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El Catrachito is Now Open in Olney

Published April 23, 2022 at 1:05PM

El Catrachito has opened its fourth MoCo location in Olney, taking over the location that was formerly home to Milk & Cheese at 18050 Georgia Avenue. Back in November, we were able to confirmed that Milk & Cheese closed permanently after operating for approximately 6 months in the location that was also the former site of Thai Cuisine.

The restaurant opened its most recent location at 211. N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg just over a year ago. The menu features popular Honduran dishes such as baleadas and pollo can tajadas, as well as Salvadoran dishes like Pupusas and Mexican cuisine like fajitas, and a lot more. El Catrachito has additional locations in Wheaton (2408 University Blvd.) and Takoma Park (940 East-West Highway).

Glenmont

Glenmont Starbucks Drive-Thru is Now Open; Cafe Opening This Weekend

By MCS Staff

Published April 22, 2022 at 9:14AM

Last July we let you know that Starbucks would be moving in to the Glenmont Shopping Center, taking over the location what was previously home to Capital One and a Chevy Chase banks (2315 Randolph Road).

The store is now open…partially. We have been told that the location is only opening its drive-thru today and will open the cafe portion of the store this weekend.

Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg: Ela Mesa Taste of Greece Announces Opening Date

By Patrick Herron

Published April 20, 2022 at 4:50PM | Updated April 23, 2022 at 11:19AM

Back in June of 2020 we let you know that Ela Mesa Taste of Greece would be coming to the Spectrum Town Center in Gaithersburg. After almost two years, the restaurant has announced it will hold its grand opening on Monday, May 2nd. The new Greek restaurant is located at 109 Paramount Park Drive in the Spectrum Town Center in Gaithersburg, which is currently home to restaurants like Barking Made Cafe, California Tortilla, Hot Pot Hero, and Firebirds.

The pandemic, coupled with permitting and supply chain issues, caused the delays in the restaurant’s opening. The restaurant will offer traditional Greek fare and will also have a full bar that seats 10 people. Ela Mesa will be open Monday through Saturday 11am-10pm, and Sunday 11am-9pm.

Gaithersburg

Saints Row Brewing’s Rockville Location Now Closed, New Olde Towne Gaithersburg Location Opening in May

By Patrick Herron

Published April 18, 2022 at 11:43AM

Saints Row Brewing’s Rockville taproom served its last beer this past Saturday, April 16, as the brewery is moving to a new location in to Old Towne Gaithersburg, which is scheduled to open in May.

Saints Row will be taking over the former Brawling Bear production and taproom facilities at 15 Fulks Corner Ave. Brawling Bear ceased operations in 2020.

Rockville

GNC is Coming to Federal Plaza

By MCS Staff

Published April 16, 2022 at 7:49AM

GNC will be opening a new location at Federal Plaza in Rockville, according to signage placed in the window next to Crumbl cookies at 12266 Rockville Pike, Suite L.

GNC filed for Chapter 11/bankruptcy in June 2020. The vitamin and dietary supplement company that has been around since the 40s, also announced that it would close 20% of its over 5,000 locations at the time.

Aspen Hill

The Joint Chiropractic to Open in Aspen Hill and Park Potomac

By MCS Staff

Published April 16, 2022 at 6:46AM

The Joint, an affordable chiropractic care center, has opened in the Travilah Square shopping center in Rockville and will be opening new locations in Aspen Hill and Park Potomac soon.

Back in January we let you know that a new location is also coming to the Montgomery Village Center and will be located between Dollar Tree and the soon-to-be open Moe’s Southwest Grill.

Potomac

The Pretzel Bakery is Now Open

By MCS Staff

Published April 14, 2022 at 8:38AM | Updated September 26, 2022 at 10:11AM

Back in November we let you know that The Pretzel Bakery, which opened it’s DC location at 257 15th Street SE in DC back in 2012, was coming to Cabin John Village in Potomac. The bakery is located in the space formerly occupied by the Hair Cuttery at 7961 Tuckerman Ln. According to its website, the Pretzel Bakery serves small batch, hand-rolled, Philadelphia-style soft pretzels fresh-out-of-the-oven all day. In addition to traditional pretzels, they also sell pretzel dogs, pretzel calzones, stuffed pretzel “bombs”, and pretzel sliders.

It is now open. According to Google, the hours of operation are as follows:

Potomac

Potomac: Yirasai Sushi Announces Opening Date

By Patrick Herron

Published April 13, 2022 at 1:09PM

Yirasai was previously located at 5110 Ridgefield Road in the Westwood Shipping Center in Bethesda.

Per the Yirasai website, “Kim’s Yirasai Sushi and Café is owned and operated by Mr. Kim. He took over the restaurant from the previous owner in 2004 and has worked hard to make Yirasai a neighborhood gem.”

Germantown

Chef Gregory Webb, Who Competed Against Bobby Flay, is Bringing Laperaux, the journeymanchef’s Bistro to Germantown

By MCS Staff

Published April 12, 2022 at 9:03AM | Updated October 22, 2022 at 6:10PM

A new restaurant, Laperaux, the journeymanchef’s Bistro, is coming to 18056 Mateny Rd in Germantown, the former home of Gumbo Ya Ya, Dickie’s BBQ Pit, and Cafe Mileto (located in the same strip as Shoppers). Chef and owner Gregory Webb, who has earned such accolades and awards as “Chef of the Year 1998” in Houston, Texas, “Winner all Categories” at the Texas Open Wild Game Cookoff, “Top Chefs of Mexico City” and many others, will be bringing a French bistro to the location, which hopes to open this Spring.

The restaurant will offer high casual cuisine created by Webb, who has competed against Bobby Flay on The Food Network, and won numerous ‘chopped style’ competitions put on for various local charity and fund raising events, including DC Central Kitchen’s Chefs Cook Off. Webb decided on the location because it’s close to his Gaithersburg home. Previously, he spent 7 years as the executive chef at Downtown Crown’s Paladar. He looks forward to continuing to serve the community and is hoping for an August opening. We’ll have updates for you as construction progresses at the upcoming restaurant.

Bethesda

Alex Baby and Toys is Coming Soon to Montgomery Mall

By MCS Staff

Published April 10, 2022 at 8:15AM

Alex Baby and Toys, a new concept from FYE, will be coming soon to Montgomery Mall. It will be located downstairs next to Old Navy. Though the FYE website lists two locations at Montgomery Mall (doesn’t specify that the locations are not yet open), we are told there will only be one in the mall.

Signage is up on the exterior of the upcoming toy/baby product store, but construction remains ongoing inside. As of now, there aren’t many details as to what the store will provide, but the name is pretty telling.

Gaithersburg

Grog Beer and Wine Opens in New Gaithersburg Location

By MCS Staff

Published April 10, 2022 at 7:44AM

Grog Beer and Wine is now open 513 Quince Orchard Rd in the Firstfield shopping center in Gaithersburg. The beer and wine is now occupying the location that was formerly home to SuperCuts.

Grog closed its location at 524 N. Frederick Ave, between AT&T and Ashley Furniture Homestore, in the Gaithersburg Square shopping center late last year and announced the move with signage posted at the old location.