Bethesda, Maryland, is home to a growing number of excellent dining spots, as well as bars and shops of all kinds. Depending on when you’re around, you see that line tending to the block from the Apple Store, Georgetown Cupcakes, or the latest in a long line of new establishments to open their doors to the public.
This seems to happen on a weekly basis, especially in the upscale Bethesda Row corridor, which is already packed to the brim with local and major brands. /a>, but still finds more and more room. Here are five new additions to the scene you won’t want to miss.
Pana’s Empanadas
4731-A Elm St. – PanasGourmet.com
For a change to your takeout or pickup routine, check out Pana’s Gourmet Empanadas. There are about a dozen different empanadas on the menu, including meat, seafood, and vegetarian options. Go with a friend and order the canoe, which includes a sampling of eight empanadas, four sauces and plantain chips, and is actually the same price as two people ordering three empanadas each.
Nando Peri-Peri
4839 Bethesda Ave. – NandosPeriPeri.com
Nando’s serves grilled, seasoned chicken using a special combination of spices with Portuguese and African roots. While the restaurant service is fast, you can also take a seat at a table and be served by the waiter or have a few drinks. drinks from the bar‘s inviting atmosphere. Use whole flame-grilled chickens, wings, sandwiches, sides, and more, and choose your favorite sauce to match.
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Old Georgetown Road – TheBoxBarandGrill.com
A new addition to the sports bar scene comes from Ark. Think of Ark as Hooters brought back to life. Seductively dressed waitresses, lots of beer and food specials, tons of big screen televisions. Typical American pub food food – burgers, sandwiches, wings – should help you soak up all the booze. You probably indulge because you’re watching the big game.
Capital Teas
4806 Bethesda Ave. – CapitalTeas.com
If you’ve had too much fun at Arca on saturday night, maybe walk into Capital Teas on Sunday morning for some rejuvenation The store specializes in selling fresh, loose-leaf vegetables of all kinds. The selection is all available in glass – allowing visitors to take a peek and take a few smells to see if it’s something to take home they could Buy some tea in one of their metal containers and bring it back to the store next time it’s on sale.
Secular
7249 Woodmont Ave. – SecularEVOO.com
Whether you’re looking to kick it up a notch in the kitchen or want to find a gift for the culinary soul, Pop Secular has a wide range of oils, vinegars, and artisanal ingredients. There are just different pastas, oils, sauces, and more, and customers can sample a few to consider what they like best.
Jake Emen is a freelance-writers based in Bethesda, Maryland, with experience covering sports, local news stories ; and more for a number of online publications. He is also the owner of the boxing news website ProBoxing-Fans.com.< /i>
