Taco Bamba, Call Your Mother: MOCO Restaurants Opened In 2021

BETHESDA, MD — Even with the hardships of the pandemic, aspiring restaurant owners have found a way to open new businesses in Montgomery County this year.

From fast food chains to pop-ups to fine dining, there have been quite a few new additions to the dining options, particularly in Bethesda.

Restaurants Opened in 2021:

Shake Shack Now Open In Bethesda's Westfield Montgomery Mall
The hamburger chain announced over the summer that new Shake Shack locations would be coming to Bethesda and Gaithersburg.

Greek Restaurant Opening In Pike & Rose, From Cava Founders
The founders of Cava opened their second restaurant in Bethesda's Pike & Rose. It's a Greek restaurant named "Melina."

Sports & Social Now Open In Bethesda For Fans Of Food, Athletics
Sports & Social, a bar that combines with an 'elevated food and drink experience,' is now open in North Bethesda's Pike & Rose neighborhood.

Call Your Mother To Open New Location In Bethesda's Pike And Rose
The "Jew-ish deli" known for its signature bagels, opened a location in North Bethesda in September.

Little Sesame Opening On Bethesda Row Later This Year
Little Sesame—known for its hummus bowls and pita sandwiches—is now expected to open a shop on Bethesda Row in early 2022. There are two in D.C.

Vegetarian Taco Chain 'Chaia' Opening In Bethesda This Week
A local chain serving up vegetarian tacos opened next to Bethesda Row Cinema in September. This is Chaia's first Maryland location.

Levain Bakery Opens On Bethesda Row, Serving Up Gooey Cookies
Popular cookie chain Levain Bakery opened a location on Bethesda Row in July, with thick cookies and ice cream sandwiches on the menu.

Chef José Andrés' Spanish Diner Opens At Bethesda Row
José Andrés's newest concept, Spanish Diner, takes over the space formerly occupied by his other restaurant, Jaleo.

El Mercat Bar de Tapas Comes To Rockville Town Square This Winter
A Rockville chef is opening his first restaurant in the Town Square this winter. The food takes you on a 'vibrant Spanish culinary journey.'

D.C. Farm Stand 'Z&Z' Opening Middle Eastern Eatery In Rockville
Z&Z, a popular DC farm stand that sells Middle Eastern street food featuring Za’atar, opened a restaurant in Montgomery County this fall.

Taco Bamba Now Open In Rockville With 'Record-Setting' Turnout
This local chain serves up tacos, tortas and cocktails at its new location in Rockville; the first in MD. It has 5 restaurants in Virginia.

Guy Fieri Opens Gaithersburg Ghost Kitchen Called Flavortown
The Food Network star has opened pop-up restaurants across the nation, including in Montgomery County.