Hook & Reel will have its beer, wine, and liquor license hearing on Thursday, October 7th at 9:30am.
It has been nearly two years, December of 2019, since we let you know that the Cajun seafood restaurant and bar would be coming to MoCo with two new locations (Gaithersburg and Wheaton).
The wait is over, as the much anticipated opening of La Gula Mexicana is here. The restaurant is currently holding a soft opening, as they train new staff and work out a few kinks prior to fully opening.
La Gula Mexicana is owned and operated by the same people who have brought you Taco Bar El Guero (located in Gaithersburg near Rio) and Ixtapalapa on 355 in Gaithersburg.
Chaia Tacos, which has two locations in Washington, DC, announced in July that it will be opening a pop-up shop at 7237 Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda, the former site of Häagen-Dazs.
Last night we were told the restaurant will be opening on Tuesday, September 28th.
Kumbia is Coming to Rockville Town Square, Replacing Spice Xing
Kumbia, a South American restaurant focusing on cuisine from Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Brazil, and Ecuador, is coming to 100 B Gibbs Street in Rockville Town Square, the former location of Spice Xing. The restaurant is expected to open this winter.
It has been over two years since we let you know that True Food Kitchen would be taking the place of Joe’s Crab Shack in Rio.
Originally slated for a late 2020 opening, we spoke with a team member back in March who told us the restaurant would not open until 2022. Earlier today, Rio doubled down on the timeframe as they advertised a Spring 2022’arrival for the restaurant.
Moorenko’s has announced that all of their stores, including both MoCo locations, will now be open for their regular hours.
Their stores had temporarily reduced hours of operation due to a staffing shortage, but announced that they are all now fully staffed.
Ladurée Paris Coming to Bethesda
Federal Realty announced today that Ladurée Paris is coming to 4808 Bethesda Ave In Bethesda.
Updated to reflect opening date prior to Grand Opening celebration Z&Z, owned and operated by the Dubbaneh family, will open in the exact location their grandfather opened a deli in […]
Kusshi ko, a restaurant by the folks who have brought you Kusshi Sushi (Pike & Rose), Hanaro (Bethesda), and Poke Dojo (Bethesda Row), will be moving into the location formerly occupied by Gusto in Downtown Silver Spring (8512 Fenton Street).
For now, management tells us they know that sushi will be part of what the restaurant offers, but they’re looking into doing more than just sushi with the space. “We know it‘ll be more quick service style,” owner Wesley Yao tells us.
Shake Shack Confirms They Will Not Be Opening at Former Arby’s Location
Back in June, Washington Business Journal reported that Shake Shack would be renovating and taking over the former Arby’s location at 11710 Rockville Pike in Rockville.
Zinnia has announced on their social media accounts that they will be holding their grand opening on October 1. According to their website, “at Zinnia, patrons can get excited for a beer and wine garden, cafè, tavern, and fine dining restaurant,” and that guests can enjoy options from a beer truck and an outdoor bar.
The restaurant will also feature an all day cafè that is “expected to serve sandwiches, pastries, coffee, and more” and that guests should be on the lookout for some twists on some of Mrs. K’s favorites dishes.