooming Center is now open in Rio. It took over the old Omaha Steaks location at Grand Corner Avenue, across from Barnes & Noble.
Popeyes Taking Over Pizza Hut Location in Briggs Chaney Shopping Center
We were recently informed that Popeyes will be taking over the old Pizza Hut location in the Briggs Chaney shopping center (13886 Old Columbia Pike).
Chennai Hoppers Soft Opening in Spectrum Town Center (Gaithersburg)
Chennai Hoppers announced its current soft opening on the restaurant website this week with a bit of an explanation.