Koi Sushi is now open at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg (201 Boardwalk Place), bringing a contemporary Japanese dining concept to one of Montgomery County’s busiest mixed-use destinations. We first reported in August 2024 that the restaurant had signed on for the development, and the space is now welcoming diners. Preview video below.
A vehicle was driven into the IKEA Plan & Order point at 101 Boardwalk Place in Gaithersburg on Monday morning.
Coming soon signage is now up for Kareem’s Lebanese Kitchen at Gaithersburg’s Rio Lakefront. The restaurant will be located in the former Bach to Rock space at 212 Boardwalk Place. (more…)
Light Up the Lakefront is back at Rio in Gaithersburg this Saturday, December 6, bringing one of the area’s most popular holiday traditions to the waterfront. HOT 99.5’s Intern John, and The MoCoShow’s own “Mr. MoCo,” Alex Tsironis, will once again take the stage to host the event from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. The free celebration promises an evening packed with lights, music, entertainment, and a fireworks finale over the lake (video of last year’s event below).
DICK’S Sporting Goods at 2 Grand Corner in Gaithersburg’s Rio Lakefront is deep into its planned conversion to DICK’S House of Sport, a next-generation concept designed to offer a fully immersive shopping and athletic experience. We first reported on the project in March, when plans for a major renovation were announced. Completion is now just a couple months away.
Below is a list of restaurants and businesses that will be coming soon to Gaithersburg, MD. (more…)
Rio Lakefront and Locally Crafted in Gaithersburg will host their annual Fall Makers Market on Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26 from 11am to 5 pm.
Last week we reported that Charley Prime in Gaithersburg’s Rio would be rebranding. The restaurant has now released additional information about the new concept. (more…)
Charley Prime Foods at 9811 Washington Blvd in Gaithersburg’s Rio is set to rebrand as Charley: A Chesapeake Chophouse & Bar, with the change taking effect on October 13, 2025.
Below is a list of restaurants and businesses that will be coming soon to Gaithersburg, MD. (more…)
This past March we let you know that DICK’S Sporting Goods at 2 Grand Corner in Gaithersburg’s Rio Lakefront is transforming into a DICK’S House of Sport– a concept designed to deliver a completely immersive experience for shoppers. The store is now aiming for a January 2026 completion date (progress photos available below).