Friday, April 26, 2013
The two eateries will be offering new fare to Bethesda diners soon.
Japanese restaurant Yuzu opens Monday, April 29, in the former Divino spot at 7345 Wisconsin Ave. in Bethesda, Bethesda Magazine reported: The menu at Yuzu—named after a pretty Asian citrus fruit (which decorates the awning outside the restaurant)—will feature a full range of sushi and sashimi, as well as combination of cold (i.e. albacore tuna tataki with spicy jalapeno sauce) and hot dishes (grilled mushrooms and scallops with butter). And, the nearby Food, Wine & Co. (at 7272 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda) has "tweaked its image, with a new logo, awning, staff uniforms and a somewhat more whimsical, progressive menu, according to Chef Michael Harr," Bethesda Magazine reported: Dishes at the newly revamped restaurant will be mostly the same, …
Restaurant news from around Montgomery County and adjacent Washington, DC, neighborhoods.
Get caught up with the food scene in Montgomery County and adjacent Washington, DC, neighborhoods with 1 Meat, 3 Sides. This week, a kosher dairy bakery takes center plate. One meat: The Costco that opened earlier this month at the Wheaton mall includes a kosher dairy bakery, Wheaton Patch reported. What makes Costco's bakery different from the other kosher bakeries in the area is that it is dairy, instead of pareve. Pareve baked goods, because they are prepared without dairy or meat, can then be eaten at a meal with either dairy or meat, under kosher guidelines. "Following the same rules, Costco's dairy baked goods cannot be eaten at meals with meat, but its bakery is the only place nearby where you'll be able to find a kosher cheesecake…
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Mi Cocina will open in The Collection at Chevy Chase on May 10 at 11 a.m.
Friendship Heights' food scene—recently enlivened by the opening of Le Pain Quotidien—will have yet another new restaurant in just a few weeks: Mi Cocina will open at 11 a.m. on May 10 at The Collection at Chevy Chase (5471 Wisconsin Ave.), according to a restaurant news release. The restaurant, "considered a local Tex-Mex favorite by residents of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, ... brims with delicious, time-honored recipes, all the while embracing a comfortable and family-friendly attitude that has been celebrated by all ages for more than 20 years. Mi Cocina prepares its diverse menu fresh daily with authentic Mexican cooking techniques and the finest ingredients," according to the news release. On the menu: Tex-Mex classics like tacos "de …
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
The Shops at Wisconsin Place plaza has a lively cafe again.
The wait is over. Le Pain Quotidien opened this week in the former Tynan Coffee and Tea location on the plaza of The Shops at Wisconsin Place. On Tuesday afternoon, the restaurant was bustling, and diners packed the patio in the pleasant spring weather. The 1,331-square-foot restaurant, which seats 34 diners inside and 38 outside on the patio, was constructed with "eco-friendly features such as LED light fixtures, recycled cast iron arched windows and a recycled church pew," according to a news release from Le Pain Quotidien. The business' name means "the daily bread," and its motto is "where friends and strangers alike come together." Founded in Belgium in 1990, the restaurant is "renowned for its pâtisserie goods—macaroons, madeleines, …
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Title bestowed upon doughnuts, cocktails, tofu and more.
Washington, DC-area businesses offer a wide range of food, beverages, concepts and creations, but it can be challenging to know which ones to try and which ones to leave on the table. There are, however, a number of apps, on-line tools and other sources that can help guide you through myriad choices. Washington City Paper recently released the 2013 version of its annual “Best of D.C.” list of the best food and drink in the area, from both City Paper staff and readers. Some highlights from the lists are: Restaurant Sushi Taro (staff pick) Rasika (reader poll) New Restaurant Table (staff pick) Elisir Restaurant (reader poll) Hangover Relief Kangaroo Boxing Club (staff pick for Hangover Brunch) The Diner (reader poll choice for Hangover …
Friday, April 19, 2013
Restaurant news from around Montgomery County and adjacent Washington, DC, neighborhoods.
Get caught up with the food scene in Montgomery County and adjacent Washington, DC, neighborhoods with 1 Meat, 3 Sides. This week, awards for Montgomery County restaurants take center plate. One meat: "Rockville restaurateurs were embraced by the glitterazzi of Maryland foodies on Monday night," Rockville Patch reported. Three city restaurants won awards at the Restaurant Association of Maryland’s Fire & Ice awards gala, Bethesda Magazine reported: Read more on Rockville Patch and Bethesda Magazine. Three sides: The much-anticipated opening of La Madeleine in Silver Spring took place on Thursday, Silver Spring Patch reported. In addition to the store's traditional menu, the downtown Silver Spring La Madeleine has free wi-fi and a laptop …
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Success in Bethesda prompted owners to open a Washington, DC, location, the Washington Business Journal reports.
Bethesda's Bold Bite Dogs and Fries soon will open a second location in Washington, DC's Union Station, the Washington Business Journal reports. The popular gourmet hot dog shop took over the former Ben & Jerry's space on Fairmont Avenue in 2011. The eatery was launched by Venezuelan brothers Alonso and Alvero Roche, and serves hot dogs and sausages inspired by the typical street food of Caracas. Shop owners last year debuted a food cart, taking their South American cuisine to the streets of Bethesda. Good business at the Bethesda location prompted the expansion to Union Station, The Journal reports. The 400-square-foot shop will be located next to Crepe Lena and the Burger King in the lower level food court at Union Station. Read the …
Friday, April 12, 2013
Restaurant news from around Montgomery County and adjacent Washington, DC, neighborhoods.
Get caught up with the food scene in Montgomery County and adjacent Washington, DC, neighborhoods with 1 Meat, 3 Sides. This week, a cookie shop closure takes center plate. One meat: If a mouse gets a cookie...that mouse could close down the bakery. The owner of Bethesda's Cookies by Design cookie shop has had her franchise agreement revoked because of a WUSA9 report on a mouse infestation at the bakery, the station reported. Cookies by Design National President Jack Long told WUSA9 he revoked the owner's franchise following the report, saying he was "appalled that an owner could allow this to happen." Read more at Bethesda Patch. Three sides: If you've crossed off the Old Angler's Inn in Potomac, you might want to rethink the place. …
Thursday, April 11, 2013
The Washington Post's Tom Sietsema revisited the Potomac restaurant and gave it a favorable review.
If you'd crossed off the Old Angler's Inn on your list of favorite local restaurants, you might want to rethink the place. Earlier this week, Tom Sietsema—dining critic for The Washington Post—published a favorable review of the restaurant, which has been revamped in recent years. Mark Reges, whose family has owned the property since 1957, said that it took his mother's passing in 2005 to make some changes. "Five years ago, he, wife Sara and brother Greg reopened the back garden. Next, they tackled the interior, starting with the ground floor. Out went those sad sofas, and in went a marble-topped bar purchased from the late Watergate Hotel," Sietsema reported. Then, in 2011, they got a new chef—31-year-old Nick Palermo, who has worked at …
Check out the full menu offerings here.
Get ready for a feeding frenzy as Bethesda Row kicks off its Spring Restaurant Week on Monday. Thirteen popular Bethesda Row restaurants will be participating this year, including Jaleo, Mussel Bar and the recently-opened Vino Volo. Diners can enjoy a three-course lunch for $15 and a three-course dinner for $30. Check out menu offerings including lobster macaroni and cheese and pan-seared jumbo scallops at American Tap Room, steak frites and slow-roasted pork shoulder at Mon Ami Gabi and Thai curry mussels and grilled salmon at Assaggi. Bethesda Row Spring Restaurant Week will wrap up on April 21. A full list of menus and participating restaurants is attached.
Joe Galvagna
9:19 am on Sunday, May 12, 2013
Oh great another Hispanic establishment just what we need in the county. Next we change the counties name to El Montgomery County "see". more ›