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The Best Burger in Maryland?
Many consider the Sunshine Burger from the Sunshine General Store in Brookeville, MD (often referred to as Sunshine, between Olney and Damascus) the best burger in Maryland. The burger boasts a ½ pound of ground beef topped with lettuce, tomato, onions, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise. However, part of the burger’s charm lies in the unique atmosphere of the General Store itself.
SOLD OUT: New Restaurant Featuring Mission-Style Burritos Forced to Close Early After Selling Out
“SOLD OUT. We’re sorry but we did not anticipate the quantity of burritos y’all can throw down.” San Pancho Burritos, which recently opened at 7056 Carroll Ave in Takoma Park, was forced to close early on Monday after selling out of burritos. The restaurant will reopen on Wednesday morning at 8am.
Bits & Bites: Howard County cheesesteaks break the internet, Natalie Portman dines out and Summer Restaurant Week begins
Cheesesteak & Co. opened to a steady stream of customers on its first day. A couple of days later, a food influencer with 100,000 followers stopped by. Then came the memes. Co-owner Phill Gharfeh is still trying to figure out how, exactly, his cheesesteak carryout in Elkridge became the subject of so much attention among Howard County foodies. He’s quick to dispel any notion, however, that the ...
He Fell In Love With Making Pizza As Teenager, Now This Maryland Chef Is Living His Dream
What started as a passion project for Chef Edwin Garcia in Maryland landed him a coveted spot inside a Montgomery County food hall, and he's just getting started.El Jefe Wood Fired Pizza has a new home at the Solaire Social food hall in downtown Silver Spring after becoming a renowned mobile kitche…
Keep the concerts coming! Here are the hottest acts visiting the Baltimore area in August and September.
Are you in for some more musical fun this summer? These are some of the concerts in August and September to make your summer even cooler!. About: Are you ready for an out-of-this-world experience? Elliott’s Out of This World Experience tour is her first headline tour and marks her 30 years in the music industry. She will perform her greatest hits across arenas in North America and will be joined by singer-songwriter Ciara, rapper and actor Busta Rhymes, and record producer and rapper Timbaland.
Hangry Joe’s Germantown Opens This Week
Hangry Joe’s at 19730 Germantown Rd in the Shops at Germantown shopping center is scheduled to open on Wednesday, July 17. The restaurant will hold a ribbon-cutting celebration with the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce at 12pm. Hangry Joe’s is located on the strip next to the Safeway, in the...
Former Famous Dave’s/Diya Bistro Location to Be Demolished; Application For 297-Unit Building Is In
The building that was home to Famous Dave’s and Diya Bistro at 917 Quince Orchard Rd in Gaithersburg is set to be demolished. it has been fenced off for a while, with signage for Monocacy Custom Services (Excavation and Demolition) up on the fence. Last month we reported that an amendment to the Schematic Development Plan (SDP) was filed, requesting to construct 297 unit multi-family building on the corner of Quince Orchard Rd and Great Seneca Highway.
Bar Louie Replacement ‘Sake Japanese Steakhouse’ is Now Open
It has been more than three years since we let you know that Sake Japanese Steak House is coming to the former location of Bar Louie at Wheaton Mall (11006 Veirs Mill Rd in Wheaton). The restaurant is now in its soft opening phase and taking reservations. The restaurant menu...
New ‘Häagen-Dazs’ ice cream shop opens in Rockville
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – What better way to cool off during these hot summer days than with some ice cream? A new Häagen-Dazs ice cream shop opened over the weekend in the Congressional Plaza in Rockville. The new shop is the franchise’s second location in Montgomery County. DC News Now caught up […]
‘Hero’ cat alerts residents to Gaithersburg townhome fire
A cat awakened residents of a two-story townhome in Gaithersburg early Sunday, alerting them of a fire that had started in the first-floor kitchen, according to authorities. At approximately 4:20 a.m. Sunday, fire and rescue crews responded to the 600 block of West Side Drive for a report of a house fire, MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer wrote on social media.
Kajiken holding soft opening in Rockville
The doors have opened at Kajiken at 1701 Rockville Pike A7, at the Shops at Congressional Village. A soft opening is being held through Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Soft opening hours are 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM for lunch, and 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM for dinner. Each day, you'll have a chance to win a tote bag by playing Rock-Paper-Scissors with restaurant staff. 10 bags will be given away each day, while supplies last.
168 Seasons Restaurant, Featuring Cuisine From Hong Kong, is Now Open in Rockville
168 Seasons Restaurant, featuring cuisine from Hong Kong, is now open at 316 N Washington St. in Rockville (photos by @YaoFomo). The new restaurant has taken over the location that was previously home to Xi’An Gourmet/Hot Pot for approximately five years. Xi’An has been listed as “temporarily closed” on Google, but 168 Seasons signage recently went up and the restaurant held its soft opening last week.
Maryland opens 2024 black bear hunt lottery
The Maryland 2024 black bear hunt lottery is accepting entries for the state’s annual six-day hunt. This year’s hunt is scheduled for Oct. 21-26 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. Hunters can purchase applications for $15 from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources online, via a license agent, or by calling 866-344-8889 until Aug. […]
Pollo Campero opens at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
Workers had been seen going in and out of the new Pollo Campero in the Dining Terrace food court at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda over the last two weeks. Now the Latin American chicken chain's latest location has opened for business. As you can see in the photo below, it is already a popular addition to the mall's lineup of eateries. Westfield is going all-in on Pollo Campero in Montgomery Mall, to which it has also leased a space at its Wheaton Plaza mall food court, as well.
Howard’s new age-friendly fitness lot creates accessible exercise space for seniors
Bill Roche pedaled a blue stationary bike in Centennial Park North on a recent sunny afternoon. Around him sat nine other blue workout machines, tucked between tennis courts, racquetball courts and a parking lot. The bike he was using is one of 10 workout machines that have been added to the park’s age-friendly fitness lot, unveiled by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball earlier this summer. ...
13-Time GRAMMY® Winner Chucho Valdés to Headline 20th Annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival on Saturday, Sept. 7 – MocoFeed
13-Time GRAMMY® Winner Chucho Valdés to Headline 20th Annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival on Saturday, Sept. 7. Montgomery County’s Silver Spring Arts & Entertainment District has announced that the quartet of Afro-Cuban jazz legend Chucho Valdés will headline the free 20th Annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival on Saturday, Sept. 7. Mr. Valdés—known as a pianist, bandleader, composer and arranger—has won seven GRAMMY Awards, six Latin GRAMMY Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Latin Recording Academy.
Artists & Makers Studios and BADC | Meet the Artists
Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville is thrilled to once again host BADC for the month of July. This member exhibit runs from July 3rd through July 24th at Artists & Makers Studios, with an opening reception on Friday, July 12th, 5 – 8pm. The exhibition is named after the jembe – also spelled djembe – a traditional drum with deep cultural significance within various African societies. While its specificities vary, some general meanings include unity, spirituality, communication, celebration, strength, cultural identity, and healing. Most importantly in this context, it is a drum designed for call and response. Given these qualities, Jembe is most fitting for a celebratory exhibition featuring work that highlights the diverse perspectives within the organization, and is curated by Gia Harewood. Member artists explore a range of themes through various media as a testament to the richness of the African diaspora and the depth of talent amongst BADC members. Overall, Jembe: The Beat of BADC commemorates the organization’s inspiring legacy after 25 years and amplifies its enduring influence and relevance in today’s world. Enjoy additional exhibits “Cellular” with Resident Artists – on view in the Gallery Hall, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Shop and support local working artists, makers, and professionals.
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