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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.

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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 · 1d

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Lidl sets opening date for long-awaited store on Belair Road in Baltimore

🛒 The wait is over! Lidl has set an opening date for its long-awaited Belair Road store in Northeast Baltimore after the building sat empty for nearly three years. Will you be stopping by? 👇

Baltimore, MD · 4d

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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.

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Lines Form At This No-Frills Maryland Chicken Counter That Baltimore Fans Call A Market Staple

Some lunch counters need billboards, and some just need a line of hungry people that never quite goes away. In downtown Baltimore, one small chicken stall has been pulling crowds for years with fried chicken, wings, and a no-nonsense approach to feeding people fast. Longtime fans talk about it like...

Baltimore, MD · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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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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 · 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 · 7d

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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 · 2d

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Local filmmaking couple discuss latest movie "Spirit Tasting"

BALTIMORE, Md. (WBFF) — A new horror movie set in Baltimore blends music, mystery and the supernatural. "Spirit Tasting" follows three former punks who gather at the Red Bat Distillery on New Year's Eve to remember their late bandmate. Characters played by Sean Doherty, Melissa LaMartina and Trevor Wilhelms meet a mysterious sommelier, played by Matt Lake, who offers a tasting with a deadly twist: Every bottle costs a wish that leads to disaster.

Baltimore, MD · 1d

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The Magic of Merryland Returns to Harbor East on Saturday, November 21st!

Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 12 PM – 6 PM | 800 Aliceanna St, Baltimore MD. Kick off the most wonderful time of the year at Harbor East’s Magic of Merryland Holiday Festival! Join us on Saturday, November 21, for a festive, family-friendly celebration filled with carnival rides, holiday entertainment, seasonal treats, and the spectacular lighting of Harbor East’s 40-foot Merryland Tree!

Baltimore, MD · 1d

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Stray Kids bringing 2027 world tour to M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore

K-pop group Stray Kids is bringing its 2027 world tour to Baltimore. The group will perform at M&T Bank Stadium in June, as part of its newly announced “RUN IT” world tour.

Baltimore, MD · 1d

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Backtrax USA To End Syndicated Run After 34 Years

Kelly launched the 1980s centered show in December 1992 and later added a 1990s version of the show a decade later. Kelly would briefly expand the brand in 2020 to a nightly show and a 24/7 loop of the show aired on a translator in Baltimore. The end of the show comes after the program had been running repeat episodes in recent months.

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Lidl sets opening date for long-awaited store in Baltimore

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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 · 5d