Monday, September 17, 2012
China Jade Bistro may open before the end of the month.
Community mourning over the closure of Jade Billows in the Cabin John Shopping Center may soon end. A new Chinese restaurant is coming to town, and may open by the end of the month. China Jade Bistro is putting the finishing touches on its dining room, and awaiting inspections and licenses, according to co-owner Candy Yan. Yan hopes to have the store open within two weeks, she told Patch Friday. Many in the community have felt the loss of Jade Billows since it closed in late July after more than 20 years in business. "I have been a loyal patron for all these years. They were always willing to accommodate any dietary needs and even made special batches of boiled rice and chicken breasts for my dogs when they had bad tummies," Patch user …
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night snacks. Will you dine at Potomac's newest restaurant?
Benny Fischer promises big portions and reasonable prices when he opens Benny’s Bar and Grill later this year. The new restaurant will soon start renovating the former Popeye's space of the Cabin John Shopping Center, giving it a 1940s retro makeover and an 1800-square-foot addition to allow for seating for 200 or more guests, according to Fischer. The restaurant will honor Fischer’s late grandfather, Benny Bortnick, a presence in the DC wrestling scene in the 1940s. The casual, sit-down eatery will culminate 30 years of experience in the restaurant and food service industries, Fischer said. With a menu comprised of steaks, chops, chicken, seafood, burgers, sandwiches and more, the dining experience will be similar to those of Houston’s…
Monday, September 10, 2012
Check out the latest news in Potomac restaurant openings.
The Cabin John Shopping Center in Potomac has a retro eatery on its horizon, serving breakfast, lunch dinner and late night snacks. Benny's Bar & Grill will soon start renovating the former Popeye's space of the shopping center, giving it a 1940s retro makeover and an 1800-square-foot addition to allow for seating for 200 or more guests. The restaurant menu will feature American standards, according to owner Benny Fischer. "Steaks, chops, chicken, seafood, burgers, sandwiches and an extensive salad menu in addition to featuring the largest bar in Montgomery County -- 65 feet," Fischer said. We'll have more about the restaurant opening and construction coming soon. What else is coming to the Cabin John Shopping Center? Check out our preview…
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Bethesda and Chevy Chase residents may recognize the founders from Clyde’s Restaurant Group and O’Donnell’s Sea Grill.
Potomac’s latest seafood joint opens Sept. 5 in the Cabin John Shopping Center. The Grilled Oyster Company will start serving dinner on Wednesday at 4 p.m. and will be open for lunch beginning Tuesday, Sept. 11, according to Bethesda Magazine. The restaurant will serve dishes such as grilled oyster, fish, crab, mussels and Old Bay fries. Washingtonian posted a tentative lunch menu on its website. Husband-and-wife team Valerie and Rick Dugan have been putting the final touches on the first solo venture in their 25 years of Washington restaurant service. Bethesda and Chevy Chase residents may recognize the two from Clyde’s Restaurant Group and O’Donnell’s Sea Grill. On an August visit to snap a photo of the coming restaurant, Patch ran …
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
"I have one life to live. I want my life to be colorful, not only restaurants," owner Richie Lee said.
By the close of business hours Wednesday, a Cabin John institution will be closing its doors for good. After more than 20 years in business, the owners of the popular Chinese restaurant, Jade Billows, say they're ready to close up shop. The restaurant will remain open Wednesday through regular business hours of 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. "Twenty years here, it feels like a mission accomplished," said owner Richie Lee. Despite community rumors of high costs pushing the restaurant out of business, Lee said it's really just a matter of not wanting to run the business anymore. "I have one life to live," Lee said. "I want my life to be colorful, not only restaurants." Jade Billows is a popular restaurant for locals, continually receiving high praise …
Friday, July 1, 2011
Welcome the first day of July with these five things you need to know.
It’s almost the weekend, so get up-to-date about what’s happening today in the community and what you have to look forward to this weekend, especially when it comes to celebrating Independence Day. 1. What a great way to kick off the weekend! It will be a lovely day in the area with lots of sun and a high near 89 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. This evening, the skies will be clear and the low will be around 66 degrees. 2. It’s the first day of July, which not only means celebrating the Fourth of July, but also many other local events. Here are a few of the major things coming up in the next 31 days. 3. If you’re looking for things to do this weekend in Potomac, Patch has you covered. Check out our Get Out feature, …
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Grab a burger at Cabin John Shopping Center's newest restaurant when it opens on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Potomac’s newest burger restaurant will open its doors to customers on Saturday, adding one new restaurant to the mix in Cabin John Shopping Center. BGR The Burger Joint, 7949 Tuckerman Lane will open on Saturday at 11 a.m. The restaurant, which was originally expected to open in Potomac by mid-March, had to push back its opening to around May 29 because of delays caused by “normal construction,” said Mark Bucher, the founder of BGR The Burger Joint. The early completion of the construction is allowing for a May 21 opening. Construction on the location started in the beginning of February, Bucher said in a previous interview. The Potomac BGR The Burger Joint will be the chain’s largest location. With a capacity for 80 people, Bucher said …
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Friday, January 21, 2011
BGR The Burger Joint will start construction on their new space in two weeks.
Potomac residents will soon be able to enjoy a new burger spot in town with the opening of BGR The Burger Joint in Cabin John Shopping Center. BGR The Burger Joint will be going into Hallmark’s former location next to the CVS Pharmacy in Cabin John Shopping Center and will be open for customers in mid-March, said Mark Bucher, the founder of BGR The Burger Joint. The new Potomac location will hopefully alleviate some of the crowds at nearby locations in Bethesda and Dupont Circle, Bucher said. “A lot of people have been driving from Potomac to Bethesda to go to BGR, so we decided to come to them,” Bucher said. “We want to make it more convenient for people to get our product.” To no surprise, BGR The Burger Joint specializes in a variety …
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10:27 am on Monday, September 17, 2012
As a long-time resident, I remember the Schezuan Garden, that preceded Jade Billows in the space! They had excellent Schezuan dishes. Jade Billows had good food, but never rose to the spicy excellence of the Szechuan Garden. However, for many years Jade Billows was our "go-to" restaurant, always accommodating and friendly, with quality preparation of every dish. They are sadly missed, and I hope … more ›