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DOT Creates No Parking Zones to Facilitate Takeout Pick Ups
The county’s Department of Transportation has designated six temporary “No Parking” zones in downtown Silver Spring to make curbside pickup of takeout orders easier for local residents. In addition, the county has temporarily established free parking for residents in the Bonifant/Dixon garage at 1101 Bonifant St.
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Abol Restaurant Closes After Rebranding, Return to Concept
Abol Ethiopian Restaurant closed last week after an unsuccessful attempt to rebrand the location, then returning to the original concept. The location at 8626 Colesville Rd. was rebranded as Blu Nile Restaurant and Lounge with a launch shortly before the holidays.
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Local Restaurants Giving Free Meals to Bonifant Residents, Discounts on Take Out
El Sapo Cuban Social Club and Urban Butcher have begun providing free meals to senior citizens, according to chef/owner Raynold Mendizábal. “We went to The Bonifant building and we’re going to be taking care of them for the time being,” he said.
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Sligo Golf, Pit BBQ Reopen; Live Music Will Return
The Sligo Creek Golf Course and a renovated Sligo Pit BBQ have reopened for the season and live music will return this year, according to team leader Laura Russell. The Friday night free concerts will kick off June 5 with The Loose Ends and a special appearance by County Executive Marc Elrich.
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Upcoming Events, Feb. 28–March 6
AstroLab Brewing will host its first art show Friday night, while the D.C Blues Society has its monthly happy hour concert at the American Legion. Saturday, Scrum Con 2020 for role-playing and war game fans comes to the Silver Spring Civic Building. Opportunities for civic engagement include a WMATA town hall on Monday to discuss…
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CONTEST: Denizens to Host Winter Cask Classic; Win a Private Tasting for 4
This weekend, Denizens Brewing Co. is hosting the Winter Cask Classic – an epic cask takeover combined with hockey-themed fun. Enter to win a Private Tour & Tasting for 4, hosted by Denizens co-founder and chief beer officer, Jeff Ramirez.
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The Eleanor to Open Silver Spring Location on Monday
The Eleanor, a bowling lounge, bar and grille, will open its second location at 931 Ellsworth Dr. on Monday, Feb. 24, company officials said at a preview event last night. Adam Stein, the managing partner and face of the ownership team, said he first got the idea for “a bowling alley that had elevated food…
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Debab Restaurant to Open in Ethio Express Location
The former location of Ethio Express Grill at 952 Sligo Ave. will open tomorrow, Feb. 8, as Debab Restaurant under new owners. Ash Edossa and his wife Abebech “Emu” Taddese took over the business in January.
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Two Local Restaurants Named to “Very Best” List
Two Silver Spring restaurants were named to the 100 Very Best Restaurants list this year by Washingtonian magazine. El Sapo Cuban Social Club came in at #57 while Urban Butcher was ranked #75.