Kara Hibachi & Sushi is coming to the Potomac Valley Shopping Center across from Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg.
I stopped in last night and was told that they expect to open by the end of the month, but it looked like there was plenty of work left to be done.
UPDATE: Bethesda Magazine has reported that Fran Pepe has delayed its plan to open in Montgomery Mall and that the restaurant is no longer expected to open in late 2020. No new date has been provided.
In a tweet this morning, he wrote that Frank Pepe’s is opening a location in Montgomery Mall in late 2020.
Back in August we reported that CB Açaí Bowls and Smoothies is coming to Olney. The signage is now up next to Shell on Georgia Avenue.
CB Açaí Bowls and Smoothies will be located in the Olney Center at 18062 Georgia Avenue, which is currently home to House of Fortune, and is expected to open in the first half of 2020 (aiming for April).
Nishiki Ramen & Sushi is now open in the old Yoyogi location at 328 Main Street in the Kentlands.
Back in May we reported that Yaho Sushi would be taking over the location, but the owners made changes and added ramen as a major part of the menu to go along with the name change.
Kyoto Matcha, a Japanese green tea and dessert spot, will have its soft opening on Black Friday.
It’s located next to Buffalo Wild Wings At 33 Maryland Ave. in Rockville Town Square.
Little Beet Table, a gluten-free restaurant, is now open in Chevy Chase.
Founded in 2014 as one of New York City’s first exclusively gluten-free restaurants, Little Beet Table, currently has other locations in New York, Chicago, and Greenwich.
Signage is up at Cinco De Mayo in the Kentlands.
Cinco De Mayo is a smaller, local chain with locations in Westminster, Columbia, Middletown, and Urbana in Maryland. They also have a West Virginia location in Martinsburg.
Last November we broke the news of Mission BBQ taking over the old Ruby Tuesday location in Germantown (19800 Century Blvd).
In May, we let you know the company was shooting for a November opening. We spoke with Mission BBQ today and were told that they now plan to open on January 13th, 2020.
With so many out-of-towners around and the start of a four day weekend for many, the night before Thanksgiving has become the biggest going out night of the year…and two of our sponsors have just the right events for you!
Start off your night with dinner at Dogfish Head Alehouse in Gaithersburg where magician Kourosh Taie will be performing from 7pm-9pm. There will also be early Black Friday specials on merchandise and you’ll be able to stock up on 32 oz. Crowlers to take to Thanksgiving dinner! Open until midnight.
Olney Crab House is coming soon to the location that used to be home to The Olney Tavern (18200 Georgia Avenue).
We know that the business had their liquor license hearing earlier this week (photo sent in by Mark Hajjar), so if all goes as planned, we expect it to open in early 2020.
Jeni’s Ice Creams is now open in Bethesda Row (4918 Elm Street).
Founder Jeni Britton Bauer started the chain in 2002 and has amassed a large social media following in recent years. This is the 35th location nationwide and the first in Maryland.