Per MCPD:  Six suspects involved in a string of retail store pack thefts have been arrested. The six suspects; two adults and four juveniles, all from Washington, D.C., are accused of entering retail stores in groups and stealing large amounts of items from eleven Montgomery County stores between April 28 to June 15, 2023.

They are also suspected of pack thefts in D.C., and Anne Arundel County. During each of the thefts, the suspects used vehicles that were stolen or carjacked from D.C. The first of the two adults, 28-year-old Shaquille Pittman, is being held without bond. He is accused of stealing from Target on Western Ave (4/29/23), Ulta in the Congressional Shopping Center (5/8/23) and (6/15/23), Sephora in Pike and Rose (5/31/23), and The Nike Store on Arlington Road (6/8/23).


Per the article, “This creative bagel and others like it are the work of partners Daniela Moreira and Andrew Dana, who opened their first deli in DC to immediate fanfare in 2018. Call Your Mother now has 12 locations, including a brand-new outpost in Denver. Moreira, who is the executive chef, infuses Call Your Mother’s menu with ingredients and flavors inspired by Dana’s Jewish heritage.” Photo by Taste MoCo.

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The Block Food Hall, which offers “various unique Asian eateries in an upbeat community-focused setup with a bar, sports on TV, and weekend DJs nightlife,” at 967 Rose Ave in North Bethesda has reopened its “Block Bar”. The food hall had paused the sale of alcoholic beverages back in April. A representative from The Block tells us that the new operating hours will be 12pm-10pm daily.


Fox 5 will kick off its 2023 Zip Trip season in Pike & Rose this upcoming Friday. Last year, FOX 5 visited 15 cities across our region of the country that we call home through their Zip Trip series. FOX 5 Zip Trip is a weekly Friday series that highlights the best spots to visit around the D.C. region area that includes on-air personalities and crew who will broadcast live from the properties to highlight the local businesses and community.

In 2023, Fox 5 will continue that by visiting 15 more cities, starting with MoCo’s very own Pike & Rose this Friday, May 26th. At each stop, they plan to “show you the incredible people and places that make the DMV special all summer long. From must-stop locations, to tasty restaurants – to compelling community members, you won’t want to miss a minute!” The Zip Trip events start early, usually around 6am, and last throughout the morning. Fox 5 Zip Trip will return to MoCo, in Germantown, on August 4th.


BIBIBOP Asian Grill, which has locations in Downtown Silver Spring (935 Ellsworth Drive) and Pike & Rose (11584 Old Georgetown Rd. Unit 1126), is offering free bowls for all teachers on Tuesday, May 2. BIBIBOP offers fully customizable bowls with your choice of proteins, bases, toppings, and sauces. Options include Korean BBQ, steak, spicy chicken, and tofu.


Montgomery County Police responded to reports of a shooting Saturday night at Pike & Rose. According to MCPD,  “At approximately 11:50 p.m., MCPD responded to the area of Pike and Rose for the report of a shooting. Preliminarily investigation revealed a dispute occurred inside a restaurant. The male subjects left the restaurant. Shots were fired. No injuries were reported. Items of evidentiary value were recovered at the scene. No one is in custody at this time. This is an ongoing investigation.”

We will post an update if additional information is available. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.


Sunil Bastola is a skilled culinary professional with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry.  Recognized for his comprehensive knowledge of international cuisines, he opened Commonwealth Indian at Pike & Rose in 2019 with the desire to bring a contemporary Indian dining experience to the area.


Two suspects were arrested in Howard County after an incident occurred in Pike & Rose involving an off-duty police officer on Friday evening.  According to MCPD, “At approximately 7:58 p.m., an attempted vehicular assault on an off-duty officer occurred in the area of Pike & Rose in North Bethesda for reasons that are still under investigation. MCP Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver of the vehicle refused to stop. Officers followed the vehicle to I-95 in Howard County, where both suspects were taken into custody. No injuries have been reported.  

This is an active and ongoing investigation. More information will be released as it becomes available.”


Caruso’s Grocery in Pike and Rose is taking reservations starting this Wednesday, December 7th. The restaurant is located at 11820 Trade St. in the dining room space that was home to Owen’s Ordinary and currently home to the recently rebranded Owen’s Tavern and Beer Garden.

The restaurant has rebranded from Owen’s Ordinary with the bar and patio becoming Owen’s Tavern and Beer Garden (launched last month) and the dining room making the change to Caruso’s Grocery. Both Caruso’s and Owen’s are operated by Neighborhood Restaurant Group.  Chef Matt Adler previously told Washingtonian Magazine that Owen’s dining room was never as busy as its  bar and patio so it made sense to repurpose the underutilized space.


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