East County
Bear Brick Oven Pizza is Now Open in Cloverly
In the summer of 2019 we let you know that Bear Brick Oven Pizza would be taking over the old Greek Islands Grill location on New Hampshire Avenue in Cloverly.
Popeyes Construction Set to Begin, Pizza Hut Demolished and Cleared (Briggs Chaney)
Back in November we let you know that Popeyes will be taking over the old Pizza Hut location in the Briggs Chaney shopping center (13886 Old Columbia Pike).
Gong Cha and Fuji Teriyaki Will Hold its Soft Opening on Wednesday, 2/3 at the Orchard Center in Calverton
Bubble tea and teriyaki will be available starting tomorrow at the Orchard Center on Cherry Hill Rd in Calverton, as the Gong Cha/Fuji Teriyaki combo shop will hold its soft opening tomorrow (Wednesday, 2/3) from 11am-10pm.
Big Greek Cafe Hillandale is Coming Soon!
Big Greek Cafe has become one of the most popular restaurants in MoCo in recent years, having opened four locations across the county (Bethesda, Downtown Silver Spring, Kensington, and Rockville).
Break Em Fix Em Grand Opening in Colesville Center
Break Em Fix Em, a repair and accessory shop, is holding a grand opening event at its new location in the Colesville Center (13430 New Hampshire Ave).
Updated to reflect new closing date of February 22nd, changed from February 28th
ShopRite of White Oak (located in Calverton) to Close Permanently on February 22nd
Kona Ice is Coming to Olney/Burtonsville and Surrounding Areas
Scott and Staci Gilreath announced that they’ll be bringing Kona Ice to Olney, Ashton, Sandy Spring, Colesville, Burtonsville, Spencerville, and Laurel.
“Just a kid from Jersey with a dream.” The new food truck that serves New Jersey style hot dogs has opened for business today. The hot dogs will cost between $3-$5 and will include a variety of topping options. Per the Catalyst Hot Dogs website (menu available in link):
”Owner/operator, Chris Van Jura, has been a member of the Hospitality Industry for nearly 20 years. Over this time he has, on a daily basis, done what every Hospitalian does, which is put the attention and focus on the guest. During this time, he has relocated to the DMV, found love and started a family. He has devoted hundreds of hours to the needs of others—and now, through the pandemic and two furloughs, he has made a choice: We’re getting into the Hot Dog business!”
Update (1/17/21): Five Below Will Have its Grand Opening on Saturday, February 6th
Five Below is Coming to the Orchard Center on Cherry Hill Rd
Two New Restaurants for Briggs Chaney Marketplace
Two new restaurants have recently opened in Briggs Chaney Marketplace in the last few weeks (Outlet Drive in Silver Spring).