Motorkat to Open Today in Takoma Park
Restaurateur Chris Brown of Zinnia, Soko Butcher & Takoma Bev. Co. and executive chef Danny Wells are teaming up to open Motorkat today in the former Republic space at 6939 Laurel Ave. in Takoma Park.
Astro Lab Will Close at the End of May, Be Replaced by Third Hill Brewing
Astro Lab Brewing, which opened in 2018 at 8216 Georgia Ave., will close at the end of May, according to co-owner Emma Whelan.
San Pancho Burritos to Debut at “New Kitchens on the Block” Food Festival
San Pancho Burritos, the fast-casual brainchild of Cielo Rojo owners David Perez and Carolina McCandless, will debut at Mess Hall’s “New Kitchens on the Block” food festival in June.
Umami Ramen Sushi & Dumplings to Open at City Taste Restaurant Location
Umami Ramen Sushi & Dumplings will take over the City Taste restaurant space at 930 Wayne Ave. in downtown Silver Spring.
Downtown Silver Spring Opening, Construction Updates
Several businesses are in various stages of opening and construction in downtown Silver Spring, including Awdamet Market, Citizens & Culture, Crave Café, Java Nation, Outback Steakhouse, Prime Coffee & Bakery, Sky Blue Lounge, Solaire Social, and Uniqlo.
Sticky Fingers Confirms Opening in Takoma
D.C.-based Sticky Fingers, a vegan bakery and diner owned by two-time Cupcake Wars champion Doron Petersan, has confirmed that they will take over Soupergirl’s space in Takoma.
Willie T’s Seafood Shack to Open on Monday, March 27
Willie T’s Seafood Shack at 9326 Georgia Ave. will open at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 27, according to a post on the restaurant’s social media accounts.
Crave Café to Open at 1200 East-West Highway
Crave Café will open at the former home of Bump ‘n Grind at 1200 East-West Highway in downtown Silver Spring, the Source has learned.
Chipotle Mexican Grill to Open “Chipotlane” Digital Kitchen at the Briggs Chaney MarketPlace
A new digital-only Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant is set to open in the former home of Little Caesars Pizza at the Briggs Chaney Marketplace.