Dig Bethesda to Hold Grand Opening
A new restaurant chain is coming to Montgomery County. DIG, “an upscale fast-casual brand serving chef-prepared seasonal comfort food,” will host the grand opening of its first Maryland location at… Read More
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During Public Hearing, Residents Call for Free Menstrual Products
Most of the speakers at Tuesday’s public hearing favored a proposed bill that would mandate placement of free menstrual products in restrooms throughout the county to end period poverty. Under… Read More
Servers, Bartenders Rally Against Eliminating Tip Credit
Restaurant employees voiced their opposition to proposals that would eliminate the tip credit. Servers and bartenders from Montgomery and Prince George’s counties rallied Thursday against proposed legislation from both counties. … Read More
Taste of Bethesda Returns After 3-Year Hiatus
The annual Taste of Bethesda festival is returning Saturday, October 7. The event will run from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. with more than 25 restaurant vendors, five stages of… Read More
Council Considers Eliminating Tip Credit
Montgomery County Councilmembers will introduce a bill Tuesday that would change the way tipped workers are compensated. The proposal from Councilmembers Will Jawando and Kristin Mink adjusts the calculation of… Read More
Requirement for Healthy Drink Options for Kids at Restaurants Goes Into Effect
The first phase of the “Healthy Meals for Children” bill went into effect on Wednesday. Now effective, restaurants in the county will be required to offer at least one healthy… Read More
Businesses, Residents Divided on Late Night Business Safety Plan
With growing crime concerns in the Downtown Silver Spring area, there are mixed reactions on a proposal for late night businesses to develop crime prevention plans. On Tuesday, the council… Read More
Silver Spring’s Art and Entertainment District Celebrates Valentine’s Day with Events and Activities
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, the Silver Spring Art and Entertainment District released a list of activities perfect for a romantic date or just a Galentine’s night out. Whether you… Read More
Taste of Bethesda Cancelled Due to Predicted Bad Weather
Due to predicted rain Saturday, the Taste of Bethesda has been cancelled. It will not be rescheduled, according to the Bethesda Urban Partnership, the downtown management organization that markets downtown… Read More
Taste of Bethesda Returns in October
After a two year hiatus due to COVID-19, Taste of Bethesda will be making its return Saturday, October 1st. The the 31st annual edition of the event will feature Bethesda’s… Read More
Burmese Favorite Mandalay Restaurant Reopens in Silver Spring
Silver Spring residents can rejoice knowing that local favorite Mandalay Restaurant is reopening its doors at its original location downtown at 930 Bonifant Street. After limited operation during the pandemic,… Read More
Planet Bethesda’s Plant-Based Festival Serves Up Food and Fun
The Planet Bethesda food festival will be held in conjunction with a World Environment Day celebration, plant-based pie eating contest (sponsored by The Red Bandana Bakery), live DJ music, a Kid’s… Read More