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Afghan cuisine arrives in Rockville

ZiZa Kabob, the newest addition to the Wegmans-anchored Twinbrook Quarter, makes its debut this weekend on Rockville Pike. The menu is a showcase for Afghan food. Continue Reading...

Realtor Lauren Kline

Club Studio mystery on the Pike

Club Studio, the high-end gym that replaced LA Fitness at North Bethesda Market this past spring, has gone dark for an undetermined period.  Continue Reading...

Rockville wine shop empties out

Halpine Beer Wine & Deli has closed after a decade at The Shops at Congressional Village. It's the fourth longtime business to exit as the Rockville Pike shopping center transforms into a hub for mostly Asian stores and restaurants. Continue Reading...

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A curated guide sponsored by some of our favorite local businesses

From local stores and restaurants to health, fitness and eyeglasses, start here for some of the best resources our area has to offer.

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Food & Drinks

Bean Bag Deli

Longtime local breakfast and lunch spot known for its overstuffed deli sandwiches, soups, salads and baked goods in an casual, old-school atmosphere. Don’t miss the famous home-baked cookies.

Boulangerie Christophe

The Potomac location of this D.C. French bakery offers terrific sandwiches, salads, quiche, omelettes, crepes, fresh-baked breads, croissants and award-winning baguettes. Finish your meal with coffee and French pastries, or take them to go. Fresh challah on Fridays and Saturdays. Indoor and patio seating outside Cabin John Village.

Duke’s Grocery

The Potomac outpost of D.C.’s British-inspired pub chain is known for hearty sandwiches, burgers, comfort dishes and cocktails. Anchored by a welcoming bar, Duke’s feels like a true neighborhood hangout.

El Patio – Traville Village

The newest location of a longtime family-owned Argentine restaurant, El Patio is known for its grilled meats, empanadas and pastries in a festive dining room. There’s also an adjoining bakery and Latin market.

Ema Rossi Pizzeria

Family-owned Rockville restaurant serving traditional Neapolitan-style pizza with a soft, blistered crust — plus classic Italian favorites like bolognese, cioppino, calamari, gnocci, melanzana and gelato.

Fish Taco

This locally owned fast-casual taco chain is inspired by the bold and vibrant flavors of Baja Mexico. Known for its signature beer-battered fish tacos, plus shrimp, chicken, steak, rice bowls, quesadillas, burritos and salads. Lively dining area at the Wildwood Shops, with great food, fast service and signature margaritas.

Gregorio’s Trattoria – Cabin John Village

At this family-owned local favorite, the owners often stop by to check on tables themselves. The menu features Italian classics, fresh fish specials, pastas, pizzas, salads, meats and comfort dishes. Two locations in Potomac, two others in Reston and Bethesda.

Jinlan Dumplings

This cozy restaurant began as a small business selling handmade dumplings at local farm markets. Beyond dumplings, the menu also includes potstickers, spring rolls, scallion pancakes, tempura, wontons, buns, rice dishes and stir-fries.

Julii

This upscale contemporary bistro, from the founders of Cava, Melina and Boubolina, combines French cooking with Mediterranean flavors. The beautifully styled dining room and outdoor patio make it ideal for date nights, brunch and special occasions.

Kyo Matcha

Matcha-forward dessert and drink spot offering lattes, slushes, soft-serve ice cream and a variety of specialty cakes. At The Square, Kyo Matcha adjoins with BoBaPop Tea Bar for additional options.

La Limeña Grill

Locally owned Peruvian restaurant offering a polished menu of classics like ceviche, lomo saltado and aji de gallina, plus a strong dessert lineup and great cocktails. (Don’t miss the pisco sour.) La Limeña has a lovely upscale dining room, plus patio seating.

Nosh Grill House

Eccentric Asian BBQ spot with a lively bar and karaoke rooms. The menu combines northeastern Chinese grilling with Korean-influenced cooking and hints of Russian cuisine.

Pho Nom Nom

Longtime local restaurant Pho Nom Nom has a cozy feel and a menu that keeps both purists and adventurous eaters happy. Besides the pho, the extensive menu includes banh mi, noodles, grilled dishes, spring rolls and more.

Piccoli Piatti

This neighborhood Italian restaurant offers shareable small plates and pizzas in a family-friendly, indoor/outdoor setting with affordable bottles of wine. The pastas are hand-made, and the Neapolitan-style pies are made with imported Italian flour and baked in a traditional brick oven.

Poyoteca

Fast-casual Latin restaurant serving Peruvian-style chicken and sides, lomo saltado and arroz chaufa — plus empanadas, burritos, quesadillas and salads.

Quartermaine Coffee Roasters

This local coffee roaster and cafe, which traces its roots to the original founders of Starbucks, offers freshly roasted Arabica coffees sourced from around the world. Along with a menu of espresso drinks and light breakfast items, Quartermaine also sells whole-bean coffee and offers online ordering, home delivery and coffee subscriptions.

Rakugaki

This upscale Japanese restaurant is part of a beloved D.C.-area chain known for its ramen, noodle dishes, and especially its creative sushi and sashimi. Specialties here include Thai red curry mussels, ginger pumpkin soup, tuna tartare, lobster tomato cream udon, wok-charred rockfish and garlic beef fried rice.

Sisters Thai

This Potomac favorite offers indoor and patio dining with classic Thai dishes and street food options — all in a charming and Instagrammable setting. There’s also a creative dessert menu with cakes, crepes and Thai-inspired sweets, plus cocktails, fruit drinks and specialty lattes.

St. Veg


Tasty vegetarian menu with Vietnamese-influenced dishes (pho, banh mi, summer rolls) alongside comfort-food staples like the VegLoaf and shredded tofu bowls. Even non-vegetarians will find something to like at this local spot.

The Bottle Shop

This craft beer and wine shop offers complimentary tastings on some Thursdays and from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. almost every Friday. Reds, whites, fine wines, kosher wines — they’re all here and organized by grape varietals and then region/sub-region.

Yekta Persian Market

Persian, Iranian and Middle Eastern favorites are showcased at this local market, which also offers prepared foods and made-to-order kabobs, bowls, stews, veggie platters, sandwiches and Persian desserts. There’s always a great selection of breads, spreads, yogurt drinks, coffee, tea, spices, herbs, nuts, seeds, pomegranate, sweet lemon and rock candy.

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Health, Fitness & Beauty

PURE BARRE POTOMAC

Come lift, tone, and burn in our high-energy, musically driven barre classes. Located in Potomac Village off Falls Road, we offer four different formats focused on strength, flexibility, cardio, balance & power. Every class is a low-impact, high-intensity, full-body workout designed to work each muscle group to fatigue. Build strength & endurance with safe & proper form in our encouraging community. Barre is for all ages & levels of fitness. Try your first class with us for free. 9935 Falls Road.

Local Shopping

HANNA’S BOUTIQUE

Private & fun personal shopping & styling at our chic clothing boutique, upstairs inside the Cabin John mini-mall. We have everything you need to swing into summer in style. Our new unique denim arrivals are not to be missed! Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for more updates, or call to check our hours.

Professional Services

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 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.

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.

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. Potomac Woods Plaza, 1095 Seven Locks Road, Potomac.

Phone: (301) 545-1111

Web: wink.net