Locavino Honored for Second Time by Wine Spectator Magazine

Silver Spring wine café Locavino has earned an Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine for the second year in a row. Locavino was cited for inexpensive selections that complement its American cuisine from Chef Miguel Argueta, with particular strength in wines from Italy, Spain and Maryland.

Owners Announce UP is Suspending Operations

The husband and wife team who owns and operates UP – Healing, Wellness, Adventure announced on Facebook that they were suspending operations. Dave Giacomin and Erin McNamara said they had lost their lease on the studio space on the second floor of 8083 Georgia Ave., largely due to pandemic-related restrictions and the economic slowdown.