Hello Betty restaurant sets opening date in Rockville

Hello Betty, a new restaurant and bar inside the Canopy by Hilton hotel at Pike & Rose, has set a grand opening date. The "surf and skate-inspired" restaurant on the second level of the hotel will open April 8, 2022, the company announced this morning. Menu items will include sustainably sourced peel-and-eat shrimp, fire-roasted crabs prepared in an open flame oven, fish and chips, and a classic crab boil.

A centerpiece for Hello Betty will be the patio boat bar, which is made out of an authentic, retired 40' Delta Deadrise boat that was hauled in - and up - to the deck. It will debut this summer. Drinks will include Hello Betty's signature Orange Crush. Although the company behind the restaurant is based in Denver, blue crabs and orange crushes are very much local favorites for those who vacation in Ocean City.

“We couldn’t be more excited to open Hello Betty in Pike & Rose, sharing a taste of board culture with the neighborhood," Hello Betty Bethesda General Manager Ryan Zemel said in a statement. “Hello Betty is casual, laid back and full of fun, promising exceptional service and fantastic food.” The indoor dining room will seat 138, and the patio can seat 167, including 23 at the boat bar.

Top photo courtesy Hello Betty; bottom photo: Robert Dyer

Car stolen from home in Rockshire area of Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the Rockshire neighborhood of Rockville early yesterday morning. The vehicle was taken from the driveway of a home on Camden Court, according to crime data. It is believed it was stolen sometime between 8:30 PM Saturday night, and 8:30 AM Sunday morning. Remember to lock car doors, remove all visible items from the interior, and never leave your keys in the ignition or glove compartment.

Hulu Skewer House restaurant construction begins in Rockville

Construction on new Chinese restaurant Hulu Skewer House at 1488-B Rockville Pike has begun. Men were working inside and outside the space this weekend. A dumpster and some building materials have been delivered to the site, which was once home to the original Rockville Toys R Us. This is going to be a nice addition to the dining and grocery options at this retail center, which already include Yekta, Joe's Noodle House and the fantastic European Delight Russian grocery store.

Montgomery County government building burglarized in Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a break-in at a County government office building early yesterday morning in Rockville. A forced-entry burglary was reported at the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Administrative Building at 401 Hungerford Drive at 1:32 AM Saturday, according to crime data.

Danker Furniture closes in Rockville (Photos)

Danker Furniture has permanently closed on Rockville Pike. The company says orders are still being processed, even though the physical store has closed. Customers can call 301-881-6010 if they have questions.

A sad goodbye for a longtime fixture of Rockville Pike retail. They used to have a Bethesda location, as well. Is your home a "Danker-designed home?" Relive some nostalgic Danker Furniture memories in this YouTube video shot inside the store in 2008, and with a 1987 Danker TV commercial.

Car stolen in Rockville

Montgomery County police were called to investigate the report of a stolen car in Rockville on Thursday. The vehicle was taken from a parking lot in the 5300 block of Norbeck Road at 11:30 AM, according to crime data. 

Public official assaulted at Rockville apartment complex

A government official reported being the victim of an aggravated assault at a Rockville apartment complex on Thursday evening, March 31, 2022. Montgomery County police responded to the incident in the parking lot of the Rock Creek Woods apartments in the 13200 block of Twinbrook Parkway at 6:55 PM, according to crime data. That's near the intersection with Veirs Mill Road. The suspect was also accused of littering.