First Look: South House Garden in Olde Towne Gaithersburg (Now Open)
South House Garden located at 317 E. Diamond Ave in Gaithersburg is now open.
The restaurant describes itself as a beer garden, southern eatery and sports bar combined.
The restaurant serves over 50 beers on tap and has pool tables and old school arcade games.
The restaurant also features a dog friendly outdoor garden.
Pictured below you’ll see their lamb burger, lobster roll, chicken tenders, loaded tater tots, Parmesan fries, and a few of their arcade games.
Taste of Bethesda Food Festival Cancelled
The annual Taste of Bethesda Festival scheduled for October 2, for the second year in a row, will not be taking place due to the recent resurgence of COVID-19 cases.
The Downtown Bethesda Management organization and Bethesda Urban Partnership announced the cancellation on August 31st.
Traditionally the festival features live entertainment as the community strolls the streets filled with local vendors from nearby restaurants. Previous evens have attracted over 45,000 individuals.
Smaller-scale activities, such as live music at The Streetery and “yappy hour,” will continue in Bethesda.
Last year the Bethesda urban partnership replaced the event with an 11 day restaurant promotion event where Downtown Bethesda offered fixed-priced menus. Currently, there is no word on a replacement to take place.
The announcement was first reported byDan Schere from Bethesda Magazine.
Update on Dog Haus in Silver Spring
Dog Haus has let us know that they are looking to hold the soft opening of their new location at 933 Ellsworth Dr in Downtown Silver Spring around November 22.
The new Dog Haus is located in the space formerly home to Lebanese Taverna (now on Fenton Street).
This will be Dog Haus’s third location in Montgomery County.
Dog Haus is known for their gourmet hot dogs and burger, as well as a large local craft beer draft list. The cocktails on their menu are created by Bar Rescue’s Phil Wills.
For up-to-date location information, visit silverspring.doghaus.com or follow Dog Haus on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DogHausDogs.
Co-founders Nick Wiseman, David Wiseman and Ronen Tenne plan to open a Little Sesame restaurant at 7118 Bethesda Lane, Bethesda, Maryland, later this year, proudly joining the stellar line up of restaurants and retail in downtown Bethesda.
The opening will be the hummus brand’s first outpost outside of DC. Little Sesame is excited to bring their freshly spun hummus, seasonal pita sandwiches to the neighborhood. The fan favorite shawarma-spiced rotisserie family meals will join the menu as the perfect dinner choice along with a curated selection of quality beer, natural wine, and low ABV canned cocktails. Nick Wiseman says: “We’ve always wanted to open a shop in Bethesda” notes Wiseman “We got such a warm welcome to our Sugar Fox Pop Up and the Bethesda Central Farm Market and we’re thrilled to plant permanent roots in this community.”
The 1,200 sq ft shop will be designed by Brian Miller of Edit Lab at Streetsense, with 20 seats indoors, an additional 20 seats outdoors, and a designated area for pre-order pick up. “We are pleased to welcome Little Sesame’s first Maryland location to Bethesda Row adding to the vibrant and growing mix of DC-based restaurants in the neighborhood,” said Stuart Biel, Senior Vice President with Federal. The Bethesda outpost will join the two existing Little Sesame locations at 1828 L Street NW (opened Sept 2018) and 736 6th Street NW (opened March 2019).
About Little Sesame: Founded in 2016 by third generation Washingtonian cousins David and Nick Wiseman and chef partner Ronen Tenne, Little Sesame is a fast casual destination and consumer-packaged-goods brand based in Washington, D.C. For additional information about Little Sesame visit: www.eatlittlesesame.com
Tipico Dominicano, which started as a food truck on New Hampshire Avenue in Takoma Park and Georgia Avenue in Wheaton, has taken over the recently closed Flor De Luna location at 11417 Woodglen Drive in Rockville.
The restaurant offers Dominican specialties like picadera (finger foods you can eat with your hands), salami frito (fried salami), queso frito (fried cheese), chicken/cheese/beef pastelitos, and more.
Flor De Luna closed last month after five years. The transition to Tipico has been quick, as the new restaurant has already opened.
Flor De Luna signage is still up above the restaurant, but you will see Tipico signage in the windows (photo below).
Featured photo shows the picadera mixta, from the restaurant’s Instagram account.
Beyond MoCo: Full On to Open New Location in Annapolis
Full On Craft Eats & Drinks at 4007 Norbeck Rd in Rockville will be opening up a new location later this year in Annapolis, MD.
Full On features high end sandwiches made with in-house roasted meats and homemade sauces, as well as a rotating selection of regional beer and wine.
The new restaurant will be located in the Annapolis Harbour Center at the former location of Baja Fresh. Owner Julie Harris tells us that the new spot is about double the size of the Rockville location and will include a full bar and outdoor seating.
Co-owner Michelle Houser Harris was a contestant on season 14 of the Fox reality show Hell’s in 2015.
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Opens Today
After COVID caused last year’s fair to be cancelled for the first time in it’s 70 plus year history, the Montgomery County Fair returns today, August 13th at 3PM and will run through Saturday, August 21st.
The third annual Fair Foodie Awards will take place tonight at 6pm at the seating tent across from the Fair’s souvenir booth and MoCoShow’s own Alex T will be one of the special judges for the event. Categories include Best Taste and Most Creative for entrees, desserts, and drinks!
Tickets are available here and don’t forget, children 11 and under are free everyday. Family Day is on Wednesday August 18th where Carnival Megapass one-day ride wristbands are only $20 for all ages and you can ride until 11 PM!
The MoCo Show is proud to be an official sponsor of the 2021 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, please make sure to stop by our booth located in front of the Grandstand and say hello!
DAILY FAIR SCHEDULE:
• Friday, August 13th, 3 pm-midnight
• Saturday, August 14th, 10 am – midnight
• Sunday, August 15th – Thursday, August 19th, 10 am to 11 pm
• Friday, August 20 – Saturday, August 21st, 10 am – midnight
Carnival hours of operation:
• Friday, August 13th, 3:00 pm – midnight
• Saturday, August 14th noon – midnight
• Sunday, August 15th – Thursday, August 19th noon to 11 pm
• Friday, August 20 – Saturday, August 21st, noon-midnight
Click here to see a list of free and discounted activities at the fair.
MASK POLICY:
Effective August 7, 2021, the Montgomery County Council has instituted an indoor face mask requirement for everyone over 2 years of age regardless of vaccination status. This mandate will be implemented in the following buildings on the Montgomery County Fairgrounds: Farm and Garden, Old Timers, Home Arts, Arts Crafts and Photography, 4-H, Chilly Mall, Big Cheese, Ice Cream Parlor, Heritage, all Restrooms, Birthing Center, Poultry Barn, Souvenir Building, and First Aid. Face masks are also required for those persons who are working in food preparation throughout the Fairgrounds. Face masks will be required upon entry to the free Shuttle Busses that run between Lake Forest Mall and the Fairgrounds.“
Montgomery County Fair Grapes & Grain Tent Schedule
VACCINATIONS:
Along with the carnival rides and funnel cakes, fairgoers will have an opportunity to get the COVID-19 vaccination at this year’s Montgomery County Agricultural Fair.
The vaccination site will be located next to the ticket booth at 501 Perry Parkway. There will be people there to help people to make arrangements for the second shot since it is 30 days apart and the vaccination site won’t be here. For more information on where you can get the COVID-19 vaccine, visit the County’s COVID-19 website.
Vaccine Site Schedule:
August 13 – Vaccine open for customers 3PM-9 PM +/-
August 14 to August 21 – Vaccine site open for customers 12PM-7:00 PM
For more information on where you can get the COVID-19 vaccine, visit the County’s COVID-19 website.
The latest edition of the TasteMoCo Passport will be available this Friday, August 13, at 3PM exclusively at the MoCoShow booth at the Montgomery County Fair! New restaurants in this edition include Kung Fu Tea (RIO, Rockville), JAVA Nation (Kensington, Silver Spring, and coming soon to Gaithersburg), Bear Brick Oven Pizza (Cloverly), Gardenia’s Cafe (Gaithersburg), Rio Grande Grill (Germantown), Mangu Delight (Silver Spring) and Royal Tandoor (Gaithersburg) as well as returning favorites like Kusshi Sushi (Pike & Rose), Dog Haus (Gaithersburg, Rockville and coming soon to Silver Spring), and Full On (Rockville)!
Over $200 in Gift Passes and free items from over 20 restaurants from across Montgomery County!
Full list of restaurants:
Bear Brick Oven Pizza
CB Açaí
Dickerson Market
Dog Haus
Filippo’s
Full On
Gardenia’s Café
Gyuzo
Hanaro
Hornet’s Nest Grill
Kung Fu Tea
Kusshi
JAVA Nation
LocaVino
Mangu Delight
Original Pancake House
Poke Dojo
Pop Up Poutine
Poyoteca
Quincy’s Potomac
Rio Grande Grille
Royal Tandoor
Ted’s Bulletin
The MoCoShow is a proud sponsor of the 2021 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair. Find us there daily at our booth in front of the Grandstand.
&pizza Coming to Gaithersburg Square
“Coming Soon” signage is up for &pizza at the Gaithersburg Square shopping center. The restaurant will be located next to Quickway Japanese Hibachi.
&pizza was founded by Michael Lastoria and Steve Salis (Ted’s Bulletin, Federalist Pig, and Ensemble) in 2012 with their first location on H Street in D.C.
The growing chain now has over 36 locations across the east coast including MoCo locations in Bethesda, Gaithersburg (Crown), Germantown, Pike & Rose, and Silver Spring.
Last week Marshalls opened its new location in the shopping center.
We will update with more information when it becomes available.
Feature photo courtesy of Dennis Yip. Photo below from &pizza on Facebook.
The Montgomery County Fair’s 2021 Fair Foodie Awards This Friday at 6pm
The third annual Fair Foodie Awards will take place this Friday, August 13th at 6pm at the seating tent across from the souviner booth at the Montgomery County Fair. Concessionaires will be serving the items all 9 days of Fair!
The MoCoShow’s own Alex Tsironis will be one of the special judges for this event. Make sure to stop by the MoCoShow’s booth at the fair and say hello!
Check back to see who wins Best Taste and Most Creative in the entree, dessert, and drink categories!
Below are a few of the 2019 winners:
Supreme Champion Most Creative Entree
DEMETRIS GRILL
Chicken Bacon Ranch Ribbon Chips
Supreme Champion Most Creative And Best Taste Drink
TIMMONS ICE CREAM STAND
Cookie Monster Milkshake
Supreme Champion Most Creative Sweet Treat And Honorable Mention For Best Taste
WENSIL FUNNEL CAKE
Birthday Cake Funnel Cake
Honorable Mention For Creativity And Best Taste Drink
TWIN VALLEY DISTILLERS
Raspberry Sage Lemonade – non alcoholic
The MoCo Show is proud to be an official sponsor of the 2021 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair!
Black Lion Café, which has a location in Rockville, will be opening a new location in the Fenton Silver Spring apartments at 8240 Fenton St in Silver Spring.
In addition to coffee, the Black Lion Café serves smoothies and vegan baked goods at their 9705 Traville Gateway Dr. location in Rockville.We will post an update when an opening date is announced.
Source of the Spring was the first to report this news.
