Old Maryland Grill relaunched its menu earlier this week as part of a rebranding effort by its new owners. Started by longtime Hyattsville restaurateur Mike Franklin, the Maryland-themed restaurant in the Hotel at the University of Maryland has been under new … Continue reading →

Two restaurants along the Route 1 corridor — Momo Yakitori in Woodridge and Kapnos Taverna in College Park — are participating in the Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week this year. During the annual event, held Aug. 13-19, participating restaurants offer a … Continue reading →

College Park Grill will have a grand opening on Wednesday, Aug. 1, adding another high-end bar and grill to the Route 1 corridor dining scene. Located in the 150-room Cambria hotel at 8321 Baltimore Avenue, the restaurant will focus on classic entrees such as ribs, … Continue reading →

You might say 2017 was the year of the Route 1 corridor’s rebirth and even more is set to come. Last year saw a number of major openings, decisions and changes to the corridor, bringing to fruition a years-long effort … Continue reading →

Old Maryland Grill’s intense focus on Maryland cuisine extends even to its dessert menu. Now the high-end College Park restaurant from Mike Franklin has gotten notice for one of its state specialties: Smith Island Cake. Located 10 miles from shore … Continue reading →

The owner of Potomac Pizza and Bagels ‘n Grinds will bring a high-end bar and grill to College Park next spring. Located in the 150-room Cambria hotel under construction on Baltimore Avenue, College Park Grill will focus on classic entrees such as … Continue reading →

The new $180 million Hotel at the University of Maryland, which opened last week, is upping the standards for the area in more ways than one. The Hotel at UMD is the first new high-end hotel in College Park since the College Park … Continue reading →