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“Anthony Bourdain’s Favorite Chinese Food” Opens First Maryland Location

Xi’an Famous Foods quietly opened Thursday, Nov. 5, at Montrose Crossing in Rockville, marking the New York-based Chinese fast-casual chain’s first Maryland location. A video of the experience can be seen below. The restaurant is located at 12031 Rockville Pike, in the Montrose Crossing shopping center next to...

Rockville, MD · 3d

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The Best Apple Cider Donut In Maryland Is Waiting At This Willy Wonka-Worthy Farm

There’s a place in Parkville, Maryland where the flowers greet you at the door, the air smells like warm cinnamon and fresh apples, and the donuts will make you question every life choice that kept you from coming here sooner. Weber’s Cider Mill Farm is that place, and it’s...

Parkville, MD · 6d

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10 Maryland Delis Stacking Corned Beef, Pastrami And Fresh Rye Sandwiches High

One deli in Maryland runs its kitchen out of a gas station. It started as a food truck and has since added deli-inspired egg rolls to the menu. Not exactly your usual gas station stop. And things get even more interesting from there. The oldest spot has been slicing corned...

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New Maryland Restaurant So Busy It’s Asking Customers to Wait a Week or Two Before Visiting

Just days after quietly opening its first Maryland location in Rockville, Xi’an Famous Foods is already experiencing overwhelming demand, with lines stretching out the door and wait times longer than expected. The popular New York City-based restaurant chain has taken to social media to thank customers for their enthusiasm while encouraging those planning to visit to consider waiting a week or two. A video of the experience can be seen below.

Rockville, MD · 1d

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Why Do Eastern Shore Families Keep Driving To These 6 Small-Town Seafood Diners?

Some of the best crab cakes on Maryland’s Eastern Shore come from towns with fewer residents than a big-city high school. Families pile into the car and head down two-lane roads to watermen villages, island communities, and marina hideaways just to grab a booth and a plate of local seafood.

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List of Maryland’s Top Ten Noodle Spots Includes a Local Restaurant at #1

Maryland food influencer Nomtastic Kim has shared a list of her ten favorite places for noodles across the state, featuring restaurants in Montgomery County, Baltimore, Annapolis, and surrounding areas. The list highlights a variety of noodle dishes, including ramen, pho, pad Thai, Sichuan noodles, Korean-Chinese jajangmyeon, and Filipino pancit bihon....

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Five of Montgomery County’s Hottest Recent Restaurant Openings (November 2026 Edition)

Montgomery County has seen a wave of notable restaurant openings in recent months, but a handful have generated especially strong reactions from readers. From thousands of social media interactions to heavy interest on our website, these five became some of the area’s most talked-about new restaurants. Below, in alphabetical order, are five of Montgomery County’s hottest recent openings, based on reader interest. Note: This is a drink-heavy list.

Montgomery County, MD · 23h

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Fried Chicken With Black-Eyed Peas At Ruby’s In Bowie Is A Maryland Rite Of Passage

Some meals are just lunch, and some meals feel like a family reunion on a plastic plate. In Bowie, Maryland, there is a soul food counter where locals line up for fried chicken, black-eyed peas, and a biscuit on the side. People who grew up with a Southern grandmother say...

Bowie, MD · 8d

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For a Taste of 4, Head to These 5 Old Truck Stop Diners in Maryland

Truck stop diners have fed long-haul drivers for decades, and a few in Maryland still serve the kind of plain, filling food that built their reputation. These are places where you can fuel the car, grab a hot meal, and get back on the road without fuss. The four stops...

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Lidl to open new location at Silver Spring’s White Oak Town Center

This article was written by WTOP’s news partner Bethesda Today and republished with permission. Sign up for Bethesda Today’s free email subscription today. Lidl, the German supermarket chain known for its imported foods from Europe and discount goods, is opening a location in Silver Spring, a Lidl spokesperson confirmed to Bethesda Today on Friday.

Silver Spring, MD · 1d

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Arby’s Plans to Open Next Month at Former McDonald’s Location

Arby’s is targeting is expected to open its new restaurant at 7200 Muncaster Mill Road in Derwood next month, marking the chain’s return to Montgomery County. A representative confirmed to The MoCo Show that the restaurant is working toward the December 7 opening, although the date remains subject to change. “We’re thrilled to bring this Arby’s of the Future to serve Rockville and Montgomery County.”

Montgomery County, MD · 3d

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Three Maryland Breweries Win Medals at 2026 Great American Beer Festival

Two Montgomery County breweries were among three Maryland breweries recognized at the 2026 Great American Beer Festival competition, one of the nation’s largest and most competitive beer competitions. The Brewers Association announced the winners last month, with Silver Branch Brewing Co. in Rockville/Silver Spring and BabyCat Brewery in Bethesda/Kensington...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Cabin John Village Prepares for a Juicy New Arrival

A DMV concept committed to offering customers healthier options will be ready in time to help Cabin John Village residents get a jump on their New Year’s resolutions. Puree Juice Bar plans to be open and welcoming guests to its new store in the area before the end of 2026, reports Bethesda Magazine.

Potomac, MD · 3d

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Families In Northern Virginia Have Celebrated Every Milestone At These 6 Italian Red-Sauce Restaurants

Every family has that one Italian spot where birthdays, graduations, and anniversaries seem to land year after year. In Northern Virginia, those places tend to share a few things: big plates of chicken parm, warm bread, meatballs, and servers who know how to make a table feel celebrated. This list...

Alexandria, VA · 2d

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Cornerstone suspension sends students to nearby bars

Since Cornerstone Grill & Loft, one of College Park’s most popular bars, lost its liquor license in October, regular patrons are squeezing into Looney’s Pub and Terrapin’s Turf on the weekends. “It’s a little bit disappointing,” University of Maryland (UMD) senior Gina Youn said. “I [just] turned...

College Park, MD · 1d

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Union Street Public House Celebrates 40 Years in Old Town Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — In Old Town Alexandria, 40 years is barely a blink of an eye for a building that dates to 1790. But for a restaurant? Now that’s something worth raising a glass to!. Union Street Public House, one of the waterfront’s most familiar gathering places, is...

Alexandria, VA · 12h

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Cava Mezze Celebrates 20th Anniversary

In the same year that CAVA celebrated the opening of its 500th restaurant nationwide, the full-service restaurant that started it all is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Cava Mezze, which first opened at 9713 Traville Gateway Drive in Rockville in 2006, has reached the two-decade milestone, marking 20 years since three Montgomery County natives opened the restaurant that would eventually lead to one of the country’s fastest-growing restaurants.

Rockville, MD · 2d

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How Many Of These 4 Maryland Pancake Houses Have You Visited Since Childhood?

Some breakfast spots become part of the family story, right alongside beach trips and Sunday drives. In Maryland, a handful of pancake houses have fed kids who later came back with kids of their own. This list covers four of them, two near the Ocean City boardwalk crowd and two...

Ocean City, MD · 14h

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8 Thanksgiving Prix Fixe Feasts to Reserve Across the DMV

Thursday, November 26, 2026, is Thanksgiving, and restaurants across DC, Virginia, and Maryland are plating prix fixe menus, tasting menus, and buffets so nobody has to wash a single pan. Let’s get into it, before tables (and desserts) disappear. DC Splurges for a Big Celebration. Fiola pours on the...

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Japanese-Style Sandwich Cafe to Open Second Montgomery County Location

Neko Nook, a locally owned cafe specializing in Japanese-style sandwiches, is expanding to Rockville with its second Montgomery County location. The business has signed on to take over the space formerly occupied by Subway at 2 N. Washington Street in Rockville’s Courthouse Center, next to Seoul Kitchen & Bar. A video of the cafe experience can be seen below.

Rockville, MD · 1d

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