I'm kind of surprised, but Hooters is the only bar in Rockville that has made any public announcement that they are showing the Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning season opener tonight at 7 PM.
It's kind of a big deal, with the lockout and all.
So I have to commend Hooters for actually making the effort to reach out to Caps fans in Rockville. If I hear any late announcement from other bars, I'll try to update this.
Join Reuben Shahapuni of G and B Importers tonight from 5 to 8 PM at Gilly's Craft Beer and Fine Wine (2009 Chapman Avenue in Rockville) to sample Bulgarian wines.
Did you know wines from Bulgaria were touted by Homer in The Iliad? All those literature courses will finally pay off, when you discover the epic qualities of Bulgariana Wines tonight in Rockville!
A terrible winter weather day has one counting down the hours 'til summer. Why not make the time go faster with an oceanside meal right here in Rockville?
This crab cake sandwich and boardwalk fries from American Tap Room in Rockville should make you forget the weather for a while.
Magruder's supermarket in Rockville is closing, perhaps at the end of the month. Both Rockville Patch and Gaithersburg Patch are reporting store employees have told them Magruder's Rockville and Gaithersburg locations will close.
The corporate headquarters of the longtime, local grocery chain has not publicly addressed the issue as of press time.
If true, this is a sad day. As a lifelong county resident, I have memories of several Magruder's stores, including the one in Northwest Washington.
What caused this? It sounds like a companywide problem. But with Rockville customers so critical to the chain, it's worth considering its Rockville-specific troubles in recent years.
I think the condemnation of the Town Center location played a role. The City never was able to relocate Magruder's in the poorly-designed supermarket space in Rockville Town Square. In fact, no chain wanted the space until Dawson's Market finally agreed to move in.
But there was also the county's ill-advised, punitive Energy Tax. Magruder's actually had to reduce its interior lighting at one point (so did Target) to save money. Like many county businesses, the Energy Tax devastated stores during an already-difficult recession.
As disgraceful as the County Council's Energy Tax is, there are also the factors of the newer Giant nearby on the Pike, and increasing costs.
Perhaps the company will explain the cause, but these are just some of my thoughts.
If Magruder's indeed closes, it is yet another Hot Shoppes, G.C. Murphy, Chuck E. Cheese, Century Ford, etc., etc. loss for Rockville - and the DC area in general.
L.A. Boxing has been acquired by UFC Gyms, a company affiliated with - yes - the UFC mixed martial arts league. Hence, L.A. Boxing Rockville's location at 192-A Halpine Road will soon change its name to, you guessed it, UFC Gym.
The new brand will bring a new workout program to the facility, combining general fitness with techniques derived from mixed martial arts. However, workouts will accomodate all levels from beginner to experienced. And don't be alarmed if you are a current member - they're not going to force you to fight fellow members. It will be a fitness club, not a Fight Club!
Expect the hefty corporate backing of UFC to boost your perks and bring new kinds of special events, however.
Here's something to try at Bar Louie in Rockville Town Square tonight: Fried calamari with blue cheese!
Little Debbie Be My Valentine cakes have hit the shelves at Giant in Rockville early for Valentine's Day.
Watch my exclusive video review to find out how they rate.
