New Japanese restaurant for Pike & Rose
Now that The Block food hall has officially gone dark at Pike & Rose, we have news about who's moving in: Mui, a new "Japanese-inspired" restaurant specializing in sushi, seafood and grilled meats. Continue Reading...
New Thai in town
A new family-owned restaurant, Bai Kao Thai, recently opened at the Potomac Oaks shopping center on Travilah Road. Continue Reading...
Hot dogs out, chocolate’s back at the mall
Korean snack shop Ssong's Hotdog has closed and confection shop Chocolate Moonshine has returned this month at Westfield Montgomery mall. Continue Reading...
Store Reporter Favorites: 5 Top Tacos
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A curated guide sponsored by some of our favorite local businesses
From local stores and restaurants to physical therapy, home repair and eyeglasses, start here for some of the best resources our area has to offer.
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Food & Drinks
BOULANGERIE CHRISTOPHE
Authentic French bakery at Cabin John Village. We have everything you’re craving: sandwiches, salads, quiche, omelettes, crepes, fresh-baked breads, croissants & award-winning baguettes. Finish your meal with beautiful French pastries & Illy coffee. Also: Fresh-baked challah every Friday & Saturday. Follow on Facebook & Instagram. Delivery via Ubereats. Cabin John Village, 11321 Seven Locks Road, Potomac.
Phone: (301) 298-9878
CAPO ITALIAN DELI
Your local Italian deli at Cabin John Village. Our hot & cold subs are made with super-fresh bread & the finest meats & cheeses. We also have your favorite Italian specialties, from pasta & lasagna to chicken, meatball & eggplant parm. Try our banana bread pudding, tiramisu, cheesecake, cannoli, Boylan’s sodas & famous Capo Cocktail pouches. Click here for our menu. Click here to order online. Cabin John Village, 7731 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac.
Phone: (240) 403-7125
FISH TACO
Let’s catch up! We are family-owned and we source our food seasonally, sustainably & locally. We take pride in using the highest quality ingredients to bring our guests delicious, hand-crafted meals & empower them to connect with what’s important in life. We offer our famous fish tacos, as well as an assortment of Baja-inspired favorites. Wildwood Shopping Center location: 10305 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda.
Phone: (301) 564-6000
Web: fishtacoonline.com
GREGORIO’S TRATTORIA
Italian favorites at Cabin John Village, plus Reston & Bethesda. Full menu and weekly specials featuring pizzas, pastas, seafood, meats, salads & more. Open indoors & outdoors for lunch & dinner, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. We also offer curbside pickup, pay by phone & contact-free delivery. Call for catering: (800) 749-8894. Menu for all locations: gregoriostrattoria.com. Cabin John Village location: 7745 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac.
Phone: (301) 296-6168
PICCOLI PIATTI PIZZERIA
Authentic. Neapolitan. Greatness. We use high-quality imported Italian flour & tomatoes, locally sourced meats, organic produce & spectacular domestic cheeses to create exceptional, affordable dishes that please the whole family. Our pizza is crafted to order in the classic Neapolitan style & finished in our 900-degree brick oven. Great pastas, small plates & lunch sandwiches too! Wildwood Shops, 10357 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda.
Phone: (240) 858-6099
QUARTERMAINE COFFEE ROASTERS
Order our gift cards or monthly shipments of local fresh-roasted coffee. Visit us on Bethesda Row, 4817 Bethesda Ave., for fresh coffee by the pound, loose-leaf tea, custom-made coffee & tea drinks, fresh-squeezed juices & smoothies. We’re locally owned & operated, with a roastery in Rockville. Order delivery for $6 flat-rate shipping with $30 minimum — or pick up at our Bethesda location.
Phone: (301) 718-2853
Web: quartermaine.com
RAKUGAKI
The newest addition to the Raku chain, serving up sushi, homemade noodles, teishoku & much more. Try our Thai red curry mussels, ginger pumpkin soup, tuna tartare, lobster tomato cream udon, wok-charred rockfish, garlic beef fried rice — plus the fine sushi & sashimi that Raku is known for. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram. Wildwood shopping center, 10223 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda.
Phone: (240) 858-4856
SISTERS THAI POTOMAC
Asian & Thai cuisine + drinks & desserts. Indoor & patio dining with a funky, charming decor. Try our chicken satay, larb gai, pad thai, drunken noodles, curry dishes & much more. We’re also known for our Instagrammable desserts, cocktails, teas, fruit drinks & specialty lattes. Cabin John Village, 7995 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac.
Phone: (301) 299-4157
Web: sisterscabinjohn.com
THE BOTTLE SHOP
Exceptional wine, craft beer & artisan snacks — chilled & ready to go — to make your evenings special. Check our weekly wine & beer discounts on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Potomac Woods Plaza, 350 Fortune Terr., around the corner from Park Potomac (Montrose & Seven Locks Road).
Phone: (301) 738-9463
Web: mybottleshop.net
THE GROVE BAR AND GRILL
At The Grove Bar and Grill, every meal is a celebration of family, flavor & fun! Join us on a journey of classic American cuisine with a modern, inventive twist. From sizzling steaks & fresh seafood to mouthwatering vegetarian options & irresistible desserts, we have a dish to delight every palate. Check our brand new menu with daily specials, happy hour & more. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram. Cabin John Village, 7747 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac.
Phone: (240) 386-8369
Web: thegrovemd.com
YEKTA PERSIAN MARKET
Rockville’s favorite Persian market & kabob counter. We have all your Persian, Iranian & Middle Eastern favorites: breads, spreads, yogurt drinks, coffee & tea, spices & herbs, nuts & seeds, pomegranate, sweet lemon, rock candy & much more. We also offer prepared foods and made-to-order kabobs, bowls, stews, veggie platters, sandwiches & Persian desserts. Order online for home delivery, or visit us at 1488 Rockville Pike, Rockville.
Home Services
MIKE’S LOCKSMITH & SECURITY
Commercial, residential & emergency. Lock repair & replacement, re-key services, touchscreen locks & high-security locks. We offer security cameras, video doorbells & monitored security systems accessible on any device, so you can talk to visitors & unlock doors remotely. All at a low monthly fee. Labor & materials guaranteed for as long as you own your home. Email: mike@mikes-locksmith.com.
Phone: (240) 506-7500
Web: mikes-locksmith.com
PROSPECT HARDWOOD FLOORING
Whether you’re renovating, rejuvenating or starting from scratch, beautiful floors make all the difference. Let us bring your vision to life with stunning, durable & timeless flooring solutions. We are family-owned, fairly priced, and experienced with installing or reviving pre-finished hardwood, engineered hardwood, luxury vinyl plank, custom installations & stairs. After more than a decade in business, our customer reviews are almost as glowing as our floors.
Phone: (301) 944-3700 or (301) 450-7887
Web: phwflooring.com
TOWN & COUNTRY MOVERS
We’re thrilled to introduce the newest addition to the Town & Country Movers family: Move Management! Our new dedicated teams are here to provide specialized services tailored to meet the unique needs of the senior community. With more than 45 years of experience in the moving, storage & staging business, our move management teams are ready to carry on our tradition of unparalleled service. Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, call us today for your relocation needs.
Phone: (301) 670-4600
Local Shopping
HANNA’S CONNECTION
Private & fun personal shopping & styling at our chic clothing boutique, upstairs inside the Cabin John mini-mall. Stop by and see our Alberto Makali trunk show sale, plus all-new collections straight from Paris & Italy! Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for more updates, or call to check our hours.
Phone: (301) 704-0264
Web: hannasconnection.com
KAUFMANN JEWELERS
Fine jewelry, custom jewelry, large & small repairs. Father & son George & Corey Kaufmann are carrying on the family tradition: offering an upscale shopping experience while preserving the handshake-generation, family-business mentality. Whether we’re designing your custom piece, showing you our collection or handling your repairs, Kaufmann Jewelers strives to build lifelong clients. Follow on Facebook & Instagram. Park Potomac, 13500 Park Potomac Ave., Potomac.
Phone: (301) 978-7778
Web: kaufmannjewelers.com
LE BONDAY
A lifestyle boutique featuring high-end designer goods without the high-end price tag. Shop our curated collections of ready-to-wear lines, luxury pre-owned items, personal & corporate gifts plus home decor. Check out our spring/sumer collection inspired by The French Connection. Mother’s Day flash sale: up to 60% off selected items & a candle with every $50 purchase. Get to know our Felicity T handbag line. Check out our latest Store Reporter Gift Pick. Follow us on Instagram. Congressional Plaza, 1643-A Rockville Pike, Rockville.
Phone: (240) 249-5908
Web: lebonday.com
SUSAN KOEHN DESIGNS
Where fun shines. Come see our collection of fine jewelry. Classy. Edgy. Timeless. Check out our latest on Facebook, Instagram and Store Reporter Gift Picks. Call, text, email or DM for a private appointment at our showroom. Email: susankoehndesigns.com.
Call or text: (301) 704-7605
Instagram: susankoehndesigns
Parties & Celebrations
CALLUNA FLOWER TRUCK
Our pop-up flower truck makes your party bloom! Our vintage ’51 Chevy truck arrives at your doorstep brimming with seasonal, local & American-grown fresh-cut flowers. Our Build-Your Own-Bouquet Bar (BYOB) parties are perfect for private & corporate events, festivals & more. We also offer flower-arranging workshops & gorgeous backdrops for your custom photo shoots. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram. Email elissa@callunaflowertruck.com.
Phone: (240) 418-7289
JAMIE KRAMER EVENTS
Crafting authentic, memorable & customized experiences for private & corporate events. Celebrations & milestones, conferences & board meetings, team building, corporate retreats, networking & more. Whether you’re planning an event that’s in-person or a virtual, we promise to make it unforgettable. Check us out on Instagram & Facebook. To start planning, email jamie@jamiekramerevents.com.
Phone: (301) 908-1865
LILAC
Special occasion wear for girls, tweens & teens. Now open in downtown Bethesda. We have the perfect outfits for bar & bat mitzvahs (both service & party), recitals, graduations, cotillion & other special occasions. Our clothes are fashionable, well-made, well-priced, age-appropriate — and not typically found in department stores. Find us on Instagram & Facebook. For more info, email sales@shoplilacgirl.com. 7801 Norfolk Ave., Suite 104, Bethesda.
Professional Services
MODA OPTIC
Celebrating 15 years of framing your faces in Rockville. New releases arriving daily! From straight-up glamorous sophistication to subtle to artful, let us bring your look to life. Book an eyewear experience with one of our incredible opticians today. Appointments prioritized, walk-ups welcome. 130 Rollins Ave., Rockville.
Phone: (301) 881-9444
Web: modaoptic.net
ROCKVILLE PERSONAL TRAINING
$99 for one month of coaching & workout plans. Come visit our brand new studio. Our personalized workouts are designed with you in mind! We have more than 15 years of experience with post-rehab, weight loss & every age group. Nothing crazy, just fitness science that’s fun & functional. We also provide filtered water, sparkling water & coffee. Follow on Facebook. 11140 Rockville Pike, Suite 411, right near Whole Foods.
SHIN ORTHODONTICS
One of MoCo’s leading providers of Invisalign. Drs. Richard & Debra Shin, board-certified orthodontists, are also experts in traditional braces, lingual braces such as InBrace, Brius, & 3D-printed braces such as Lightforce that best suit your lifestyle. We treat teens, adults & kids at two convenient locations: 4701 Randolph Road in Rockville & the Cabin John Village mini-mall in Potomac.
TAFF & LEVINE
State-of-the-art dental treatment in a relaxing atmosphere surrounded by caring doctors and staff. No insurance? No problem! Join our V.I.P. dental plan, pay one monthly fee for free hygiene appointments and 10% off all other dental procedures. 7811 Montrose Road, Potomac.
Phone: 301-530-3717
Web: taffandlevine.com
WINK EYECARE BOUTIQUE
Dr. Rachel Cohn & her talented team of opticians will make sure you always look & see your best. We offer high-tech eye exams & assessments, plus trending frames from designers like Robert Marc, Oliver Peoples & Anne et Valentin. We’ll monitor the health of your eyes & can assist with dry eyes, allergies, contact lenses & more. We are all vaccinated, & have state-of-the-art air & UV light filters. Potomac Woods Plaza, 1095 Seven Locks Road, Potomac.
Phone: (301) 545-1111
Web: wink.net