The Eleanor Closing for Winter Season
The Eleanor will be closing its Downtown Silver Spring location for the winter season this Sunday, according to a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page.
Bump ‘n Grind Opens Kensington Roasting Facility
After a year and a half of planning and buildout, downtown Silver Spring coffee shop & roaster Bump ‘n Grind has opened its new roasting facility in Kensington.
Council Approves Executive Order Banning Indoor Dining at 5 p.m. Today
The County Council today approved County Executive Marc Elrich’s Executive Order 139-20AM2 that eliminates indoor dining and provides other restrictions, effective at 5 p.m. today (Dec. 15). Outdoor dining, carry-out, delivery and drive-through food service may continue, though outdoor dining is prohibited between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. under an existing order from Gov. Larry Hogan.
Hand Lettering Society Launches Bump ‘n Grind Collaboration, Holiday Gift Guide
The Unofficial Hand Lettering Society of Silver Spring has launched a new song lyrics greeting card project, partnering with local coffee shop & roaster Bump ‘n Grind.
Indoor Dining to be Eliminated Next Week Under New Executive Order
Indoor dining at restaurants would be eliminated under the terms of a new executive order issued yesterday by County Executive Marc Elrich. Executive Order 139-20 would still permit outdoor dining, carry out, delivery and drive-through food service. Outdoor service is not permitted between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. under an existing order from Governor Larry Hogan.
County Groups Launch Online Marketplace, Issue Holiday Challenge
Three county organizations have issued the MoCo Holiday Challenge, part of the launch of a new online directory of local business, dining and shopping information, according to a press release from the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation. The site, MoCo Marketplace, is a partnership between MCEDC, the Montgomery County Food Council’s MoCo Made and Visit Montgomery.
Spice Street to Open Wednesday for Carryout, Delivery
Spice Street, a new Indian restaurant coming to Georgia Avenue, confirmed in a text to the Source last week’s report that it will open for carryout and delivery, beginning on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 11:30 a.m. Customers will be able to place orders via the outlet’s web page from an extensive menu that includes chats, curries, tandoori dishes, biryani choices and combinations, along with vegetarian and vegan options.
Silver Spring Wings (Still) Searching for New Home
Readers have been asking us about the status of Silver Spring Wings since we reported last month that they had lost their lease and were searching for a new home. We checked in with owner Evan Walton over the weekend, and we’ve learned he’s still on the hunt for a new space.
Underground Pizza Company Bringing Detroit-Style Pizza to Olazzo Pop-Up
Baltimore-based Underground Pizza Company is bringing its Detroit-style pies to Olazzo Restaurant in downtown Silver Spring.