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Dine
Greek restaurant Melina opening Monday in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose
CAVA partners are behind the new concept
Tacos, Tortas & Tequila closing in Silver Spring
Owner cites pandemic, operating costs as factors; Arlington location to stay open
Middle Eastern plant-based restaurant Shouk opening Tuesday in Rockville
A Bethesda location is scheduled to open in the winter
Pastry shop in Twinbrook area of Rockville has closed
Owner cites economic challenges for small businesses
Ruth’s Chris Steak House closing permanently in Bethesda
General manager says it was an economic decision
Liquor applications approved for Korean barbecue, Creole restaurants in Silver Spring
Nigerian restaurant in Rockville also gets license
Montgomery County extends ‘streeteries’ program through March
Initiative was started last year to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic
Liquor licenses approved for restaurants opening in Bethesda, Rockville
Marriott’s downtown Bethesda hotel also had license approved
Months after co-owner’s death, Hardy’s BBQ food truck returning to Bethesda
Widow says she will operate on some Saturdays, find new kitchen space
Food & Drink
Slurp time
Bargains at happy hour draw crowds to King Street Oyster Bar in Park Potomac
Fiery fare at Angry Jerk
Chevy Chase chef Jason Miskiri opens Caribbean fast-casual spot in Silver Spring
Mexican food ambassador Pati Jinich
The Chevy Chase resident releases her third cookbook, Treasures of the Mexican Table: Classic Recipes, Local Secrets
Slurp time
Bargains at happy hour draw crowds to King Street Oyster Bar in Park Potomac
Fiery fare at Angry Jerk
Chevy Chase chef Jason Miskiri opens Caribbean fast-casual spot in Silver Spring
Mexican food ambassador Pati Jinich
The Chevy Chase resident releases her third cookbook, Treasures of the Mexican Table: Classic Recipes, Local Secrets
Neighborhood favorites
Eight restaurants where the good food and friendly vibes keep bringing locals back
Over easy does it
Celebrity chef and philanthropist José Andrés turns his Bethesda location of Jaleo into Spanish Diner
Table talk
Craft tacos in Rockville, a new pasta business, and more
Staying strong
The pandemic threatened to put these Asian restaurant owners out of business, and racism continues to test their resilience
Table talk
A mobile hot dog cart, a cool Cuban-style cafe, and more
New beginnings
Ten Bethesda-area restaurants that opened during the pandemic signal hope for better days—and nights—to come
Cookies & dreams
At Sunflower Bakery in Rockville, young adults with learning differences are stirring up success
Someone’s in the Kitchen
Cooped up at home for months, some kids turned into young chefs
Table talk
Homemade cinnamon buns, a new spot at Pike & Rose, and more
Table talk
Fun snacks at a sushi restaurant, a new falafel spot in Kensington, and more
Takeout takeaways
Our restaurant critic looks into the challenges of carryout and shares his strategies for making the most of the to-go experience
Table talk
The latest food news, from pastries and poutine to an Instant Pot cookbook
Table talk
A new pizza place in Rockville, and a Bethesda couple’s spirits company
New eats
Three local spots that opened during the pandemic
Table talk
A family-run bakery, plus The Eleanor in Silver Spring
A warm embrace
Silver Spring restaurant Cubano’s brings its tasty Cuban food and flair to Bethesda
Beer boom
Nine craft breweries that are helping make Montgomery County a haven for beer lovers
