Frederick has a new destination for all things sushi and hibachi! Panda Sushi has officially opened its doors at 1220 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21703, taking over the space that was formerly a Pizza Hut. The opening was reported by Frederick City Media.
Two Maryland Thai restaurants (both in Montgomery County) earned a spot on Eater DC’s most list of “The Best Thai Restaurants in D.C.” While there are many wonderful Thai restaurants in the county, the publication’s recognition highlights the vibrant and authentic flavors available at these two restaurants just outside the nation’s capital.
In September 2023, we let you know of the planned Dunkin’ location at 17700 Muncaster Road, just off Muncaster Mill Road. The project has faced some delays, with the latest information indicating an ongoing effort to resolve traffic-related permitting issues, but construction continues to progress.
In a state celebrated for its diverse culinary scene, one restaurant stands out as the sole recipient of a prestigious international honor for Italian cuisine. Il Pizzico, a long-standing Italian eatery at 15209 Frederick Rd. in Rockville, Maryland, previously earned a “forchetta” (or fork) from Gambero Rosso, a renowned Italian food and wine magazine. A video of the experience is available below.
The Heights Food Hall at Wisconsin Place in Chevy Chase has announced that it will be closing permanently on Sunday, August 24th after less than two years in business.
Yelp has compiled a list of “10 surprisingly great restaurants and takeout counters in service stations across the US.” While there are many amazing gas station food spots right here in Maryland, just one made it in Yelp’s national list of “10 Don’t-Miss Gas Station Restaurants 2025.”
Rockville’s King Farm neighborhood is seeing some revitalization with new tenants signing on to join mainstays like Safeway, Nagoya Sushi, Fontina Grille, and Botanero. Below you’ll see a list of recently opened and coming soon tenants to the shopping center: (more…)
Taco Bar El Güero, located at 10003 B Fields Rd in Gaithersburg, boasts a rich history as a family-owned establishment since 2003. Originally launched in a gas station, the business took over a sandwich deli and beer and wine store and transformed it into a beloved Mexican food destination. Now, over two decades later, this popular restaurant is relocating, albeit just a short distance away.
South Mountain Creamery Ice Cream Shop & Pizza (50 Citizen’s Way Suite 101) has announced that it will be closing its doors on August 24, 2025 after eight years in Downtown Frederick.
A new family-owned bagel shop and cafe is set to join Bethesda’s culinary scene this fall at Montgomery Mall. Esvin’s Bagels and Cafe expects to open its doors this fall, in approximately two months, bringing freshly baked bagels and more to the community. The cafe will be located on the lower level across from Kapow Buddy, near the Old Navy and Cheesecake Factory area.
Cheesy Pizzi, located at 8021 Wisconsin Ave. in Bethesda, has permanently closed its doors. The closure marks the end of an era for the local eatery, which began as Pizza Tempo according to its website.