El Sapo Cuban Restaurant to Open Today
El Sapo Cuban Social Club, a new restaurant from Urban Butcher owner Chef Raynold Mendizábal, will open today (Oct. 30) at 4 p.m., according to a press announcement.
Hen Quarter Closes Silver Spring Location
Hen Quarter, the Southern-themed restaurant on Ellsworth Drive in Silver Spring, has closed effective today, according to a post on the company’s Facebook page.
Council introduces bill to ban smoking in outdoor serving areas
The county’s smoking ban would be expanded to include outdoor serving areas such as patios, decks or porches operated by restaurants under a bill introduced by the County Council this week. Councilmember Sidney Katz (D-District 3) is the lead sponsor of Bill 35-18, Health and Sanitation – Smoking- Outdoor Serving Areas, which is cosponsored by Council President Hans Riemer (D-At … Read More
Vegan Donut Shop Coming to Takoma Park
Takoma Park soon will have a vegan donut shop, according to an announcement from the Old Takoma Business Association.
Pete’s to Close Wayne Avenue Location This Weekend
Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza will close the Silver Spring location on Wayne Avenue after Sept 29, according to two staff members who couldn’t comment further.
First PJ’s Coffee in Area to Open on Georgia Avenue
The first of five PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans locations planned for the metropolitan area is scheduled to open this month on the ground level of The Core apartments at 8621 Georgia Ave.
Report: Taylor Gourmet to Close All Locations
Taylor Gourmet, the fast-casual hoagie chain that started on H Street N.E in D.C., is closing all of its stores, according to a report in Washingtonian magazine.
More Than 30 Local Restaurants to Participate in Restaurant Week
More than 30 restaurants in Silver Spring and Takoma Park will participate in the 4th Annual Silver Spring-Takoma Park Restaurant Week.
UPDATE: Society Lounge Subject of Noise Hearing This Week
Society Lounge is being summoned to court this week after Montgomery County received numerous noise complaints against the Georgia Avenue restaurant and nightclub.