La Tejana to Pop Up at Takoma Park Farmers Market
The Takoma Park Farmers Market will host a pop-up with Washington, D.C.-based breakfast taco purveyors La Tejana this Sunday, according to an email from Main Street Takoma.
Gusto Permanently Closes Downtown Silver Spring Location
The fast-casual restaurant Gusto Farm to Street has permanently closed its Downtown Silver Spring location, according to a post on its Facebook page.
Krazy Steve’s Plans to Close Later This Month
Krazy Steve’s Comfort Cuisine will close later this month, according to owner Stephen Adelson. The planned closing date at this point, he said Sunday, will be on or about Jan. 21. “I have catering gigs scheduled up until basically the day of our closing,” he said. “We’re open for business [until then].”
Main Street Pearl Raises Nearly $16,000; February Opening Planned
Main Street Pearl has raised $15,900 in its crowdfunding campaign, according to a post on the bubble tea shop’s Instagram account.
Pho Tan Vinh Named ‘Essential Pho Shop’
Pho Tan Vinh at 8705A Colesville Road in downtown Silver Spring has been named to Eater D.C.’s 18 Essential Pho Shops Around D.C. list.
&Pizza Slated to Open February 3
&Pizza is slated to open its upcoming location at Central Apartments in downtown Silver Spring on Wednesday, February 3, according to company spokesperson Katie Case.
Society Summoned to “Show Cause” Hearing on Liquor Violations
A representative of Society Restaurant & Lounge on Georgia Avenue has been ordered to appear at a “show cause” hearing for violations of the terms of its liquor license, according to officials with the county’s Alcohol Beverage Services. In a letter to license holder Samantha El Miskiri dated Nov. 23, operators were charged with twice violating the Dispensing of Liquor section of the rules and regulations of the Board of Liquor Commissioners, as well as the Acts Contrary to Law section.
Trio Applies for License to Open Restaurant/Bar in Former Jackie’s Location
A partnership of three individuals have applied for a liquor license to operate Shalla Restaurant and Bar at 8081 Georgia Ave., the former location of Balagger Lounge and, prior to that, Jackie’s Restaurant. The principals of Triple Brothers LLC are Belete Weletaw, Mekonnen Eshete, both of Washington, D.C., and Temesgen Gebeyehu, who lives in the Hillandale neighborhood of Silver Spring.
Beteseb Tops Eater’s Essential Ethiopian Restaurants List
It’s no secret that Silver Spring is home to a large Ethiopian population and many Ethiopian restaurants. But now, one downtown Silver Spring restaurant is one of the best — at least according to Eater D.C.