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IHOP is opening a quick-service concept in Downtown Silver Spring.

Tom Sietsema has praised Rohobot Ethiopian Restaurant at 7833 Eastern Ave. as one of his “8 Favorite Places to Eat Right Now.”

The rooftop of Kaldi’s Social House is being remodeled and will be completely enclosed, according to owner Tsega Hailemariam. The roof has been an issue with Thayer & Spring apartment residents unhappy about the noise from Kaldi’s, as well as businesses along Georgia Avenue, Hailemariam said.

Ruang Khao has rebranded to The Pepper Thai Kitchen.

Cielo Rojo’s pozole is featured in Washingtonian’s February 19 article, “Birria Ramen, Spicy Pozole, and More Super Comforting Soups to Get You Through Winter.”

Pacci’s Trattoria & Pasticceria has opened a virtual restaurant called DaVinci Wings & Pizza, with its menu solely available for curbside pickup and delivery.

&Pizza to Open Thursday in Downtown Silver Spring - &Pizza is set to open its new location in downtown Silver Spring at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 18, according to staff working at the restaurant today.

Polka Deli, located in Colesville Center at 13438 New Hampshire Ave., has been selected as the Best Deli in Maryland, according to Taste of Home Magazine.

Ordered delivery last night thanks to this article, and boy it did not disappoint. That was some of the most flavorful barbacoa I've eaten. Wife really enjoyed her chimichanga. Big portions, too.

Silver Spring’s Crisfield Seafood, Quarry House Tavern & Samantha’s Restaurant have been listed in Washingtonian’s article, “61 Neighborhood Restaurants That Make the DC Area a Better Place to Eat—and Live.”

Montgomery 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.

7 minutes ago, Ericandblueboy said:

Detroit style pizza is basically Pizza Hut pan with cheese sprinkled to the edge of the pizza.  I've always like Pizza Hut pan, so do my kids.  Pizza Hut pan is better focaccia than many restaurants.

Other way around, as Detroit pizza predates Pizza Hut...

7 minutes ago, mtureck said:

Looks like the new in thing...Chef Tony’s just starting serving Detroit style pizza as well. Really tasty. 
Reminded me of  Pizza Hut from 30 years ago, back when it was served in cast iron pans and was really good. 

Pizza Hut is also in on it

Andrew Francis La Porta died suddenly of natural causes on Friday, February 5, at his home in Bethesda, MD.

https://www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=19901400

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 in downtown Silver Spring was listed as a favorite.

https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring/beteseb-named-one-of-the-areas-best-ethiopian-restaurants/

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.

Underground Pizza Company is returning to Olazzo on Super Bowl Sunday.

Islands Tropical Ice Cream has rebranded to Tropics Ice Cream & Jerk and expanded its menu, according to a post on the outlet’s Facebook page:

https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring/islands-tropical-ice-cream-rebrands-expands-menu-offerings/

Dog Haus Biergarten will open in Downtown Silver Spring, according to web reports confirmed by Laurie Yankowski, regional director, marketing for The Peterson Cos. The restaurant, which specializes in gourmet hot dogs, sausages and burgers, will be located at 933 Ellsworth Dr. in the space formerly occupied by Lebanese Taverna, which moved to 8535 Fenton Street.

https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring/dog-haus-biergarten-to-open-in-downtown-silver-spring/

1 minute ago, Marty L. said:

Nope. That local Silvery Spring paper misreported it:  Eater's "rankings" are not quality-based but north-to-south.  There are 14 restaurants cited--basically all those you'd expect.

https://dc.eater.com/maps/best-ethiopian-restaurants-dc-map

 

Patch reported the same thing. “But there's one joint that stands above the rest, at least according to Eater.com.“

Silver Spring's Beteseb Restaurant, which was featured in Marcus Samuelsson's PBS Series No Passport Required in 2018, is tops in Eater's Essential Restaurants Around D.C. list:

https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring/beteseb-tops-eaters-essential-ethiopian-restaurants-list/

The Urban Winery has moved out of its space on Bonifant Street for the winter in anticipation of relocating in the spring, according CEO Damon Callis.

After a year and a half of planning and buildout, downtown Silver Spring coffee shop & roaster Bump ‘n Grind has opened its new roasting facility in Kensington.

4 minutes ago, jandres374 said:

What is Detroit style pizza? I work with a guy from Detroit and I asked him. He had no idea and said he was not aware.

From Wikipedia: “Detroit-style pizza is a rectangular pizza with a thick crust that is crispy and chewy. It is traditionally topped with Wisconsin brick cheese, then tomato sauce layered on top of the other toppings (rather than directly onto the dough). This style of pizza is often baked in rectangular steel trays designed for use as automotive drip pans or to hold small industrial parts in factories. The style was developed during the mid-twentieth century in Detroit before spreading to other parts of the United States in the 2010s. The dish is one of Detroit's iconic local foods.”

Baltimore-based Underground Pizza Company is bringing its Detroit-style pies to Olazzo Restaurant in downtown Silver Spring.