Update on Èkó House (Lagos) and El Mercat Bar de Tapas Coming to Rockville Town Square
Last month we let you know that Lagos Bar & Grill and El Mercat Bar de Tapas would be coming to Rockville Town Square.
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Latest Progress at Royal Farms in Gaithersburg
Below are the latest photos of the Royal Farms construction in Gaithersburg. You’ll notice since our last update that the building has added its trademark weathervanes and Royal Farms signage has been added to the gas pumps.
Mayorga Organics Staying in Rockville for Several More Years
Back in March we reported that Miami based Mayorga Organics will be moving its roastery and distribution center from Rockville to Baltimore. We are now being told that they plan to stay in Rockville “at least for more years”.
Gaithersburg Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Connection With Shooting Outside of Restaurant in April
Jefferson Delgado has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting Franklin Ivan Soriano Guerrero several times in the parking lot of Antojitos restaurant at 12 E Diamond Ave E in Gaithersburg back on April 18.
Montgomery Village Center Update: New Pho Restaurant Coming, Starbucks & More
Boo Boo’s Pho is the latest restaurant to be listed as coming soon to the recently redeveloped Montgomery Village Center. No information is available about the business other than it is listed on KLNB Commercial Real Estate website.
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Signage has been installed at 24B Vital Way in Silver Spring (Colesville) for carry out / delivery only restaurant Sweet Block. Sweet Block will offer tropical desserts along with traditional treats only found in the streets of various Latin countries.
The owners tell us that they are looking to open this fall and that the one stop dessert shop will feature Latin food, art, and culture from various countries such as Mexico, Colombia, El Salvador, Brazil, Puerto Rico, and Peru.
New Starbucks in Gaithersburg Update
Construction on the new Starbucks at the Spectrum in Gaithersburg is progressing. The location is expected to open by the end of the year.
Update on Upcoming Bethesda Bagels in Fallsgrove
Back on April 1st, we let you know that Bethesda Bagels would be coming to 14929-D Shady Grove Rd in Rockville, the former site of GameStop, in Fallsgrove (the GameStop location closed in January of this year).
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.
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9/18 Update: The Briggs Chaney Popeyes is Now Open
Back in November 2020 we let you know that Popeyes will be taking over the old Pizza Hut location in the Briggs Chaney shopping center (13886 Old Columbia Pike).
Taste of Bethesda Food Festival Cancelled
The Downtown Bethesda Management organization and Bethesda Urban Partnership announced the cancellation on August 31st.