Rockville Featured in February’s Washingtonian
Washingtonian, the regional magazine about the DMV, featured Rockville in Neighborhood Guide of the February 2024 issue. These are the places they highlighted but there’s so much more to discover! Add your suggestions in the comments.
Food and Drink
- Hulu Skewer House (1488 Rockville Pike, across the street from Staples). Authentic Chinese BBQ.
- MezeHub (11508 Schuykill Road, technically south of Rockville off Parklawn Drive). Balkan and Mediterranean food.
- Èkó House (150 Gibbs Street, Rockville Town Center). Modern Pan-African (primarily Nigerian) restaurant and bar.
- Clear Skies Meadery (15201 Display Court, off East Gude Drive near Fisher Lumber). More than a dozen locally-brewed meads on tap.
- Kumbia Restaurant (100-B Gibbs Street, Rockville Town Center). Peruvian, Bolivian, and other South American entrees.
Bakeries
- Z&Z Manoushe Bakery (1111 Nelson Street, near Carmen’s Italian Ice in Woodley Gardens). Middle Eastern flatbreads.
- Mastiha Artisan Greek Bakery (2387 Lewis Avenue, near Twinbrook Metro). Featured in a previous post.
- Lil’ Cakes & Creamery (844 Rockville Pike, between Edmonston and First/Wooton). Artisan cupcakes, macarons, and dog treats!
Shopping and Recreation
- Dinkers Pickleball Court (40-C Southlawn Court). Eight indoor courts, ball machine, and a pro shop.
- BubbleGum Spa (1680 E. Gude Drive). Dedicated to extraordinary parties for children’s birthdays.
- MWBC Shop Local (36-D Maryland Avenue, Rockville Town Center). Incubator program for women-owned retail businesses.
- Nature by Trejok (130-B Gibbs Street, Rockville Town Center). Distinctive women’s clothing and household accessories.
- Ebisu Japanese Life Store (836 Rockville Pike, between Edmonston and First/Wooton, across the street from Ourisman Auto). Japanese snacks, anime, toys, cookware, beauty supplies, and lots more.
Artisan Greek Bakery Opens in Twinbrook
Mastiha Greek Bakery has recently opened its doors in Rockville, Maryland, offering authentic Greek baked goods to the local community—and Maryland. Since 2011, they have been operating in Kensington and delivering wholesale to Dawson’s, MOMs, Yes!, Roots, and other grocers throughout the Mid-Atlantic.
Now open to the public on a limited basis in Twinbrook, the bakery specializes in traditional Greek pastries, such as kourambiedes (almond shortbread), koulourakia (butter twists), and baklava (including some modern versions such as walnut rosemary and hazelnut chocolate). And their pita bread is handcrafted–no pocket, baked on an open flame over a grill! They also offer savory items like spanakopita (phyllo pies) and dips (hummus, tzatziki). Soon they will be offering coffee, tea, and other beverages to accompany the delicious treats.
On Friday, May 5 from 6:00-8:00 pm, they will be hosting a ribbon cutting with the Rockville Chamber of Commerce, a blessing by Father Demetrios Antokas, live Greek music, and popup stores selling wine, food, and leather shoes. Everyone is welcome and be sure to say kalimera to owner Katerina.
Mastiha is near the Twinbrook Metro and a bit off the beaten path, although close to the Twinbrook neighborhood, at 2387 Lewis Avenue (the mini-industrial area adjacent to the railroad tracks). To reach it from Twinbrook Parkway, you’ll need to take Ardennes Avenue to Halpine Road (see map below). They are open on Thursday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with limited items will be available for walk-in purchase while they last.
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