The Quarry House Tavern is looking to hire staff in preparation for reopening next month, according to owner Jackie Greenbaum. “We’re aiming for the first week of June, but we have a lot of work to do to reopen, including hiring and training new staff so it might take shortly longer,” she said in an email to the Source.
Two of the newest restaurants to open in Silver Spring’s Central Business District have their signs in place and are indicating an opening date in the fall.
County detectives from the 4th District have arrested two people in a scam involving purchasing cars with fraudulent cashier’s checks, and believe that there may be more victims. Papa Sissoko, age 25, of Weeping Willow Court, and Alyssa Hernandez, age 24, of Bakersfield Court, both of Aspen Hill, have been charged with vehicle theft and forgery in the case.
The county will reopen six libraries, including the Silver Spring Library at 900 Wayne Ave., on Tuesday, June 1, County Executive Marc Elrich announced. The libraries will be open by appointment only for browsing and checking out materials, picking up holds, computer use, print/copy/scan services, information and circulation services only.
The Eleanor, which reopened April 1 after a pandemic-induced closure, is bringing back brunch beginning this weekend, the company announced. The entertainment/eatery will feature brunch items including a Hangover Burrito, fried chicken and waffles, an Everything Bagel Sandwich, huevos rancheros and more from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Money Muscle, the barbecue/food truck operation from the owners of All Set Restaurant and Bar, will create an outdoor seating area in the parking lot next door, according to Jennifer Meltzer, co-owner and managing partner.
Restaurant patrons can earn a chance to win up to $500 in cash during the 11th annual Taste the World in Fenton Village, back after last year’s modified celebration of local eateries. The event will be held on May 16-22 and about 50 independently owned restaurants will be participating.
Seoul Food DC will mark its 10th anniversary with a scholarship contest, with the Takoma Park restaurant donating $5,000 to a local aspiring restaurant entrepreneur, according to an announcement from Main Street Takoma.
The county’s Planning Department has released a study that recommends a series of proposals that could strengthen diverse retailers in three areas. The Retail in Diverse Communities Study looked at three communities—Silver Spring, Takoma-Langley Crossroads, and Wheaton—where local businesses have faced recent challenges not only from the pandemic, but also from redevelopment (primarily Wheaton) and Purple Line construction.