Chiko, a Chinese-Korean fine-casual restaurant located at 7280 Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda, has announced it will permanently close on Sunday, February 2. h/t pike.and.rozay
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Platinum Amala, founded in 2019, is dedicated to bringing the “highest quality West African cuisine” to the community this February when the stall opens at Solaire Social in Silver Spring (8200 Dixon Ave). Photos by Amy Lowe / Pink Kix Media below.
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Montgomery County’s last remaining Jerry’s Subs & Pizza (8517 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, MD) will close permanently on Friday, January 31st, the store confirmed via phone call this morning. Update: Several readers have shared they tried going on Tuesday and the restaurant was already closed. Phone calls made to Jerry’s were not answered Tuesday afternoon.
In December, we let you know that Sixty Vines– the restaurant known for its revolutionary wine on-tap program and vineyard-inspired cuisine, is making its move into Maryland with a Gaithersburg location. The restaurant is now searching for a general manager to lead the upcoming restaurant that’s taking over 212 Ellington Blvd– the former home of Pour House.
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic’s significant challenges, DJs Victor Alvarez and Carlos Jimenez took advantage of their unexpected free time to chase a long-cherished dream. As the world came to a standstill, they dedicated themselves to making Big Papi’s taco restaurant a reality in the Industry Lane Business Park near Frederick. Now, the restaurant is coming to Montgomery County.
Bouboulina, an American grill influenced by Mediterranean cuisine, will open this March at 915 Meeting St. in Pike & Rose (North Bethesda, MD).
Moby Dick has just opened its most recent location, joining FiveGuys, Chipotle, Java Nation, and more at the Kensington Shopping Center– 10506A Connecticut Ave. Kensington, MD.
Taco Bar at 3 Russell Ave in Olde Towne Gaithersburg has reopened following its closure due to a fire caused by an arson spree in September 2023. Currently in a soft opening phase, the restaurant plans a grand reopening in mid-February. (more…)
Kung Fu Tea will close its location at 11802 Rockville Pike in Pike & Rose after nearly ten years. January 30th will be the last day. The location started as Tutti Frutti.
Washingtonian Magazine has released its 2025 list of “100 Very Best Restaurants” and Maryland restaurants made the list. The full list includes “restaurants in DC, Maryland, and Virginia that wowed us with food but also with grace notes.” Below you’ll see the Maryland restaurants that were included:
The iconic Dunkin’ at 2405 Reedie Drive in Wheaton is temporarily closed as it undergoes major renovations. An exact reopening date isn’t available, but the remodeling appears to be extensive for the store that has been there for more than 50 years. Construction photo below courtesy of @javyyboyy on Instagram.