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Wheaton Mall Update: Openings, Closings, and Coming Soon (Summer 2024)
Below is a list of businesses that have recently opened, closed, or are coming soon to Wheaton Mall at 11160 Veirs Mill Rd. Sake Japanese Steak House is now open in the space previously occupied by Bar Louie. The restaurant is currently in its soft opening phase and taking reservations. Its menu consists of a variety of appetizers, hibachi, sushi, and more.
A dog owner grieves: 3 dogs die at PetSmart facility
ALEXANDIA, Va. (DC News Now) — Employees of the PetSmart store at Potomac Yard Shopping Center in Alexandria are undergoing retraining following the deaths of the three dogs at the location, according to a company statement. The deaths took place within the span of a week since the first one happened during the last week […]
Hagerstown-area man uses 'Vegas Vacation' pseudonym to share story about huge lottery win
A Hagerstown-area man, using the name of a character who strikes it lucky in "Vegas Vacation," and a construction co-worker won $1 million recently from a Maryland Lottery scratch-off game, according to the agency. The Maryland Lottery allows winners to remain anonymous. ...
Local Bounti expands distribution to Sam’s Club
"The past several months have been pivotal for Local Bounti with the commencement of commercial operations at our new growing facilities in Washington and Texas," Local Bounti President and Chief Financial Officer Kathleen Valiasek said in a news release. "The incremental capacity afforded by these facilities is critical in our effort to provide our retail customers consistent access to fresh, sustainable, locally grown produce."
“Hottest Sandwich Shop” Award Winner Has Locations in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia
Restaurant industry professionals and their allies gathered Sunday night at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the 42nd Annual RAMMYS Awards Gala. Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington announced winners and a range of special distinctions, celebrating excellence in long-standing categories that range from individual professional honors to accolades celebrating culinary concepts and service. The “Hottest Sandwich Shop” award went to Colada Shop, which has locations in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Winning Mega Millions lottery tickets sold in California, Maryland and Virginia
INGLEWOOD – There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Friday (July 19) evening’s drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery. Three tickets were sold matching five numbers in California, Maryland and Virginia. The ticket sold in California was sold at a grocery store in the...
Sweet Sweet Kitchen Expands Again With Second D.C. Location
Sweet Sweet Kitchen, which specializes in cuisine from Jamaica and Sierra Leone, has once again expanded and opened a second D.C. location at 2427 Minnesota Ave. SE, according to PoPville. According to the restaurant’s Instagram account, the grand opening celebration occurred on July 1st. Sweet Sweet Kitchen began as...
Free scoops and specials for National Ice Cream Day in D.C.
It's National Ice Cream Day on Sunday. Here's where to find free and BOGO scoops and specials around D.C.Why it matters: Most national food holidays are fake — lookin' at you, Crouton Day — but Ice Cream Day is 1) universally loved, and 2) officially signed into existence by President Reagan in 1984.Just say YES to these specials.🍾 Tipsy Scoop (Penn Quarter): The "ice cream barlour" is giving away 50 free scoops of the new Spiked Cherry Limeade Sorbet to first customers.Ⓜ️ Metrobar (Brentwood): A Sunday ice cream social (12-6pm) combines frozen treats from local vendors, food trucks, a beer...
Silver Spring’s Zinnia Honored with Beer Program of the Year RAMMY Award
Zinnia in Silver Spring won the RAMMY award for Beer Program of the Year at the 42nd Annual RAMMY Awards Gala, which took place on Sunday evening at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in D.C. Since its opening in 2021, Zinnia has received several accolades, including being named the...
Kapow Buddy opening at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
Is coming soon to Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. It's the latest in a long line of Chipotle-style fast-casual bowl restaurants. This time, the theme cuisine is Thai. Your imagination will suggest to you that a grain base will be loaded with vegetables, proteins, and Thai cuisine toppings, and - incredibly - your hunch is correct. In fact, Westfield says in its promotion of the restaurant that "Kapow Buddy is eager to introduce their famous Thai food in the 'Bowl Style' to offer customers a variety of choices including grains, proteins, toppings, and more." When it opens, look for Kapow Buddy on Level 1 in the Old Navy wing.
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