Romero’s Italian Restaurant is preparing to take over the longtime home of Cristina Ristorante Italiano in Wheaton, marking a new chapter for a space that has been part of the local dining scene for more than two decades.
Restaurants
Dave’s Hot Chicken has officially posted its opening date for its long-anticipated Rockville Pike location. A sign now posted on the front door of the restaurant at 11564 Rockville Pike states that the location is closed for training and will open on Thursday, December 18.
Just three months after making its debut on Rockville Pike, YUXA Flame has announced that it will temporarily close for the winter season. The late-night, outdoor kebab spot, located at 1488 Rockville Pike A outside of Hulu Skewers, shared the update in a message to customers on social media.
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Sardi’s Pollo A La Brasa, the beloved fast-casual restaurant known for its Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken, will officially open its newest Montgomery County location on Monday, December 15. The restaurant is located at 5290 Randolph Road in Loehmann’s Plaza, taking over a familiar space that previously housed Toosso Pakistani Kitchen and, before that, Boston Market.
A new era is beginning at 105 N Market Street in downtown Frederick. Fire & Oak Culinary Tavern will officially open on December 15 (soft opening), bringing a fresh dining experience to one of the city’s most historic and recognizable restaurant spaces.
A Baltimore favorite has earned national attention as the New York Times named the shrimp and corn patties at The Duchess one of the “23 Best Dishes Across the U.S.” for 2025. The recognition highlights not only the standout dish but also the unique spirit of the Hampden neighborhood pub that created it. It’s the only Maryland dish to make the list.
These days more and more West African restaurants are popping up all over Maryland, and food reviewer ‘Mr. 8 That’ visited one of the newest viral locations that’s taking these […]
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Update: An opening date of 12/18 is now official.
Dave’s Hot Chicken is preparing to make its long-awaited debut on Rockville Pike, with the restaurant now expected to open in “about two weeks,” according to a representative from the chain’s White Oak location. The Rockville store is currently scheduled to open a couple days before Christmas (exact date not provided), marking the brand’s second location in Montgomery County.
The Five Guys restaurant at 3333 Olney Sandy Spring Road has officially closed its doors, ending years of service as a staple stop for local families, students, and commuters. The restaurant permanently closed at the end of business on Sunday, December 7, as we reported last week.
Several new dining options have opened or are on the way to Westfield Wheaton Mall (11160 Veirs Mill Rd): (more…)