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Published March 1, 2022 at 10:21PM | Updated March 9, 2022 at 10:57AM

Crumbl Cookies opened its first MoCo location about a year and a half ago at Federal Plaza in Rockville. Tonight we learned of a third Montgomery County location coming to the Kentlands neighborhood in Gaithersburg.

The bakery, known for its long box of cookies, signed on for its second location back in November– near Wegmans at The Shops at Seneca Meadows shopping center in Germantown. The shop will be located at 20650 Seneca Meadows Pkwy, in what used to be home to Sprint, next to Sally Beauty. An opening date for that location has not yet been provided.

Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg: Taco Bamba to Open Second MoCo Location

By MCS Staff

Published March 1, 2022 at 10:59AM

A little over a year ago, Chef Victor Albisu announced that the first Maryland location of Taco Bamba would open in Rockville’s Congressional Plaza in Spring 2021 (the restaurant opened in June 2021). The cult favorite takeout taqueria’s newest location will be in Quince Orchard Plaza in Gaithersburg.

The new restaurant will be located in the space that was formerly home to Urban Crawfish at 670 Quince Orchard Road, next to the upcoming Miyaji Kebab and Rumali Rolls (which is next to Beers & Cheers Too).

Restaurants

5 Upcoming MoCo Restaurant Openings That Have Created The Most Buzz (March 2022 Edition)

By MCS Staff

Published March 1, 2022 at 10:18AM | Updated June 18, 2022 at 9:31AM

Updated on 3/20/22 with additional information

Life shouldn’t be about views, likes, and shares, but this article will be as we take a look back at the upcoming restaurants that have created the most buzz on our website and associated social media accounts this winter. In 2021 we created a list of all the upcoming restaurant openings in the county, but today we’re going to highlight the five that have generated the most buzz in terms of views, likes, and shares in the first two months of the year.

Bethesda

Bethesda: Opening Information for Frank Pepe’s in Montgomery Mall

By Patrick Herron

Published February 28, 2022 at 7:41PM

Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria Napoletana will be opening its long awaited Montgomery Mall location in mid to late March, according to a social media post by WTOP’s Neal Augenstein.

Frank Pepe’s is located in the old Bobby’s Burger Palace location on the lower level across from Cheesecake Factory.

Germantown

Germantown: Opening Date Announced for First Sharetea Location in Maryland

By MCS Staff

Published February 27, 2022 at 11:04AM | Updated March 3, 2022 at 9:39AM

In December, we let you know that Sharetea, a bubble tea cafe located at 13012 Middlebrook Road in Germantown Commons, would be coming to Germantown.

The international bubble tea brand was established in Taiwan in 1992 and has since grown to over 300 stores worldwide. This will be its first Montgomery County location and first in Maryland.

Olney

Upcoming Olney Openings

By MCS Staff

Published February 26, 2022 at 8:27PM

Olney Winery

Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg: Shake Shack Prepares to Break Ground in Kentlands

By MCS Staff

Published February 26, 2022 at 10:46AM

Shake Shack has fenced off site of its upcoming Kentlands location as it prepares to break ground for its third location in Montgomery County.

On July 8, 2021, Shake Shack was granted approval for the construction of a 4,700 square foot building with outdoor seating as the second of three commercial infill sites totaling 16,000 square feet along Kentlands Square Place. The burger chain was granted its license to sell beer and wine on the premises during its Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) hearing on January 6th.

Germantown

Germantown: Amazon 4 Star Signage Up at Upcoming Location

By MCS Staff

Published February 24, 2022 at 9:56PM | Updated March 2, 2022 at 8:13PM

3/2/22 Update: Amazon has announced it will be closing all 68 of its retail stores, including Amazon Books and Amazon 4 Star locations.

Back in July we let you know of a potential Amazon location coming to Germantown. At that point it was unclear whether it would be an Amazon 4 Star or an Amazon Bookstore.

Rockville

Rockville: Opening Date Set For Upcoming Burlington Location

By MCS Staff

Published February 24, 2022 at 2:19PM | Updated March 1, 2022 at 8:33PM

Update 2/25/22: Burlington has released an opening date for the upcoming Rockville location on its website. According to the website, the location will open on Friday, April 22nd, 2022.

Back in January of 2021 we let you know that Burlington would be taking over the old Barnes & Noble Location in Montrose Crossing.

Silver Spring

Silver Spring: Tropical Smoothie Cafe Coming to Woodmoor Shopping Center

By Patrick Herron

Published February 24, 2022 at 1:02PM | Updated June 26, 2022 at 9:52AM

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has opened many new locations in MoCo in the last couple years and their latest location will be at 10141 Colesville Rd, at the Woodmoor Shopping Center, according to a report by Source of the Spring. It will be taking over the space formerly occupied by Hoover-Fisher Florists.

No opening date has been announced.

Gaithersburg

Lenscrafters to Open Two New MoCo Locations

By MCS Staff

Published February 23, 2022 at 8:47PM

Lenscrafters will be opening two new MoCo locations in the coming months, with new locations coming to Pike & Rose and Rio. The eyewear retailer has posted signage at both locations indicating they are “coming soon.”

LensCrafters offers eye exams and sells prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. “Customers can expect to find innovative technology, the newest styles, and unparalleled personalized service. They offer a wide range of prescription lenses for eyeglasses and sunglasses, perfectly tailored to your lifestyle.”