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UPDATED Montgomery County firefighters are investigating what sparked a two-alarm fire at 8401 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring overnight. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Spokesperson Pete Piringer said 100 firefighters responded to the blaze at 1 a.m. on March 19. Piringer said one firefighter was injured, slightly burned. According to Piringer, a dozen residents […]

Summer House Santa Monica is now open on Grand Park Avenue in the new Pike & Rose community in North Bethesda. The California-influenced, American restaurant features a wood-fire grill as its centerpiece and its dinner menu includes salads, seafood, steaks, sushi and pasta. You will not want to ignore the dessert menu which features shortbread, […]

CRAVE, a restaurant that specializes in sushi, wine and American cuisine, just opened its first restaurant in the Mid-Atlantic region on Jan. 11, at Westfield Montgomery Mall. Winner of the National Restaurant Association “Hot Concepts” award in 2012, Minnesota-based CRAVE creates a unique dining experience where guests can enjoy an eclectic American menu and a […]

A look inside India Palace, a unique restaurant in Rockville Maryland. Producer: Suds Chand

Sardi’s has reopened at 430 North Frederick Avenue following a roof fire last month at the Gaithersburg restaurant.

UPDATED Montgomery County firefighters have determined a fire at Sardi’s, 430 North Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg, was caused by an electrical malfunction on the roof. According to Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer, over 60 firefighters responded to the blaze that was reported around 7 a.m. on Sept. 28. On his Twitter account, Piringer tweeted […]

Federal Realty officials announced today that award-winning and acclaimed master chef Peter Chang will open a new restaurant at Rockville Town Square in early 2015. According to a news release, the 3,100 square foot restaurant will specialize in healthy and traditional Chinese cuisine and will be unique in concept from Chang’s other locations. “Peter Chang […]

Looking for a job? Del Frisco’s Grille (11800 Grand Park Avenue) will open at Pike and Rose this fall and is currently accepting applications to fill 150 hourly positions in both the front and back of the house. The brand’s second location in the D.C. area will offer the same twist on American comfort food […]

Montgomery County police are investigating a theft of a wallet that occurred in October at a restaurant on Layhill Road. Investigators said they have exhausted leads and are now releasing photographs of the suspect to the public in hopes of getting a tip. Here’s the police account of what happened: “On October 20, 4th District […]

Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. has announced the Gaithersburg location will close September 8 and a new restaurant will open the following week in Germantown while construction continues at a site in Timonium. After more than a decade on Quince Orchard Road in the Kentlands community, Famous Dave’s lease will expire next month. “Famous Dave’s […]