Ecco Market
Italian-inspired market and integrated culinary hub with kitchen, trattoria, bakery, deli, two bars and retail space in 5,000-square-foot industrial mill. Chef secured $816,000 loan for furniture, fixtures and equipment.
Sangfroid Distilling
Distillery moving from Hyattsville to larger historic former bank building in Takoma Park. Will feature cocktail bar/tasting room (1,667 sq ft) and expanded distilling operation (3,333 sq ft). Owned by brothers-in-law Jeff Harner and Nate Groenendyk.
Marta al Mare
Italian restaurant spin-off featuring fresh seafood, hand-shaped pasta, toro arancini, and lobster saltimbocca. Will serve brunch six days a week with modern Italian twist. Located in waterfront space with scenic al fresco dining.
Vivi’s Chicken n’ Mac
Vivi’s Chicken n’ Mac is opening a new Severna Park location after closing their Edgewater location. Sister company to Squisito Pizza, Pasta & More which also has a location in the same shopping center.
Beer Trade Co.
Beer Trade Co. is opening a new outpost in Laytonsville, taking over the space previously occupied by The Office Cafe & Lounge at Red Barn Retail Shops. The concept features craft beer with a unique self-serve approach and bar food including wings, burgers, and chicken sandwiches.
John Brown General and Butchery
Cockeysville favorite expanding to Bel Air, taking over 3,000-square-foot former Boyd & Fulford Drugs location. Will offer whole-animal butchery of grass-fed beef, pasture-raised pork, lamb, and poultry, plus coffees, pastries, sandwiches, and cheeseburgers.
Wonder
Multi-concept food hall featuring celebrity chef partnerships with Bobby Flay and Marcus Samuelsson. Aggregates around 15 different concepts under one roof with ghost kitchen functionality.
Atlas Restaurant Group New Concept
Atlas Restaurant Group is opening a new restaurant concept in the former Ouzo Bay space. The concept will be a completely reimagined space bringing fresh energy to Harbor East. The space can accommodate up to 200 customers with indoor and outdoor seating.
Butcher on the Bay
New steakhouse from Butcher & Bay expanding from their Kingsville butcher shop location. Farm-to-table concept featuring premium meats, local seafood, and Chesapeake-inspired flavors. Soft opening event planned.
Cracker Barrel
New Cracker Barrel location opening in Annapolis with strong community support according to general manager