Islands Tropical Ice Cream Rebrands, Expands Menu Offerings
Islands Tropical Ice Cream has rebranded to Tropics Ice Cream & Jerk and expanded its menu, according to a post on the outlet’s Facebook page.
MCEDC to Begin Awarding Second Round of Restaurant Relief Grants
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation will begin accepting applications for a second round of relief grants for county restaurants on Monday, Feb. 1, the corporation announced. Restaurants, food trucks, caterers, wineries and breweries that did not get a Phase 1 grant are eligible for an award of $10,000 from $4.9 million in state funds the county received.
Second Hearing in Indoor Dining Ban Lawsuit Might Happen Next Month
Another hearing in a lawsuit seeking to overturn the County’s indoor dining ban might happen in February, according to a report from Bethesda Beat.
Sweet Sweet Kitchen Coming to Bonifant Street
Sweet Sweet Kitchen, which specializes in the cuisines of Jamaica and Sierra Leone, is coming to 904 Bonifant Street in the space formerly occupied by Khyber Kitchen. The company also operates a food truck and offers catering services.
Krazy Steve’s Comfort Cuisine to Close Thursday
Krazy Steve’s Comfort Cuisine will cease operations Thursday, January 21, according to a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page.
Tacos, Tortas & Tequila to Participate in Winter Restaurant Week
Downtown Silver Spring restaurant Tacos, Tortas & Tequila will participate in the upcoming Metropolitan Washington Winter Restaurant Week, which kicks off next Monday.
Dog Haus Biergarten to Open in Downtown Silver Spring
Dog Haus Biergarten will open in Downtown Silver Spring, according to web reports confirmed by Laurie Yankowski, regional director, marketing for The Peterson Cos. The restaurant, which specializes in gourmet hot dogs, sausages and burgers, will be located at 933 Ellsworth Dr. in the space formerly occupied by Lebanese Taverna, which moved to 8535 Fenton Street.
Food Startup Seeking Commercial Kitchen
Local food startup Take Your Thyme is looking for a commercial kitchen in the Silver Spring area. [sponsored]
Eater D.C. Editor: “The closing that hit me the hardest was Sergio Ristorante Italiano.”
Eater D.C. editor Gabe Hiatt recently declared Sergio Ristorante Italiano’s demise as the restaurant closing of 2020 that affected him the most.