Rosetta Bakery, an authentic Italian bakery chain based in Miami, is set to open its first Maryland location at 4901 Fairmont Ave. in Bethesda– the former home of Pitango, Tapa Bar, and Blackfinn.
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Eater DC has unveiled its list of “The Most Iconic Dishes Around D.C.,” which features three standout dishes from Maryland restaurants (two in Montgomery County). According to Eater, these dishes are so irresistible that new customers travel long distances to try them, tourists specifically seek them out, and regulars continue to order them even when they feel it’s time to explore something new.
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Church’s Texas Chicken (formerly Church’s Chicken) is coming soon to 7722 Harford Rd. in Parkville, MD, according to a report by Randy Lerman. The new location will replace the former family-owned Greek restaurant, Pita Pan, marking the first Church’s Chicken in Maryland.
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Tortas Hula Hula, described on its Instagram as a “Salvadoran Urban Street Food Restaurant”, is now open at 4007 Norbeck Rd. in Rockville (h/t to The Montgonion).
A new small-scale food hall is coming to Downtown Frederick through a partnership between Downtown Frederick Partnership, McClintock Distilling, and The City of Frederick. (more…)
The Kentlands Bar Crawl, an event that began over 20 years ago, has grown to attract more than 150 participants this year and raised $1,720 for Feed the Fridge in 2024. This year, the event returns on April 5th to benefit The Rainbow Place Shelter.
Rainbow Place is an emergency shelter dedicated to supporting women at the beginning of their transition out of homelessness. Their primary focus is to ensure the safety of the women they serve during the harsh winter months and to assist them in moving towards stable housing.
Eater DC has compiled a list of the “Most Exciting D.C. Restaurant Openings to Look Forward to This Spring”, which includes two restaurants in Maryland (both in Montgomery County).
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Dacha Beer Garden is coming to 1115 East-West Highway in Silver Spring, taking over the former site of Denizens Brewery. Denizens, which opened in the space in June 2014, closed its Silver Spring location in October 2023, with owner Julie Verrati stating, “Our ten-year lease has come to an end, and that’s the end of an era for us. It’s been an incredible ten years in Silver Spring, and we’re so grateful for the community here…” Denizens can still be found at 4550 Van Buren St in Riverdale Park, MD.
After more than 90 years of service in Ocean City, MD, Alaska Stand on 9th Street announced last month that it will be closing its doors. In a message to the community, the owners expressed their gratitude for the cherished memories created at the 9th Street Boardwalk location and confirmed that Thrasher’s Fries will take over the space. Fans of Alaska Stand have shared their memories, which can be found below.
Last April we let you know that local restaurant group Moby Dick House of Kabob signed on to open a new restaurant in Potomac’s Cabin John Village (11325 Seven locks Road Suite 180, Potomac MD 20854). The new location is adjacent to Colony Grill on the back side of the shopping center and officially opens on Wednesday, March 26th.
On Wednesday, March 26, Jersey Mike’s Subs will donate 100% of its sales—expected to exceed $25 million—to over 200 local charities as part of its 15th Annual Day of Giving. This event, the culmination of the Month of Giving campaign, has helped Jersey Mike’s raise more than $113 million for charities since 2011. Jersey Mike’s has nine locations in Montgomery County. (more…)