Wednesday, May 1, 2013
The event also celebrates the 75th birthday of the historic theater building in Bethesda.
The historic theater building in which the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club recently opened turns 75 this year. To celebrate the supper club's March 1 opening and the building's 75th birthday, a "Grand Re-Opening" ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for 6 p.m. on May 17. After the ceremony, reception, cocktails and dinner (at 7:15 p.m.), jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis will take the stage at 8:30 p.m., according to a news release from the venue. Tickets for the evening are available through the Bethesda Blues & Jazz website (www.bethesdabluesjazz.com) and at the box office (7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda), open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club offers live music, monthly dance nights and a …
The loss of nearby parking also was cited as a reason for closing up shop.
Bethesda tea shop Zen Tara Tea is shutting down operations later this month, citing the sluggish economy, disruptive construction nearby and the loss of nearby parking as the main reasons for closing up shop. Zen Tara Tea, which has operated at 4710 Bethesda Ave. for four years, "is not going bankrupt, isn't closing in the middle of the night leaving employees and creditors in a lurch, not asking for a bailout—we've lived up to all our responsibilities," according to a shop statement. "Talking with our staff and our landlord over the past month, ultimately we decided it was best to maintain our integrity and close this chapter of our tea adventure with our heads held high." The shop's last day will be May 26. "For now, we're going on a tea…
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
"We were appalled that an owner could allow this to happen," Cookies by Design national president Jack Long told WUSA9.
The owner of Bethesda's Cookies by Design has seen her franchise agreement revoked after WUSA9 reported on a mice infestation at the bakery, the station reports. Last month, a WUSA9 reporter found mice droppings in the popular cookie shop's kitchen and near refrigerators and cookie trays. Cookies by Design national president Jack Long told WUSA9 he revoked the owner's franchise agreement following the report, saying he was "appalled that an owner could allow this to happen." The store closed its Cordell Avenue location for good several days after the report. Read the full story at WUSA9.
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