Eleanor in Silver Spring Closes for Winter
The Eleanor, which opened less than a year ago in Downtown Silver Spring, closed for the winter on Dec. 21. The restaurant and arcade, with bowling and other games, also… Read More
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Silver Spring Restaurant Manager Discusses Potential Indoor Dining Suspension
On Wednesday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced that the county plans to suspend indoor dining to try to curb the COVID-19 case surge. If Elrich’s directive is approved by… Read More
After Meeting Two Criteria for Suspension, Late-Night Alcohol Sales Program Will Cease
Montgomery County’s Late-Night Alcohol Sales Program will be suspended Friday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. The program allowed some restaurants and bars to serve alcohol for on-premise drinking until midnight… Read More
County Continues Late-Night Alcohol Program Despite Meeting Suspension Requirement
Although Montgomery County has met one of the criteria that requires suspending its Late-Night Alcohol Sales Program, it is not yet planning on doing so. “By the definition we have… Read More
Silver Spring Restaurant Declared ‘Unsafe Facility’ After COVID-19 Violations
The Society Restaurant & Lounge in Silver Spring has been declared an “Unsafe Facility” by Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles after repeated COVID-19 violations. The Georgia Avenue establishment… Read More
Eggspectation’s Silver Spring Location Permanently Closes
Eggspectation, a sit-down restaurant chain, cafe and bar known for its all-day breakfast food, is expected to permanently close its downtown Silver Spring location. Eggspectation’s Silver Spring location announced their… Read More
Two County Businesses Shut Down for COVID-19 Violations
Montgomery County inspectors visited four businesses last weekend, temporarily closing one and ordering another to cease and desist. Rockville Escape Room was ordered to cease and desist and will also… Read More
Hogan Raises Restaurant Capacity and Proclaims First Restaurant Week
The same day Gov. Larry Hogan proclaimed the start of Maryland’s first-ever Restaurant Week, he announced restaurants can increase indoor capacity from 50% to 75%. Restaurants are allowed to make… Read More
After Much Discussion and Despite Some Concerns, Planning Board Allows Alcohol at Some Parks
The Montgomery County Planning Board voted 4-1 Thursday to allow alcohol in designated parts of nine parks. The change goes into effect Thursday, Sept. 24 and ends May 31, 2021.… Read More
‘No One’s Going to Come’: Restaurant Owners Disapprove of 10 p.m. Alcohol Restriction
Beginning Wednesday at noon, Montgomery County restaurants and bars will not be allowed to sell alcohol for on-premise consumption after 10 p.m. Under County Executive Marc Elrich’s executive order amending… Read More
Elrich Says County Will ‘Close Down Any Business’ That Violates COVID-19 Guidelines
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich addressed business compliance with COVID-19 guidelines in a message to residents this week. He said 96 percent of businesses and restaurants that have been visited… Read More
The Grille at Flower Hill Did Not Reopen for Second Visit from County
The Grille at Flower Hill is closed indefinitely after the owner received an abundance of social media backlash for a now-deleted Facebook post that said his employees will not wear… Read More