Tag: Washington City Paper

  • Silver Spring Wings Searching for New Home

    Silver Spring Wings Searching for New Home

    Since their October 30 post on Instagram stating that they were temporarily closed, readers have been asking about the status of Silver Spring Wings. We’ve learned that the chicken wings, tenders, and potato wedges restaurant from the owner of Recess Catering & Events lost their lease and is searching for a new home.

  • Kitfo Sandwich Featured in Washington City Paper’s 12 Favorite Fall Sandwiches

    Kitfo Sandwich Featured in Washington City Paper’s 12 Favorite Fall Sandwiches

    Kitfo is fairly common among the many Ethiopian restaurants in Silver Spring — but a Kitfo Sandwich? Not so much, unless you visit Langano Restaurant or Lemon Slice Café.

  • El Sapo Owner Sued by Contractor

    El Sapo Owner Sued by Contractor

    The chef/owner of El Sapo Cuban Social Club has been sued for nearly $150,000 in a contract case, according to documents filed in the Montgomery County Circuit Court. As first reported Friday by Washington City Paper, JSV LLC, a Virginia-based design/build contractor, sued Raynold Mendizábal for $147,408 last March.

  • Fenwick Beer & Wine to Mark 10th Anniversary Saturday

    Fenwick Beer & Wine to Mark 10th Anniversary Saturday

    Fenwick Beer & Wine will celebrate its 10th anniversary all day Saturday, Jan. 11, according to owner Suman Shresthra. Shresthra and his wife Cathy opened the shop, which specializes in craft beer and boutique wines, with a soft opening at the end of 2009, then officially opened in January 2010.

  • Workshop Scheduled for Aspiring Comedians

    Workshop Scheduled for Aspiring Comedians

    Aspiring comedians can learn how to hone their routines during a workshop sponsored by Improbable Comedy, according to an announcement from producer Kim Levone. Standup comedian Sara Armour, who started in the business in Washington, D.C. in 2011, will lead the three-hour workshop. The workshop will be held on Sunday, Aug. 25 from noon to…