McRib is back at McDonald's (Video review+Photos+McRib Locator)

McRib is back! McDonald's legendary sandwich, one of a handful of fast food items to earn my 6 star rating (out of 5 stars), has returned to Montgomery County and Maryland for the first time in seven years. I hadn't had a McRib since 2012, and am pleased to report they are just as good as they were in the past. Watch my detailed review of McRib 2019, and find the McRib nearest you using the official McRib locator. Many thanks to McDonald's and the local franchise for listening to their loyal customers and bringing back McRib!

Women's fashion pop-up at Congressional Plaza in Rockville

A pop-up fashion boutique is moving into the space next to Chico's at Congressional Plaza on Rockville Pike. They haven't even put up a sign yet, and there's nothing on the property's social media accounts about it. It may be tied to the upcoming Fall Sidewalk Sale at Congressional Plaza, October 11-14, 2019.

Rockville construction update: New laundromat in Twinbrook (Photos)

Demolition of the FM Karaoke building and construction of a new laundromat continues at 2131 Veirs Mill Road in Rockville. When open, they'll compete with the Laundry Bag across the street.

Okto-Bear-Fest at IT'SUGAR at Rockville Town Square

It's officially Oktoberfest season, but this year it's also Okto-Bear-Fest at IT'SUGAR at 130-B Gibbs Street at Rockville Town Square. The candy shop is featuring bear and beer-themed sweet treats all month, inviting customers to "work on your bear belly."

Among the more imaginative offerings are amber and frost-colored gummy bears, simulating beer with a thick head of foam, and sold in beer mugs. Chocolate-covered Dingle Bearies feature gummy bears again, this time in a coating chocoholics will approve of. Even Duff Beer makes an appearance.

Has anyone ever been able to find an expiration date on a can of Duff Beer? I will buy some immediately the day I can, but I have a policy against consuming any perishable food or drink that doesn't have an expiration date.

West Elm opening October 3 at Pike & Rose (Photos)

West Elm, a modern furniture and home decor retailer, will open Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Pike & Rose at the corner of Grand Park Avenue and Rose Avenue. Here's an exclusive sneak peek inside their showroom.

Sunday Morning Bakehouse soft opening at Pike & Rose (Menu+Photos)

Sunday Morning Bakehouse, the long-awaited new bakery cafe at 11869 Grand Park Avenue at Pike & Rose, is holding soft-opening hours this week. This is not a full opening, as the hours are variable, and the menu is not the "official" menu but still pretty sizable.

Sunday Morning Bakehouse
soft opening menu

Check out the very stylish interior; this is a cafe that "looks like Pike & Rose." Comfortable furniture at the rear of the space invites you to meet up with friends over coffee and Elvis croissants. As much as visitors are going to seek out Sunday Morning Bakehouse based on its now-legendary farm market reputation, I think Pike & Rose residents are going to especially appreciate this new addition to the property.