Samovar construction update at Rockville Town Square (Photos)

It's hard to pick one of the three new restaurants opening at Rockville Town Square over the others - Finnegan's Wake and Mellow Mushroom. But Samovar is arguably the most intriguing in terms of cuisine, as Russian restaurants are - sadly - nonexistent in these parts. Their summer opening has been delayed this year, but there are finally some signs that the project is moving forward at the corner of E. Middle Lane and N. Washington Street.

A city construction permit is now on display, to allow the build-out of Samovar's interior in the former Cosi space. And the restaurant has also applied for its liquor license.