A new Italian restaurant is preparing to open in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood.
Restaurants
In the last few months, Montgomery County has seen a wave of notable restaurant openings, but a handful have stood out by generating especially strong reactions from readers. Whether it was lines stretching down the block, thousands of social media interactions, or overwhelming interest on our website, these restaurants quickly became some of the most talked-about openings in the area.
A longtime Northern Virginia Tex-Mex institution, with many ties to Montgomery County and the DMV, is preparing to serve its final customers.
Indian Express has reopened under new ownership at 11315 Fern St. in Wheaton, bringing a refreshed vision while keeping many of the longtime staples customers have come to expect from the neighborhood Indian restaurant.
Two Maryland pizzerias are once again being recognized among the best in the country, with both moving up on the newly released 2026 50 Top Pizza USA list.
Pittsburgh-based Millie’s Ice Cream is preparing to open its first Maryland location in Gaithersburg’s Downtown Crown.
Plans have officially been submitted to convert the former SunTrust/Truist bank building at Germantown Square Shopping Center into a new Starbucks with a drive-thru.
DMV Empanadas at 560 N. Frederick Ave. in the Gaithersburg Square shopping center has announced plans to open a new location soon at 10 N. Calvert Street in Baltimore. (more…)
Romero’s Italian Restaurant has begun its soft opening at 2666 University Boulevard West in Wheaton, taking over the longtime home of Cristina Ristorante Italiano. We stopped by to get a first look and tried several menu items (video below).
A new business, Crust & Crumb, will to be moving into the former Roy Rogers space on Rockville Pike, though details remain limited for now.
Signage for Kitchen Social’s first Maryland location has been approved as the restaurant continues moving forward at Downtown Crown in Gaithersburg. (more…)