The 4th Annual Taste of Rio will return to Rio in Gaithersburg this September, with this year’s event expanding into a 10-day celebration of the development’s dining scene.
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Kareem’s Lebanese Kitchen is hiring as it prepares to open its first Washington metropolitan area location at 212 Boardwalk Place in Rio. While an exact opening date has not yet been announced, the restaurant is targeting an August debut. Exterior and interior construction both appear to be nearing completion.
The proposed redevelopment of Rio-Washingtonian Center will undergo additional revisions and a new round of public review after the Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council voted Monday to reopen the record indefinitely.
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Update: The proposed redevelopment of Rio-Washingtonian Center will undergo additional revisions and a new round of public review after the Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council voted Monday to reopen the record indefinitely. Additional information can be found here.
Gaithersburg City planning staff is recommending approval of a major redevelopment plan for Rio-Washingtonian Center that would bring 463 new apartments, more than 41,000SF of retail space, and several new public amenities to the popular Gaithersburg destination. The Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council is expected to hold its policy discussion and take final action on Monday, July 20.
Permanent signage has been installed at Orange Pocket in Rio in Gaithersburg. The Japanese and Korean-inspired pop culture and lifestyle retailer is now expected to open in mid-August at 30 Grand Corner Avenue, taking over the former Pier 1 Imports and seasonal Spirit Halloween space. (more…)
New storefront signage at Orange Pocket now reads “See You in August,” signaling that the Japanese and Korean-inspired pop culture and lifestyle store is preparing to welcome customers later this summer.
A new drink destination has arrived at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg. Sip, a family-owned dirty soda and mocktail stand, recently opened next to Bear’s Shaved Ice near the carousel and playground, offering a menu of customizable dirty sodas, mocktails, energy drink mixes, sparkling water refreshers, and specialty beverages (preview video available below).
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Here’s a look at the latest openings, closings, and upcoming projects at Rio in Gaithersburg. (more…)
After a $10.2 million transformation, DICK’S Sporting Goods is officially ready to unveil its new House of Sport at Rio Lakefront. The reimagined store at 2 Grand Corner Avenue in Gaithersburg will celebrate its grand opening with a three-day “House Party” from Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7, featuring athlete appearances, giveaways, interactive experiences, and special promotions. We have first-look photos below.
Rosegate Boutique has announced its grand opening celebration will take place May 29 and 30 from 12 pm to 6 pm. The new boutique is located at 22 Grand Corner Avenue in Gaithersburg at the former site of Bluemercury at Rio Lakefront. (more…)
A new Japanese and Korean-inspired pop culture and lifestyle store called Orange Pocket is coming soon to 30 Grand Corner Avenue at RIO Lakefront in Gaithersburg. (more…)