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Report: Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against County’s Indoor Dining Ban
The county judge in a lawsuit fighting the recent indoor dining ban has agreed to dismiss the suit, according to a report in Bethesda Beat. Judge James Bonifant dismissed the case after the plaintiffs, which included the Restaurant Association of Maryland and more than 30 county restaurateurs, and the county agreed the lawsuit now was…
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Council Approves Executive Order to Allow Limited Indoor Dining
The 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.
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Beteseb Named One of The Area’s Best Ethiopian Restaurants
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 Restaurant in downtown Silver Spring was listed as a favorite.
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Medium Rare Owner to Launch Feed The Fridge Program in Takoma Park
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.
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Detectives Seek Public’s Help in Armed Robbery of Papa John’s
County detectives with the Major Crimes Division are looking for the public’s help to solve a recent armed robbery of the Papa John’s restaurant at 1133 East-West Highway. The incident involving three suspects occurred at about 2:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31.
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Underground Pizza Company Returning to Olazzo for Super Bowl Sunday Pop-Up
Baltimore-based Underground Pizza Company is returning to Olazzo Restaurant in downtown Silver Spring this weekend, bringing its Detroit-style pies for a Super Bowl Sunday pop-up.
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Council to Hold Hearing, Vote on Reopening Limited Indoor Dining
The County Council will hold a public hearing and vote next week on a revised executive order proposed yesterday by County Executive Marc Elrich. The council is scheduled to introduce a resolution approving Executive Order No. 19-21, COVID-19 Local Order – Amending and Restating Order later today, as well as introduce a similar resolution in…
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Astro Lab Brewing, Capitals Legend Craig Laughlin Release “Wicked Wrister” Collaboration Beer
Washington Capitals legend & NBC Sports Washington commentator Craig Laughlin has teamed up with downtown Silver Spring’s Astro Lab Brewing to release “Wicked Wrister” India Pale Ale.
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Krazy Steve’s to Continue Catering Operations
Though the restaurant is closed, Krazy Steve’s Comfort Cuisine will continue its catering operations, according to a post on its Facebook page.