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Locals Swear The Crab Cakes At This Unassuming Maryland Spot Have Been The Best In The State For Decades

One seafood counter claims to serve more than one million oysters and clams every single year. Somehow, the crab cakes there still steal most of the attention. The jumbo lump version is packed with big, sweet pieces of blue crab and very little filler. It’s the kind of crab cake that has travelers rearranging entire road trips around one lunch stop.

Baltimore, MD · 2d
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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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“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 · 4d
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This Ship-Shaped Restaurant In Maryland Serves Seafood Platters Worth A Serious Detour

A seafood restaurant shaped like a giant merchant ship, parked on dry land? Yes, that’s a great idea, and I fully agree it deserves attention. Exactly, and here’s another reason. This ship has portholes, railings, and a captain’s deck up top, all painted in white, blue, and red.

Baltimore, MD · 1d
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Long-awaited Lidl grocery store gets opening date at former Bi-Rate property

A Lidl grocery store will open next month on Belair Road in northeast Baltimore where the former Bi-Rate Supermarket once stood. Nearly six years have passed since Bi-Rate closed for good in January 2021, following 57 years in business. Lidl demolished the former supermarket and built a new store in its place, but the building has sat empty.

Baltimore, MD · 22h

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Maryland’s Best New Restaurant of 2026 Has Been Named by Tasting Table

Chef’s Counter at Burnt Hill Farm in Clarksburg has been named Maryland’s Best New Restaurant of 2026 by Tasting Table, adding another national honor to a growing list of accolades for the Montgomery County dining destination. A video of the experience can be seen below. The recognition comes...

Clarksburg, MD · 2d

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The Old Maryland Tavern Where One Ghost Story Still Gives Regulars The Chills

Edgar Allan Poe is said to have spent one of his final evenings at a bar where the stools are actual horse saddles. That detail alone made me sit up. The building dates to the Colonial era, and the bar inside is widely credited with serving guests since 1775. Now...

Baltimore, 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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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Popular College Park Pizzeria to Permanently Close

Potomac Pizza, which operates three Montgomery County locations in Chevy Chase, Potomac and Rockville, has announced that it will permanently close its College Park restaurant on Friday, December 18, 2026, after nine years of serving the community. In a message to customers, founder Adam B. Greenberg announced that the restaurant...

College Park, MD · 21h

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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...

Virginia · 1d

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Gina's Cucina Siciliana Hangs Its Sign in Kentlands, Still No Open Date

Gina's Cucina Siciliana now has permanent signage at 640 Center Point Way in Kentlands, but the restaurant has not announced an opening date. The sign is a visible update at the former Cinco de Mayo space, not confirmation that the restaurant is ready to open. The signage installation was reported...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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Taco Bell construction update in Rockville

Construction of the new Taco Bell restaurant building continues at 1100 Rockville Pike. It's not moving fast enough for diehard fans of the Mexican mega chain. But the building is now enclosed, and as you can see, glass has been installed. Will it be done by the end of the year? I'm not optimistic, given the current status of the construction. This is the best Taco Bell in Montgomery County, so impatience is a virtue.

Rockville, MD · 17h

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Lidl sets opening date for long-awaited store in Baltimore

Baltimore, MD · 1d

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This Maryland Market Dates Back To 1782 And Is Still Famous For Crab Cakes, Fresh Seafood And Local Favorites

Ralph Waldo Emerson reportedly called this Maryland city the “gastronomic capital of the world.” Take one lap around its oldest market, and you’ll get it. This place has fed locals since 1782. One seafood family has worked its counter since 1886. Their jumbo lump crab cake?. Still...

Baltimore, MD · 4d

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The Spicy Sauce That Turns Beef Sandwiches Into A Baltimore Classic

If you want to turn your beef sandwich, any beef sandwich, into something that resembles a Baltimore classic spread, you just need this spicy sauce.

Baltimore, MD · 8d

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This Longtime Baltimore, Maryland Deli Piles So Much Corned Beef On Rye That You Need A Knife

Some sandwiches fit in one hand. Others need a plan, a napkin strategy, and a sharp knife to cut them down to size. On one stretch of East Baltimore, a no-frills deli counter has spent years stacking corned beef on rye so high that plenty of people end up taking half of it home for later. The line can reach the door on a busy Friday, yet it tends to move faster than you would expect.

Baltimore, MD · 5d

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The Pulled Pork At This Hidden Gem BBQ Spot In Maryland Will Have You Licking Your Fingers

You know a restaurant is doing something right when the building itself looks like it’s trying to keep a secret. The Hideaway in Odenton, Maryland does exactly that, disguised as an ordinary gray house while quietly serving some of the best pulled pork in the state. Let’s start with...

Odenton, MD · 5d