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Top Pot Hot Pot & K BBQ signed a lease for the former Red Lobster location in Downtown Silver Spring, expanding its all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue and Chinese hot pot offerings. This will be the chain's thirteenth location, joining others in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York. The opening date remains unspecified.
Insomnia Cookies prepares to open its first Montgomery County location in downtown Silver Spring, with construction nearing completion. The bakery, known for delivering warm cookies until 3 a.m., will operate from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. on weekdays and longer on weekends.
Lime & Cilantro will reopen on November 18 after a two-month closure due to legal issues. Owner Danny Chavez expressed gratitude for community support and excitement to resume operations. The restaurant aims to continue providing the quality dining experience its patrons expect.
Chez Aviole signed a lease for the former Port-au-Prince Haitian Cuisine space in downtown Silver Spring. The restaurant aims to deliver an "ultimate Caribbean experience" featuring Haitian cuisine, although an opening date remains unannounced. Its liquor license was approved by the Montgomery County Board of License Commissioners on October 16.
Local restaurants Zinnia, Motorkat, and Takoma Beverage Company initiated a food drive to benefit the Capital Area Food Bank, encouraging patrons to donate non-perishable items through December 31. The Capital Area Food Bank distributes over 60 million meals annually and supports programs aimed at combating food insecurity. Donors will be entered into a raffle for prizes as an incentive for contributions.
Brookfield sold six properties in Montgomery County, including Wayne Plaza, at a foreclosure auction last month. The lender, represented by Wells Fargo Bank, acquired these properties after Brookfield defaulted on a loan. Despite the sale, Brookfield retains a strong presence in downtown Silver Spring.
The Maryland State Highway Administration will permanently close the median at 16th Street and Grace Church Road on Monday to enhance safety. Motorists on Grace Church Road can only turn right onto 16th Street, while drivers on 16th Street can turn right onto Grace Church Road or continue straight. The closure aims to eliminate left turns at the intersection.
Owners of Ellsworth Place mall confirmed that the Don Pollo Charbroiled Chicken restaurant remains open, countering an online report about its availability for lease. The restaurant, known for its Peruvian cuisine, has not undergone any operational changes, according to a mall spokesperson.
Lime & Cilantro in Montgomery Hills remains closed due to ongoing legal issues, with no set reopening date. A representative expressed gratitude to customers for their patience while the restaurant works to resolve the matters.
David Cole and the Main Street Blues will perform at the 17th Annual Tribute to America’s Veterans Concert on Friday at the American Legion Post 41 in Silver Spring. Keynote speaker Alan Bowser, a civic leader with a military family legacy, will emphasize the importance of supporting veterans. The free concert runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m.