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Published March 12, 2022 at 8:41AM

Kumbia, a South American restaurant focusing on cuisine from Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Brazil, and Ecuador, will be holding its grand opening celebration at on Saturday, March 19th. The new restaurant is located at 100 B Gibbs Street in Rockville Town Square, the former location of Spice Xing.

Per Federal Realty: Kumbia will occupy a 3,904-sqaure-foot space at 100 B Gibbs Street next to First Watch and Truist Bank. Named after the popular music style similar to salsa and reggae, the full-service restaurant will offer a variety of South American food from Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Brazil, and Ecuador. It will also offer a robust tableside cocktail menu and a variety of nighttime entertainment.

Lakeforest Mall

Rita’s in Lakeforest Mall Has Closed

By Patrick Herron

Published March 11, 2022 at 1:42PM

Rita’s Italian Ice, located on the lower level of Lakeforest Mall (701 Russel Ave) in Gaithersburg, has permanently closed.

The chain, which is known for their Italian ice and frozen custard, has remaining MoCo locations in Burtonsville, Derwood, Germantown, and Silver Spring. It previously had locations in Gaithersburg (Quince Orchard Rd) and Olney.

Restaurants

Hulu Skewer House to Open in Old Mi Rancho Location

By MCS Staff

Published March 11, 2022 at 8:16AM

Hulu Skewer House will be moving in to 1488-B Rockville Pike, the former location of Mi Rancho (next to Yekta).

As of now, we don’t have much information on the restaurant, but we know that it has a hearing with Alcohol Beverage Services for a beer, wine, and liquor license at 9:30am on March 17.

Bethesda

Opening Date Announced for Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

By Patrick Herron

Published March 10, 2022 at 11:34AM | Updated March 17, 2022 at 5:14PM

Update: Frank Pepe has announced that due to “unforeseen events,” the opening of the restaurant has been delayed one week to March, 28.

Connecticut-based Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana has announced they will open its first DMV location at Bethesda’s Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) on March 21.

Restaurants

Guavaberry Dominican Restaurant Now Open in Silver Spring

By Patrick Herron

Published March 10, 2022 at 10:42AM | Updated May 6, 2022 at 10:17PM

Guavaberry Dominican Restaurant is now open at 8417 Georgia Ave, the former site of The Greek Place. The Greek Place closed this past December. The restaurant is open everyday of the week from from 8am-11pm and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The menu features fish, stews, and mofongo, a dish made with mashed fried green plantains. Dominican cuisine is influenced by Spanish, indigenous Taíno, Middle-Eastern and African dishes.

Bethesda

Bonchon to Open Three New MoCo Locations

By MCS Staff

Published March 9, 2022 at 6:06PM

South Korea-based Bonchon, a Korean fried chicken concept with 115 U.S. locations, has signed an agreement with JSM Development LLC to open six stores in Maryland and Washington, D.C. The first will open by February 2023, according to FastCasual.com

Source of the Spring reports that three of the new locations will be in Montgomery County; in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton.

Germantown

The Stoltzfus Family, Owners of the Dutch Family Restaurant in Germantown, Involved in Serious Auto Collision

By Patrick Herron

Published March 9, 2022 at 1:15PM

The Stoltzfus family, owners of the Dutch Family Restaurant located inside of the Lancaster County Dutch Market at 12613 Wisteria Dr. in Germantown, were injured in a serious car accident in South Carolina on Sunday morning. The family was traveling to Florida for a vacation.

A GoFundMe has been set up at https://www.gofundme.com/f/jr-ruthies-accidentwe

Silver Spring

Mangu Delight Food Truck to Permanently Close on Saturday, March 26

By Patrick Herron

Published March 5, 2022 at 2:11PM | Updated March 25, 2022 at 3:29PM

Dominican food truck Mangu Delight, which is parked daily at 14300 New Hampshire Ave in Silver Spring, has announced that their last day serving at the truck will be March 26.

In a message on their Instagram page, Mangu Delight thanked its customers for all of their support and said, “this is not goodybye, you will still be able to reach out for catering”.

Restaurants

Wheaton: Q’Padre Cantina is Now Open

By MCS Staff

Published March 5, 2022 at 12:24PM

Q’Padre Cantina is now open at 2312 Price Avenue in Wheaton. The location was formerly home to El Equetzal and Hollywood East Cafe prior to its move to Wheaton Mall.

The restaurant offers Mexican cuisine and has received a already review stating the following, “Gorgeous interior, generous margaritas and really delicious food.” on a Montgomery County restaurant support group.

Olney

Olney: Salt & Vine Update (at Previous Ricciuti’s Location)

By MCS Staff

Published March 4, 2022 at 9:56AM

Salt & Vine is working hard at gearing towards its debut in Olney, hoping to open by Labor Day, the restaurant tells us. It will be taking over the Olney House, which was previously the home of Ricciuti’s at 3308 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd.

Ricciuti’s closed permanently in February of 2020 and Salt & Vine was announced just prior to the longtime restaurant’s closure. That summer, the Salt & Vine pizza truck made its debut. Salt & Vine owner Thomas Zippelli, told us the initial plan was to have the truck parked out front of the restaurant until renovations were completed.

Bethesda

Bethesda: NYC’s Beloved French Bakery & Cafe, maman, Has Announced Expansion Into DC Region

By MCS Staff

Published March 3, 2022 at 11:10AM | Updated March 4, 2022 at 2:05PM

NYC’s beloved French Bakery & Café, maman, has announced its expansion to the Washington, DC region with three new locations opening this year. Its first location will be in Bethesda Row at 7140 Bethesda Ln , replacing Le Pain Quotidien.

Per Bethesda Row: