After six years, a Montgomery County landmark is officially back. The Olney Ale House, which has stood in some form since 1924, has reopened its doors following a full rebuild and renovation after the devastating 2019 fire that shuttered the beloved restaurant. A “first look” video is available below by Taste MoCo.
Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings, the Michelin-recommended restaurant known for its authentic Shanghai-style xiao long bao, held its grand opening celebration on Tuesday, October 28th at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda.
Popular Silver Spring dessert café Sweeteria is expanding with a second Montgomery County location at 7525 Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda. The new spot moves into the former home of St. Arnold’s Mussel Bar, Tyber Bierhaus, and Thimian Thai.
A longtime staple of Bethesda’s dining scene has closed its doors. Woodmont Grill, located at 7715 Woodmont Avenue and formerly known as Houston’s, has officially ceased operations, according to a message posted on the restaurant’s website.
A Gaithersburg favorite is getting ready for a new chapter. Taco Bar El Güero, which closed its longtime home inside the Shell station at 10003 B Fields Rd earlier this month, is preparing to open its new restaurant in Downtown Crown this November. The upcoming location, at 200 Ellington Avenue, will take over the space that previously housed BurgerIM and Smashburger (sneak peek available below).
Popular local sushi brand Kusshi Sushi is expanding once again, signing on to take over the former Zane Japanese Eatery space next to Beers and Cheers in Germantown. The space […]
Moby Dick is offering free lunch sandwiches to federal employees every weekday from 11am-2pm. The local chain has Montgomery County locations in Bethesda, Burtons, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Olney, Potomac, Rockville, and Wheaton. (more…)
Update: The owner of Gyroland says no final decision has been made yet on the restaurant’s future. We were previously told by an employee that it would close by the end of the year after hearing from several readers that they were told the same. We’ll keep following this story. Original report below:
Gyroland, the popular Greek fast-casual restaurant located at 1701 Rockville Pike in Rockville’s Shops at Congressional Village shopping center, plans to close by this winter, according to a restaurant representative.
Outback Steakhouse has closed its Downtown Silver Spring location just a year and a half after opening, according to Source of the Spring.
Geno’s Steaks, the Philadelphia restaurant known for its cheesesteaks, plans to open its first Maryland location at Power Plant Live! in downtown Baltimore in early 2026, according to WMAR-2 News. The new spot will mark the brand’s first expansion into the state. (more…)
Sunday Morning Bakehouse, the beloved Pike & Rose bakery and café founded by Montgomery County native Caroline Yi, has been named one of the “Best Bakeries Around DC” by Eater DC. The recognition highlights the bakery’s standout pastries, coffee program, and community-driven atmosphere, which have made it one of the region’s favorite morning stops since opening in 2019.