The County Council yesterday approved by a 7–2 vote a revised executive order permitting indoor dining in area restaurants, with restrictions. Councilmembers Will Jawando (D-At Large) and Craig Rice (D-District 2) dissented, citing safety issues, the risk of continuing to spread the pandemic and public health experts’ advice against reopening restaurants.
Thrillist recently asked locals like Meseret Bekele, co-owner of Ethiopic Restaurant, and Elias Taddesse, chef-owner of Mélange who earned a Michelin star while at Caviar Russe in New York City, to help them curate a list of best Ethiopian restaurants in the area. Beteseb Restaurant in downtown Silver Spring was listed as a favorite.
Medium Rare Restaurant owner Mark Bucher is bringing his Feed The Fridge program to Takoma Park on Monday, February 8, according to an announcement from The City of Takoma Park.
County detectives with the Major Crimes Division are looking for the public’s help to solve a recent armed robbery of the Papa John’s restaurant at 1133 East-West Highway. The incident involving three suspects occurred at about 2:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31.
Baltimore-based Underground Pizza Company is returning to Olazzo Restaurant in downtown Silver Spring this weekend, bringing its Detroit-style pies for a Super Bowl Sunday pop-up.
The County Council will hold a public hearing and vote next week on a revised executive order proposed yesterday by County Executive Marc Elrich. The council is scheduled to introduce a resolution approving Executive Order No. 19-21, COVID-19 Local Order – Amending and Restating Order later today, as well as introduce a similar resolution in their role as the Board of Health.
Though the restaurant is closed, Krazy Steve’s Comfort Cuisine will continue its catering operations, according to a post on its Facebook page.
Several establishments in Takoma Park and Takoma, D.C. are offering meals and specials for Super Bowl Sunday, according to an email from Main Street Takoma.
Downtown Silver Spring food truck Money Muscle BBQ is offering ‘Tailgate at Home’ meal packages for Super Bowl Sunday, according to a press release. Orders are now being accepted through Saturday, February 6th, and will be available for pick-up at All Set Restaurant & Bar from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday.