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Beloved Maryland Chinese Restaurant Sold After Nearly 50 Years

Lee’s Kitchen, a longtime restaurant in Silver Spring, has been sold and will transition to new ownership in November after nearly 50 years of serving the community. Located at 14448 Layhill Road, the restaurant will remain open under the Lee’s Kitchen name. The current owners announced that a new owner and their family will take over beginning November 16, 2026. “Lee’s Kitchen has been serving our community for nearly 50 years. Now it’s time for our next chapter,” the family shared in a farewell message.

Silver Spring, MD · 20h

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Live Music This Weekend in Montgomery County: November 6–8

This weekly live music roundup was compiled by MoCo MD Music. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram (@mocomdmusic) for more local performances, musicians, and live music events happening throughout Montgomery County. Six sets around Montgomery County this weekend, and Friday is the busiest day of the three....

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Of All The Tastee Diners, Maryland Regulars Say The Bethesda One, With Table-Side Jukeboxes And Counter Seats, Still Hits Different

Downtown Bethesda is full of glass towers, sleek lobbies, and busy sidewalks. Tucked among all that polish sits a small diner that has refused to change its personality for decades. It has booths, a counter, and little jukeboxes right at the tables. Regulars drive across Maryland for it, and travelers...

Bethesda, MD · 2d

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Maryland Restaurant Named One of the Best Under-the-Radar Spots in America

Founding Farmers has been named Maryland’s selection on Cheapism’s list of “The Best Under-The-Radar Restaurants in Every State.”. For the list, Cheapism said it reviewed sites including Yelp and Tripadvisor, along with local news reports, to identify what it described as the “best-kept secret” restaurant in every state and Washington, D.C. Cheapism selected Founding Farmers for Maryland, highlighting several items from the restaurant’s menu.

Maryland · 6d

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Montgomery County’s Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple Announce Breakup, End Engagement Following ‘Golden Bachelorette’

Montgomery County’s Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple have announced the end of their relationship, nearly two years after getting engaged during the inaugural season of ABC’s The Golden Bachelorette. The breakup was announced on Friday, November 6, in a social media post shared by Bachelor Nation and Vassos....

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Beloved Maryland Greek Restaurant Closing Permanently After Nearly 30 Years

Mykonos Grill, the beloved Greek restaurant located at 121 Congressional Lane in Rockville, is closing permanently after nearly 30 years in business. The longtime restaurant, located just off Rockville Pike, has been a staple of the local dining scene for decades, earning a loyal following for its authentic Greek cuisine and distinctive atmosphere.

Rockville, MD · 3d

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$1 Million Lottery Ticket Sold at Maryland Royal Farms Remains Unclaimed

A $1 million-winning Powerball ticket sold in Maryland last month remains unclaimed as of November 5, according to the Maryland Lottery. The winning ticket was purchased at Royal Farms, located at 12545 Eastern Avenue in Middle River, for the Saturday, October 17 drawing. The ticket matched all five white balls but missed the Powerball, earning a $1 million prize.

Maryland · 2d

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Everyone In Maryland Should Try The Old-School Breakfast At This 1950s-Style Diner

This deserves an immediate mention: there’s a gleaming stainless steel diner with red stripes that looks straight out of the mid-1950s. It was actually built in 1992. Nobody seems bothered by the math, and honestly, neither am I. The building replaced an older wooden diner from 1946 that was...

Maryland · 13h

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Maryland’s Best Bakery Named in New National Ranking

Food Republic has released its list of “The Best Bakery in Every U.S. State,” selecting Baltimore’s Ovenbird Bakery as the top bakery in Maryland. The national food publication compiled its selections using a combination of notable food awards, local and national media recognition, and online reviews and comments from various platforms and travel websites.

Baltimore, MD · 2d

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NBC4 Bringing “4 on Tour” to Montgomery County Next Week

NBC4 Washington’s News4 Today team is bringing its morning show to Montgomery County next week as part of its ongoing “4 on Tour” series, with a live broadcast scheduled for Friday, November 13, at Cava Mezze in Olney. The event is open to the public, with doors...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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$1.45 Million Winning Lottery Ticket Sold in Maryland

According to the Maryland Lottery, a Queen Anne’s County man has claimed a $1,452,675 jackpot after purchasing a winning FAST PLAY ticket in Chester. The winner, who goes by the nickname “Eastern Shore Millionaire,” purchased the $20 FAST PLAY 20X Cash ticket on October 15. After scanning it several times, he realized he had won the game’s progressive jackpot.

Maryland · 1d

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Cheap Breakfast Still Exists, And These 7 Maryland Diners Serve Affordable Plates

Breakfast prices have crept up almost everywhere, so finding a full plate of eggs and pancakes for around ten dollars can feel like spotting a unicorn. Good news: Maryland still has diners that serve hearty morning food without draining your wallet. This list covers seven of them, from a late-night...

Maryland · 1d

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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 · 1d

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7 Mid-Atlantic Towns That Go All Out for Christmas

The best Christmas towns in the Mid-Atlantic turn their main streets into holiday destinations, with tree lightings, parades, markets, house tours and a lot of twinkle. We picked seven in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Virginia, chosen for holiday atmosphere, distinctive seasonal programming and how well they work for a day trip or weekend. Published 2026 dates are checked against official event and tourism websites.

New Jersey · 1d

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Maryland Has An Old-School Drive-In Where Movies Glow On The Biggest Screen In America

Kids in pajamas, a double feature of brand-new movies, and a screen so big it has built a national reputation. That’s a normal summer night at one Maryland drive-in. The gates first opened in 1956. The place recently celebrated 70 years with fireworks lighting up the sky over the lot.

Middle River, MD · 2d

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Maryland Crab Lovers Pile Up Crab And Shrimp At These 5 All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Buffets

Maryland takes its crab seriously, and sometimes one dozen just is not enough. That is where the all-you-can-eat seafood buffet comes in, with snow crab legs, big shrimp, and plenty of extras lined up for as many trips as your plate can handle. This list covers five buffets around the...

Maryland · 1d

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Dog Haus Announces First Four of 15 Area Directors, With More Than 400 Restaurants Committed

Proven multi-unit franchisees will help double concept’s nationwide footprint under new equity-partner development model. , the chef-driven brand rewriting the rules of American comfort food, is ramping up its U.S. growth with four new area directors who have collectively signed development agreements for more than 400 restaurants across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. The group includes some of the largest franchisees from the nation’s top brands, including Jersey Mike’s, Tropical Smoothie Cafe and Dave’s Hot Chicken.

Washington, DC · 1d

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A Hidden Maryland Village Looks Like Something From the 1800s and You Can Explore It for Free

Historic log cabins double as working art studios, and you can explore them for free. That’s an unexpected find for a Maryland day trip, especially when the people inside are making things by hand. Follow the paths beneath towering spruce trees and you’ll find pottery, weaving, basket making, and...

Maryland · 1d

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11 Virginia Restaurants That Locals Say Deserve Michelin-Star Recognition

A restaurant doesn’t need a Michelin star to serve a meal that feels extraordinary. Plenty of kitchens earn devoted followings through thoughtful cooking, memorable dishes, and the kind of consistency that keeps diners talking. Virginia has restaurants that take food seriously without making every dinner feel like a formal...

Virginia · 4d