Six restaurants in Maryland have earned spots on Eater DC’s Spring 2026 “38 Best Restaurants Around DC” list, highlighting some of the region’s most defining dining destinations. Notably, five of the six featured Maryland restaurants are located in Montgomery County, continuing the area’s strong presence on the influential list. The latest edition, updated April 8, showcases a mix of established favorites and newer standouts across a range of cuisines.
A heartfelt message left on a DoorDash order has led to an outpouring of generosity from Mackie’s Barbecue, which is now trying to track down the customer to offer a life-changing gesture. The order included a single “Mystery Cookie,” but it was the note attached that stood out.
The passing of Tanios Abi-Najm marks the loss of a figure whose story became deeply intertwined with the growth of Lebanese cuisine across the Washington, D.C. region and here in Montgomery County.
When they first landed in Catonsville, this food trailer took of due to their incredible cheesesteaks and Philly flare. Now, the 5th & Steaks empire is expanding, with their third location based in College Park, MD.
Plans have been submitted for what would become Royal Farms’ third location in Montgomery County, with a proposed convenience store and gas station slated for 397 Watkins Mill Road in Gaithersburg. This location would be a little more than a mile away from the existing Gaithersburg location.
A new high-end dining experience is coming to Montgomery County’s agricultural scene, with Burnt Hill Farm set to debut its intimate Chef’s Counter this May. The MoCoShow’s “Mr. MoCo” Alex Tsironis was invited to a preview event last month, where he called it the best meal he’s ever eaten. A video of the experience can be seen below.
What started as a backyard pandemic side hustle is now turning into one of the fastest-growing bagel brands in the country, with its first DMV location opening this week and Montgomery County not far behind.
Everyone has their favorite smash burger, the one that they claim is better than the rest. With so many places serving them, it can be hard to tell the difference from one to another. But if you haven’t tried the smash burgers from Smash Akhs, you need to have it go head to head against your favorite. This food truck that is primarily stationed outside the Glenn Dale Fire Association in Glenn Dale, MD (11900 Glenn Dale Blvd) is serving up one of the best in the greater Maryland area.
The Montgomery County Planning Board approved a Conditional Use request and associated forest conservation plan for a new Dash In gas station, convenience store, and car wash at its March 26, 2026 meeting, advancing redevelopment plans for the former Red Lobster site on Shady Grove Road.
Montrose Shopping Center in Rockville continues to build momentum as new leases, recent openings, and upcoming tenants reshape the property, highlighted by the flex industrial portion of the center now reaching full occupancy.
Construction is now underway on a new strip retail development in Gaithersburg. Matan Companies announced on April 2 that it has broken ground on a 10,175 SF retail strip at 715 Progress Way, located on a one-acre parcel at the intersection of Montgomery Village Avenue and MD-355. The site already draws significant traffic thanks to nearby national brands like Chick-fil-A and Sheetz.