7 Locks Changes Name of “Surrender Dorothy” Beer Due to Legal Threats From Wizard of Oz Owners
Surrender Dorothy, a medium-bodied, copper colored Rye Pale Ale brewed by 7 Locks Brewery in Rockville, has been renamed simply “Surrender”. Turner Entertainment, which owns the rights to the “Wizard of Oz”, claimed that the use of the phrase could cause brand confusion.
Last November we let you know that Call Your Mother, a “Jew-ish” deli best known for their bagel sandwiches, was planning to open a new location in Pike & Rose.
Now we know when the wait comes to an end, as Call Your Mother has announced it will open on Monday, September 20th at 8am. They’ll be open daily until 2pm.
Rockville Man Charged After Body Found Decomposing in Home
Gary D. Howes, 51, of Rockville was arrested on September 10th after the body of his father, Gary W. Howes, was found in the home they shared.
Latest Update on Chopt in Kentlands Opening Date
We spoke to representatives from the Rockville Chopt location yesterday and they told us the new Kentlands location is scheduled to open in “late October”.
On January 13th, 2021, the Secretary of the Interior designated Frieda’s Cottage as a National Historic Landmark. It earned this remarkable national recognition for its association with Dr. Frieda Fromm-Reichmann and her significant contributions to the field of medicine as a psychoanalyst.
NHLs are historic properties that illustrate the heritage of the United States as designated by the Secretary of the Interior. Each NHL represents an outstanding aspect of American history and culture. It takes 3-5 years for a nomination to go through the process.
Below you’ll find a brief history of Rockville, courtesy of Peerless Rockville. Following the brief history, you’ll see a comprehensive timeline of noteworthy events that occurred in Rockville between 8000 BC and 2011 AD.
Brief History of Rockville:
City of Rockville to Host Conversation With Director of HBO Documentary “The Crime of the Century” on September 18
The City of Rockville will host a virtual event featuring Emmy and Oscar award winning director Alex Gibney, and guest and Jonathan Novak, a former U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency attorney, to discuss their HBO film “The Crime of the Century” on September 18 at 6pm. The event is part of the cities opioid awareness month of events. Full details below.
Gregorio’s Trattoria will open its third MoCo location, and fourth overall, in Park Potomac in 2022. It will be located in the former home of Sugo (12505 Park Potomac Ave), which closed its doors permanently earlier this summer. Gregorio’s started out in Reston in 2008 and opened a second location in what’s now Cabin John Village in Potomac.
The restaurant opened its second MoCo location last November at the Shops at Sumner Place in Bethesda, in the spot that was home to China Pavilion for over two decades until it closed almost three years ago.They hope to open the new location in 6-8 months. Pictured is their chicken parmigiana with rosé sauce. The news of Gregorio’s Trattoria opening in Park Potomac was first reported by Store Reporter.
Montgomery County and City of Rockville Host September 11 Community Remembrance
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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.