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DMV Empanadas Opens Next Week
DMV Empanadas at 560 N. Frederick Ave. in the Gaithersburg Square shopping center has announced it will hold its soft opening on Monday, July 29. DMV Empanadas was previously located at 113 E Diamond Ave in Olde Towne Gaithersburg. The restaurant features over 25 flavors of empanadas, including bacon & cheese, cheeseburger, and Old Bay shrimp. According to an Instagram post, the restaurant will also servce Chicken Milanese, and Broaster Chicken, and Lomo Saltado.
DMV’s First Torchy’s Tacos Adds Exterior Signage As it Moves Closer Towards Opening
Torchy’s Tacos has installed permanent signage at its first DMV restaurant, which will be located at 12266 Rockville Pike in Federal Plaza. Last September we let you know that Texas-based Torchy’s Tacos is coming to 12266 Rockville Pike in Federal Plaza, taking over part of the space that was recently home to Chuy’s and previously home to Ruby Tuesday. The restaurant had its hearing for its alcohol license back on Thursday, February 1st at 11:30am, so that hurdle has been cleared.
Eggspectation Now Aiming For Fall Opening
Back in January we let you know that Eggspectation, a restaurant that serves “elevated American cuisine with a lengthy all-day breakfast menu alongside hearty lunch and dinner fare”, is returning to Montgomery County with its upcoming Burtonsville location. In the latest update from the restaurant, we know now the goal is a fall 2024 opening.
Amazon Fresh Gaithersburg store posts opening date
Amazon has posted the opening date for its Amazon Fresh grocery store at 15790 Shady Grove Road at the 270 Center, on the border of Rockville and Gaithersburg. The long-delayed but highly-anticipated store will open at 8:00 AM sharp on August 8, 2024, according to the banner that has just been posted on the storefront. A grand opening of this supermarket has been years in the making, and the process has taken almost as many twists and turns as the 2024 presidential race.
New 9.54 Acre Park is Not Yet Open, City Officials Say
The City of Gaithersburg is in the process of completing the 9.54-acre Pleasant View Park at 10901 Darnestown Rd. with parking, community gardens, a bicycle skills course (pump track), open space, pavilions, a playground, fitness pods, and a welcome plaza. We spoke with City officials who confirmed that the park is not yet open.
Advisories for park visitors posted as harmful microcystin detected at Lake Frank and Lake Needwood
Recent tests showed the presence of microcystin, a toxin produced by a species of cyanobacteria. According to the park system’s website, microcystin is a toxic compound “that is harmful at elevated levels occurring during algal blooms.”. Matt Harper, natural resources manager for Montgomery Parks, said test results obtained...
West Virginia Player Finds Unexpected Joy in Maryland
Lottery luck came to call on West Virginia’s Annette Smith when she bought a Maryland Lottery Pick 5 ticket. Maryland native Annette Smith, who is a dedicated player of a variety of games, favors scratch-offs, Mega Millions, Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5. She currently resides in West Virginia but has crossed state lines for several years to try her luck. Her love of Lottery games, fueled by a mix of fun and hope for financial relief during challenging economic times, led to a $50,000 Pick 5 win.
Aldi opens stores in Maryland, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Missori
It was a big week for German discount grocer Aldi, which opened four stores in four different states. The grocer launched three on Thursday at the following locations:. 737 South Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, Md. 4344 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse, Wisc. 1270 N. Telegraph Road, Monroe, Mich. A fourth store...
Breakfast links: 525 housing units on Tastee Diner site gain preliminary approval
Montgomery County Planning Board approves preliminary plans for 30-story building on Tastee Diner site. The Montgomery County Planning Board unanimously approved preliminary plans to build a 30-story mixed-use building with 525 housing units on the former Tastee Diner site in Silver Spring. The developer intends to keep the diner car on the site. Some nearby residents voiced concerns about traffic, height, and property values prior to the vote. (Elia Griffin / MoCo360. Tip: Former Commenter)
Don’t miss “TGIF” Friday July 26 Concert in Wheaton Featuring Sol Roots
The Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District, in Wheaton Maryland, has partnered with the iconic Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for this year’s TGIF Summer Concert Series, offering after-work celebrations on Friday evenings. The weekly series, which continues through Aug. 30, will feature bands ranging from The Nighthawks, Sol Roots, Chopteeth, and Gordon Sterling and The People.
Rooms We Love: One pretty pantry
Shoshanna Shapiro, owner of Frederick, Maryland-based luxury interior design studio Sho and Co., transformed a formal dining room in Rockville into a multifunctional pantry because, she says client Beth Higgins “loves to feed the world.” Beth and her husband, Tim, have four kids—two in their teens, two in their early 20s—and they’d been using the dining room as a catchall for shelf-stable goods for school snacks and lunches. The kitchen, slightly wider than a galley but not large enough for an island, was out of the question for food prep and storage, so Shapiro suggested putting the dining room to better use.
Mimi’s Handmade Ice Cream is Coming to Clarksburg
Mimi’s Handmade ice cream is coming to Clarksburg Premium Outlets, taking over the location that was recently home to Melt Cafe and Gelato Bar next to Starbucks. This will be Mimi’s Handmade’s fifth location overall and third in Montgomery County with current locations in Rockville’s Federal Plaza and inside The Heights Food Hall in Chevy Chase. An opening date is not yet available for the Clarksburg Outlets location, but signage is now up in the windows of the store (photo below).
CALENDAR OF EVENTS-JULY/AUGUST 2024
July 3rd 2024, 8:00 PM Clint Black 35th Anniversary of Killin’ Time with special guest Brittney Spencer Filene Center –1551 Trap Road Vienna, VA 22182. July 7th 2024, 2:00 PM, Aria Jukebox The Barns 1635 Trap Road Vienna, VA 22182. July 7th 5:30 PM McGee Band Emmet swimming...
Plans for 30-story building on Silver Spring’s Tastee Diner site move ahead
Plans for a redevelopment project that aims to preserve the historic dining car of Tastee Diner as part of a 30-story mixed-use residential building in downtown Silver Spring are moving ahead after receiving an initial green light from the Montgomery County Planning Board last week. The Planning Board unanimously voted...
Red Hound Pizza is Now Open
Red Hound Pizza is now open in Takoma Park at 7050 Carroll Ave. Red Hound Pizza offers square pizzas created using the partners’ favorite aspects of both Roman and Sicilian style pizza-making. The pizzas are made with locally-sourced ingredients including freshly-milled flour from local and regenerative sources. Owned by...
Shop for down-to-earth decor
An outdoor rug that looks like jute, but even easier to maintain, is good thing. With textures that resemble natural fibers, this handwoven polyester piece is durable and UV-resistant. The Mischa indoor/outdoor rug comes in green, blue and neutral (shown) and six sizes. $68 to $998 at Anthropologie, 4801 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda; 240-345-9413; anthropologie.com.
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