Friday, August 9, 2013

HOSTESS CUPCAKES REVIEW (VIDEO)

Hostess Cupcakes are now arriving back on shelves at local Giant and Safeway stores. Selection varies by chain and store, but I found these at the Arlington Road Safeway in downtown Bethesda.

Now let's test them out, and determine if these are indeed the same as the classic Hostess Cupcakes.

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

M STREET KITCHEN, STELLA BARRA PIZZERIA, PROTEIN BAR TO OPEN AT PIKE & ROSE

Three new additions to Federal Realty's Pike & Rose development on Rockville Pike will cover a broad range of cuisines.

M Street Kitchen and Stella Barra Pizzeria are not only owned by the same company, but are both from Southern California.

M Street Kitchen offers an eclectic mashup of American, Mexican and Asian dishes. Burgers, tacos, miso-glazed salmon, Evil Thai Princess salad and fresh sushi all share the same menu.

M Street's bar is just as diverse, pouring beer, wine, sake and a signature Sangria.

Stella Barra sounds like just a pizza place, but aspires to be upscale. Think Porchetta and Fennel pizzas, rather than sausage and pepperoni. Their Hollywood and Santa Monica locations not only serve "handcrafted" cocktails, but are known for their house-made desserts. Save room for the pot de creme or massive bacon-chocolate chip cookie.

You can get a video preview of Stella Barra by clicking here.

Want something healthier?

The Protein Bar is just what the doctor ordered.

Even the beverages can give you a protein boost at this establishment.

The Protein Bar, which has a Penn Quarter location in the District, is also highly accommodating of diners with food allergies (taking special precautions to prevent cross-contamination of allergens during food preparation, for example), or who seek vegetarian and gluten-free options.

You'll find juices, smoothies, salads and bowls heavy on meat, and a variety of dishes made with superfood quinoa.

Meanwhile, back at the Pike & Rose construction site:

Monday, August 5, 2013

JUST TIRES CLOSES IN ROCKVILLE (PHOTOS)

Just Tires? Well, it Just Closed on Rockville Pike.

The handy shop was next door to Hooters of Rockville.

Sunday, August 4, 2013

QUIZNOS CLOSES AT 11802-D ROCKVILLE PIKE IN ROCKVILLE (PHOTOS)

Quiznos has closed its Mid-Pike Plaza restaurant at 11802-D Rockville Pike. As you can see, the sign on the storefront is gone, and the windows are covered.

Saturday, August 3, 2013

WATCH UFC 163 TONIGHT AT HOOTERS OF ROCKVILLE

Tonight at 10 PM, Hooters of Rockville will be showing the live broadcast of UFC 163.

There are 3 bouts tonight: Machida vs. Davis (light heavyweight), Maia vs. Koscheck (welterweight), and, of course, the main event, Aldo vs. Korean Zombie for the World Featherweight Championship.