La Casita Pupuseria Changes Annual Pupusa Day Celebration to Stay-at-Home Feast
La Casita Pupuseria & Market is changing its annual Pupusa Day Celebration to a Stay-at-Home Feast, according to a tweet posted this morning.
Elrich Proposes Tightening Some COVID-19 Restrictions
County Executive Marc Elrich has introduced a revised Executive Order 122-20, COVID-19 Local Order that would roll back recent loosening of restrictions designed to lessen the spread of COVID-19. The revisions come in response to a recent spike locally and elsewhere in the number of COVID-19 cases. One of the principal changes reduces the allowed indoor capacity at shops and restaurants from 50% to 25%.
&Pizza, Lifestyles Nail Bar Begin Buildout
It appears that buildout has begun for the upcoming &Pizza and Lifestyles Nail Bar locations in downtown Silver Spring.
COVID Case Increases Lead County to Consider Roll Back of Reopening Provisions
With the increase in COVID-19 cases detected locally and around the country, county officials are evaluating whether there’s a need to roll back recent reopening provisions. Dr. Travis Gayles, the county’s health officer, has updated the indicators used to guide local decision-making regarding the restrictions intended to curb the spread of the virus.
Kitfo Sandwich Featured in Washington City Paper’s 12 Favorite Fall Sandwiches
Kitfo is fairly common among the many Ethiopian restaurants in Silver Spring — but a Kitfo Sandwich? Not so much, unless you visit Langano Restaurant or Lemon Slice Café.
County Executive, Council Investigating Food Delivery App Fees
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the County Council are investigating the county’s ability to force lower fees charged to restaurants by food delivery apps, such as Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorDash.
Champions Sports Bar to Open in Former Action House Vape Location
Champions Sports Bar will open today, October 23 in the former location of Action House Vape & Hookah at 9433 Georgia Avenue, according to a report from The MoCo Show.
Silver Branch Wins Gold at Great American Beer Festival
Silver Branch Brewing Co. has been awarded a gold medal for one of its entries into the Great American Beer Festival, held last week by the Brewers Association, which bills it as the premier festival and competition for small and craft brewers. The brewery’s entry, Beyond the Gnome World, won in the Classic Saison category, besting 79 other entries. The festival, held online this year, attracted brewers who entered about 7,000 products in 90 different categories.
Denizens Brewing Co. Pivots to Thanksgiving Meals
After developing a reputation for pivoting its business in the era of COVID-19, Denizens Brewing Co. has done it again — and this time, they’re offering Thanksgiving Meals for 2 to 8 people.