Construction is moving forward on Qdoba’s upcoming Olney location, with a new permit issued for interior work at the future restaurant. A permit valued at $200,000 has been approved for construction at 3486 Olney Laytonsville Road in the Olney Shopping Center, signaling continued progress toward the restaurant’s opening. The space was previously occupied by Eco Cleaners and is located next to Royal Bagel Bakery.
Hinzi’s is set to make its Montgomery County debut today, with a soft opening scheduled for Thursday, April 16 at its new Germantown location at 13015 Wisteria Drive, in the former Mangino’s space.
Buzz has been building across Montgomery County’s dining scene, with several upcoming restaurants generating strong interest from readers and across social media in recent months. Based on views, likes, and shares, five spots in particular have stood out as the most talked-about projects, each at a different stage on the path to opening in our April edition. Listed in alphabetical order, here’s a look at the places creating the most anticipation right now.
“Coming soon” signage is now up at the future Arby’s location in Derwood, marking the latest step in the restaurant’s return to Montgomery County.
Mirchi Dhaba is now in its soft opening phase at 18280 Contour Road in Montgomery Village Plaza in Gaithersburg, taking over the former Chopathi Indian Kitchen space next to Patel Brothers Farmers Market. Members from the Taste MoCo team stopped in and created a video of the experience that can be seen below.
Saints Row Brewing is set to host one final celebration of Montgomery County’s craft beer community before closing its doors permanently, with MoCo LagerFest scheduled for April 18 in Gaithersburg.
Permanent signage is now up at the future El Patio Argentine Restaurant in the Traville Village Center (Rockville/N.Potomac). While an exact opening date has not yet been announced, the project appears to be on track for a debut later this year.
Mazako, a Frederick restaurant known for introducing authentic Afghan cuisine to the local dining scene, has announced it will permanently close later this month, just months after opening. (more…)
Maurizio’s in Potomac is continuing to move forward as it approaches a key milestone next month, with a hearing for its alcohol license scheduled for Thursday, May 7.
Kitchen Social’s future Downtown Crown location is moving into the next phase, with a $2 million permit now issued for interior work at the restaurant’s first Maryland outpost.
Society Seafood House is officially opening its doors, with a soft opening set for tonight in downtown Silver Spring.