Friday, January 31, 2014

ROCKVILLE MAY CONSIDER OUTDOOR SMOKING RESTRICTIONS

Rockville City Councilmember Beryl Feinberg has asked city staff to research the effects of outdoor secondhand smoke, and to explore options to regulate it. Feinberg has not suggested any specific legislation at this time, but said her office has received sufficient complaints from constituents to warrant action.

Feinberg referred to a bill pending before the Montgomery County Council that would crack down on smoking in outdoor dining areas. She said the problem is larger than that at Rockville Town Square. Patrons sitting at chess tables or on benches find that "there are smokers there," Feinberg said at Monday night's council meeting. Concerns have been raised about the effect of outdoor secondhand smoke on children, and those with pulmonary health issues, Feinberg noted.

The topic remains controversial, however, with many restaurant and bar owners concerned that such legislation could send patrons to other jurisdictions. Councilmember Tom Moore expressed some skepticism about the dangers of outdoor secondhand smoke, and said he would like to be presented with the latest research on the issue before the council takes any action.

"No one is less of a fan of tobacco than I am," Moore said. "It’s not absolutely clear to me…that the secondhand effects of smoke when you’re outdoors is sufficient enough to deserve a lot of regulation. I’m happy to be convinced on it, but I haven’t been yet."

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Thursday, January 30, 2014

FREE PEPSI WHEN YOU ORDER 20+ HOOTERS WINGS SUPER BOWL SUNDAY IN ROCKVILLE

Stock up on wings for your Super Bowl party this Sunday in Rockville, and your (non-alcoholic) beverages could end up being free. Order at least 20 of Hooters' classic wings to go at Hooters of Rockville this Sunday, and you'll receive a coupon for a free 2-liter bottle of Pepsi.

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

BAR LOUIE ROCKVILLE ADDING MENU ITEMS THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 (PHOTO)

Bar Louie, located in Rockville Town Square, is adding some new menu items tomorrow, January 30. New dishes on their Limited Additions Menu will include Spinach Asiago Flatbread, and these Short Rib Sliders, which feature asiago and swiss cheeses, spinach, balsamic onions, mushrooms, smokey horseradish, and a side of Bar Louie's fries.

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

TACO BELL CHILI CHEESE FRIES LOADED GRILLER REVIEW (VIDEO)

The Rockville Taco Bell has a brand-new Loaded Griller that combines chili, nacho cheese and fried potato chunks in a tortilla - the Chili Cheese Fries Loaded Griller. Of course, I had to try it, and here is my review.

There's also a bonus interview with the new director of Transformers 4, who replaces Michael Bay after his CES Samsung TV meltdown. He's someone known for meltdowns himself.

Monday, January 27, 2014

MAKI CAFE, SUPER BOWL NOODLE HOUSE APPLY FOR LIQUOR LICENSES IN ROCKVILLE

Super Bowl Noodle House in Rockville's Ritchie Center (785-G Rockville Pike) and Maki Cafe are both applying to Montgomery County for liquor licenses. Super Bowl seeks a Class H H/R license, while sushi and ramen spot Maki Cafe is requesting a Class D license. Both restaurants will have their hearing before the Board of License Commissioners on Thursday, February 6.

Thursday, January 23, 2014

FREE CHILI OR SOUP IN ROCKVILLE TODAY!

This secret password will get you free turkey chili, or chicken tortilla soup, today at California Tortilla in Rockville: Just make any purchase, and say the password, "BRRR-ITO." In return, you'll get a free sample of whichever you prefer.

If this isn't chili and soup weather, I don't know what is.

California Tortilla is located at 199 E. Montgomery Avenue in Rockville.