Twin Valley Distillers, Montgomery County’s first distillery since Prohibition, may have closed its Rockville location, but much of what powered the operation will soon be available to the public through an auction.
Restaurants
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Many Marylanders have thought that Pizza Oven has been long gone, but that’s not true. Once a regional staple with multiple locations from Montgomery County all the way out to Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Pizza Oven never fully disappeared. Today, one location is still quietly serving in Riverdale, Maryland (Prince George’s County), carrying decades of history.
Royal Durbar Kitchen is marking its official grand opening week in Rockville (1321 Rockville Pike) with a multi-day celebration tied to Prithivi Jayanti, offering discounts and special promotions for diners. The restaurant opened for business this past fall.
Meow Claw has officially opened its new, expanded location in Rockville, moving just a few doors down from its original space and adding more to the experience. (more…)
Tia Queta, a longtime staple of Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle, will close later this month after 45 years in business.
Elegancia, a new cocktail bar by Wilmer Valderrama and hospitality entrepreneur Daniella Senior, will open Sunday, February 8 at La Cosecha (1280 4th Street NE) in Washington, D.C.
Earlier this week, the Starvin Marvin’s Pizzeria & Grille (6942 Crestwood Blvd.) shared an update on social media clarifying that the previously announced sale of the business is currently on hold. According to the owners, the deal is now “in limbo” due to circumstances beyond their control, but the Frederick store remains open and operating.
Ekiben is expanding beyond Baltimore for the first time, with a new Frederick location aiming for a March opening, according to Frederick City Media. The popular Asian fusion restaurant, co-founded by Quince Orchard High School graduate Steve Chu, will mark a major milestone for the brand as it continues its growth in Maryland.
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The new Dunkin’ location in Derwood is officially opening this Friday, January 9. The opening date was confirmed by an employee at the nearby Dunkin’ on Woodfield Road in Gaithersburg. The new restaurant is located at 17700 Muncaster Road, where a former child care facility has been converted into a roughly 2,500 square foot Dunkin’.
Coming soon signage is now up for Char’d at Pike & Rose, which is taking over the space at 11881 Grand Park Ave. in Pike & Rose that was previously home to BurgerFi for more than six years.
A customer walking out of Health Pack Meals’ Kentlands storefront recently summed it up simply: “It’s like a healthy Chipotle.” That same sentiment has also been shared by readers who tipped off The MoCoShow about the rebrand. The off-the-cuff comparison is exactly what owners Lev and Suzie Meliksetyan hope people take away as they officially rebrand their brick-and-mortar restaurant to Culture Kitchen. For now, the exterior signage still reads “Health Pack Meals” as additional changes continue to roll out. A video of two of their bowls can be seen below.