Germantown restaurant's contents to be auctioned off June 23

The contents of a restaurant in Germantown will be auctioned off starting on June 23, 2026. Described as a French bistro, the establishment appears to be the now-closed Laperaux: The Journeymanchef's French Bistro at 18056 Mateny Road at Cloppers Mill Village. Among the items hitting the auction block is one you rarely see in a Montgomery County restaurant liquidation: a baby grand piano. Check out the auction listing for all of the equipment up for grabs for the collector or budding restauranteur.

Assault at restaurant in Germantown

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at a restaurant in Germantown on September 9, 2025. The assault was reported at a restaurant in the 19900 block of Frederick Road. It took place at 9:02 PM Tuesday. 

Margarita Bar & Grill property for sale in Germantown

You could become Margarita Bar & Grill's landlord, if you purchase the 1.026-acre property the popular Mexican restaurant is situated on in Germantown. The lot at 19201 Frederick Road (MD 355) includes the 3000-square-foot restaurant building and a 70-space parking lot, along with high visibility on one of Maryland's busiest commuter routes. Constructed in 1940, the building was previously home to Captain Mori's and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, until Margarita Bar & Grill moved in almost two years ago. The asking price for the property is $6,500,000, according to the online listing.

New Starbucks in the works for Germantown

Does Montgomery County need another Starbucks? Yes, and it's going to be in Germantown. The coffee megacorporation is taking a leaf out of our local Dunkin' Donuts franchisee's book, and will be repurposing a vacant bank building that has a drive-thru. It will be located at 12605 Wisteria Drive at the Germantown Square shopping center. Construction is anticipated to get underway in mid-summer.

Armed robbery at Del Mar Latin Food restaurant in Germantown

Del Mar Latin Food has only been open for a couple of months at 18058 Mateny Road at Cloppers Mill Village in Germantown. But it has already gotten a sample of Montgomery County's ongoing violent crime wave, one that has persisted since the summer of 2020. Montgomery County police report that two suspects entered the restaurant at 2:38 PM on May 28, 2025. One of them displayed a handgun, before both men proceeded to assault an adult male employee, and flee with money.

Police describe the suspects only as two Black males of unknown age. If you can assist detectives in solving this case, call police at (301) 279-8000.

Milano's Pizza & Pasta burglarized in Germantown

Milano's Pizza & Pasta at 13220 Wisteria Drive in the Churchill Business Center in Germantown was burglarized sometime between 10:00 PM on May 20, 2025, and 9:30 AM on May 21, Montgomery County police report. Officers responding to the scene on May 21 found evidence of forced entry at the restaurant. They determined that money had been stolen from inside the business. Police describe the suspect only as a "male." If you can help police identify the burglar, call (301) 279-8000.

Assault at Germantown restaurant

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at a restaurant in Germantown Saturday evening, May 10, 2025. The assault was reported at a restaurant in the 21000 block of Frederick Road at 8:02 PM Saturday. No further information is available at this time.

Former Greene Turtle building for sale in Germantown

The former Greene Turtle building at 19961 Century Boulevard in Germantown is for sale. D1 Seafood Buffet was the most recent tenant. The building is being marketed as a turnkey restaurant opportunity, but the new owner could simply function as the landlord, and lease it out to a restaurateur. There is excellent transit access at this location, as it is right by the Germantown Transit Center and its bus stops. The asking price is $3.5 million, according to the online listing.

Dumpling District opens in Germantown

Dumpling District is now open at 19775 Frederick Road in Germantown. Despite the name, they serve more than just dumplings. On the menu, you will find authentic homemade dumplings, dim sum, traditional Shanghainese cuisine, and Szechuan specialties. The restaurant is located in the space vacated by Bonchon at the Fox Chapel Center. You can tell a bit about a restaurant by the cars parked outside of it. The Chevrolet Camaros and Teslas outside of Dumpling District indicate that cool people are dining here.

Bonchon closes in Germantown (Photos)

Is the Pelicana Chicken Effect already being felt in Montgomery County? Bonchon has closed at 19775 Frederick Road, at the Fox Chapel Center. The popular Korean chicken chain has generally done well in MoCo, and this was a prime location with several other Asian-targeted businesses on the same property.

Pelicana Chicken, which claims the title of "King of Chicken," is opening soon in Rockville, not Germantown. Maybe it was the Chicken Pocha Effect? Bonchon has closed several locations in Northern Virginia in recent times and, ironically, was replaced by Pelicana Chicken in Sterling. Could that happen at Fox Chapel? Stay tuned!

Paris Baguette sets opening date in Germantown

Paris Baguette's new Germantown location has an opening date. The French bakery at 21040-G Frederick Road will open this Saturday, December 14, 2024. The bakery will be open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM seven days a week.

This is the brand's second Maryland location.“We’re incredibly excited to bring Paris Baguette to the Germantown community, a place we’ve both grown up near and have always been passionate about serving,” franchisee John Canterino said in a statement today. “Opening this café with my brother Michael, alongside our experienced team, is a dream come true. We’re not just bringing fresh & delicious pastries, cakes and artisan coffee beverages to the area – we’re also committed to giving back and creating a space where the community can gather, connect, and enjoy high-quality baked goods together.”

Charleys Cheesesteaks now open at Fox Chapel Center in Germantown

Charleys Cheesesteaks has opened at 19701 Frederick Road at the Fox Chapel Center. This part of Montgomery County may soon be annexed by Philadelphia, as this is the third Charleys to open in Germantown. You can find the other two at Century Station and inside Walmart. The new location is celebrating its grand opening today.

Charleys Cheesesteaks construction advances in Germantown (Photos)

Charleys Cheesesteaks really likes Germantown. The Columbus, Ohio-based cheesesteak and wings chain is working on its third Germantown location at 19701 Frederick Road at the Fox Chapel Center. Permanent signage has been installed on one side of the building. Inside, the space is beginning to look like a restaurant with a tile-decorated counter, but there's still a long way to go on the interior fit-out. If you can't wait for a Charleys Cheesesteak, visit their two existing Germantown locations at Century Station or Walmart.

Hangry Joe's opens in Germantown

Hangry Joe's has opened its latest Montgomery County location this morning. The Nashville hot chicken chain cut the ribbon at 11:00 AM at 19730 Germantown Road, at the Shops at Germantown Town Center. If you order at least one entrée or combo meal today, you'll get a FREE Mega Sando chicken sandwich on your next visit. Operating hours at this location are 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM Sunday through Wednesday, and 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM Thursday through Saturday.

LongHorn Steakhouse broken into in Germantown

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a burglary at the LongHorn Steakhouse at 20017 Century Boulevard in Germantown on June 20, 2024. The burglary took place sometime between 8:24 and 10:01 AM that morning. Officers arriving at the scene found evidence of forced entry. However, despite all of the effort to break into the steakhouse, nothing was reported stolen from inside the building.

D1 Seafood Buffet opening in Germantown

A new buffet restaurant is coming to the Germantown Town Center. D1 Seafood Buffet has leased the building that was most-recently home to Sushi Legend at 19961 Century Boulevard. Construction is expected to commence soon. 

D1 plans to largely retain the existing kitchen, restrooms, full bar and dining area from Sushi Legend, but an existing counter space will be converted into a large buffet bar area, so the construction should be much quicker than a full interior fit-out would take. This is a prime location for a tenant who can make it work, diagonally across from the Regal Cinemas, and right by the Germantown Transit Center.

Authentic African Restaurant opening in Germantown

Authentic African Restaurant is coming soon to Germantown. It has leased the storefront at 13075 Wisteria Drive, at the Germantown Plaza shopping center. The restaurant will also offer catering services. Operating hours will be 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM seven days a week.

McDonald's doubling down on drive-thru in Germantown

Drive-thru sales are the highest source of profit for fast food restaurants. And it's no surprise after the pandemic that chains are finding ways to maximize efficiency for takeout and drive-thru customers. McDonald's has implemented a double drive-thru lane system at many locations nationwide, even prior to 2020. That's what it now plans to add at the McDonald's restaurant at 18000 Mateny Road in Germantown, just off of the Great Seneca Highway. Work is expected to begin before summer on the upgraded drive-thru.

Germantown Red Robin collector's item pops up on eBay

How big of a fan are you of the burgers at Red Robin in Germantown? A geographically-correct collectible for the burger restaurant, located at 20001 Century Boulevard, has popped up on eBay. The collector's pin is in the shape of Maryland, with a star designating the location of Germantown on the state map. For a mere $9.69, you could show the world you're the biggest Red Robin Germantown fan on earth, with all of the bragging rights that would entail! Don't tell the County Council!

Hangry Joe's opening Germantown location

Hangry Joe's is expanding to Germantown. The Nashville Hot Chicken chain has been rapidly growing in Montgomery County, with two existing locations in Rockville, one in Wheaton, and one in Montgomery Village. It has also announced a future Gaithersburg restaurant. But Germantown is the latest addition to the roster; the future Germantown Hangry Joe's will be in the vacant storefront at 19730 Germantown Road, in the Shops at Town Center.