California-based Dave’s Hot Chicken opened its first Montgomery County location in White Oak on November 15 and is set to launch a second restaurant at 11564 Rockville Pike in the Metro Pike Shopping Center This new Dave’s site will occupy the former McDonald’s location, which is relocating to 11710 Rockville Pike later this year.

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Downtown Frederick Partnership has announced that The Banyan is set to become the ultimate destination for food, music, and unforgettable experiences, all under one roof. Located at 216 E Patrick St., this expansive 17,000+ sq. ft. venue promises to be a vibrant addition to the community.

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In October we let you know that T Pot Hot Pot & Korean BBQ is coming to 9679 Lost Knife Road in the Montgomery Village Crossing shopping center in Gaithersburg.  A permit for $289K worth of improvements was issued to the restaurant earlier this month, so construction is expected to begin soon in the space that was previously home to Golden Star Buffet.

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Nearly 20 years after the last CHI-CHI’S restaurant closed, the beloved Mexican chain is set to make a comeback. In December, it was announced that Michael McDermott, son of CHI-CHI’S founder, had secured the rights to use the CHI-CHI’S name on physical restaurant locations through an agreement with Hormel Foods, which owns the brand’s trademarks.

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In October we let you know that ZiZa Kabob, which opened its first restaurant at  7351 Assateague Dr. in Jessup, signed on to open its second location in the Twinbrook Quarter development that will feature the upcoming Wegmans in Rockville. Now, the restaurant says it expects to open in late 2025. Signage has gone up on the door of its upcoming location at 1675 Chapman Ave.

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