Diverse foods dish out flavor at Pike Kitchen
By Vicky Gunawan and Max Kandel
December 20, 2018
Filed under Arts, Restaurants
Have a craving for bubble tea? Poke bowls? How about Korean gyros? Pike Kitchen offers all of these in the same place. Located in Rockville Pike, Pike Kitchen delivers consumers a variety of diverse foods. Owners Mike Kim, Jay Kim, Peter Choi and James Park decided to open Pike Kitchen as soon as...
New local restaurant impresses with healthy food options
By Julia Lescht, Online Editor-In-Chief
December 17, 2018
Filed under Arts, Restaurants
The bright green entrance way leads to a spacious room enclosed with white walls, covered in images of colorful flowers, various cheerful, earthy paintings and other subtle pops of vibrant colors. Inside, the vibe, reminiscent of the sweetest summer day, makes you forget about the cold weather. Nestled...
Anchor yourself for a sweet treat at newly-opened bakery
By Cherri Tung, Photo Editor
November 20, 2018
Filed under Arts, Restaurants
Do you like cupcakes, brownies, or intricate birthday cakes? Then visit the new bakery in Cabin John Shopping Center, Sweetly Anchored. The store’s friendly atmosphere coupled with the irresistible scent of freshly baked cookies and a beautiful array of cupcakes and cakes is sure to draw you in an...
Spice 6 opening brings diverse options to the mall
By Vicky Gunawam, Photo Editor
March 1, 2018
Filed under Arts, Online Exclusives, Restaurants
Stores in Montgomery Mall are constantly coming and going, but creating spaces for new places like Spice 6, a fast casual eatery with a modern take on Indian food. Spice 6 will be opening in May 2018. They currently have chain restaurants in Hyattsville, MD and Vienna,VA and will be adding ...
Chipotle Queso receives mixed reactions
By Max Kandel, Observations Editor
October 30, 2017
Filed under Arts, Online Exclusives, Restaurants, Top Stories
On Sept. 12, Chipotle released their new queso dip nationwide after testing it in their special New York restaurant for several weeks. Chipotle advertised their queso as all real ingredients and with no added colors, flavors, or preservatives. The queso can be added on a burrito or bowl for $1.30, ...
Kung Fu Tea pops into Montgomery Mall
By Brandon Li, Online News Editor
October 25, 2017
Filed under Arts, Restaurants, Top Stories
If you are among the millions and millions of bubble-tea fanatics, then you have to pop into the new Kung Fu Tea spot. Okay, maybe not the millions part, but there is indeed a new bubble tea store in town. The well known chain business opened a new location in late Sept. Located in the Montgomery...
Cabin John Plaza and Mall welcomes new businesses
By Max Kandel, Observations Editor
October 3, 2017
Filed under Arts, Online Exclusives, Restaurants, Top Stories
Cabin John Plaza and Mall, a popular shipping center for CHS students, was recently bought by the company EDENS. The recent purchase has brought in a plethora of new changes, including the addition of Shake Shack and Cava coming in mid to late 2018, while BGR and Leila Jewels have left Cabin John. “I...
New Cookie Dough stand at Montgomery Mall gains popularity among CHS students
By Riley Hurr, Circulation Manager and Social Media Editor
September 30, 2017
Filed under Arts, Online Exclusives, Restaurants, Top Stories
This Aug., Montgomery Mall introduced their latest dessert store, Cookie Dough & Co. The popular edible cookie dough trend arrived all the way from New York City right down to the heart of the very popular hangout area for CHS students. The edible cookie dough trend started last year when Cookie...
Boardwalk Restaurant Opens in Montgomery Mall
By Brandon Li, Business Manager
March 20, 2017
Filed under Arts, Online Exclusives, Restaurants, Top Stories
Montgomery Mall’s new restaurant introduces a unique beach-style cuisine to the food court. Established in 1981, Boardwalk is located between Panda Express and Sarku Japan in the Mall. Boardwalk is a combination of a fast food restaurant and classic beach cuisine. The Montgomery Mall site opened ...
Ice Cream Trend Rolls Into Rockville
By Vicky Gunawan, Contest Manager
October 3, 2016
Filed under Arts, Online Exclusives, Restaurants, Top Stories
Class 520, a popular dessert hangout, just opened in Rockville. The shop sells Thai ice cream rolls, a trend that is popular in New York and other major cities, and has now been brought to Maryland. Thai rolled up ice cream is made on an extremely cold metal circle. The liquid base is ma...
Irish Restaurant Lahinch opens at Cabin John
By Joe Raab, Social Media Editor
May 26, 2016
Filed under Arts, Restaurants
Cabin John Mall’s new restaurant is bringing a new dining concept to the Potomac scene. Lahinch Tavern and Grill opened April 20, taking over the area formerly occupied by Benny’s Bar and Grill. It is an Irish-inspired restaurant and bar founded by the same owners of the Irish Inn at Glen Echo....
Beefsteak Brings Vegetables into the Spotlight
By Anna Baranko, Social Media Editor
May 26, 2016
Filed under Arts, Restaurants
A new restaurant in Montgomery Mall is not a new phenomenon, but Beefsteak, set to open in the food court this summer, is trying to set itself apart from other restaurants by offering vegetables as the main focus of its meals. “The philosophy behind Beefsteak is that vegetables can be the star of...