Two Maryland restaurants, both in Montgomery County, are getting attention in Eater DC’s newly updated list of “Where to Find the Best Sushi Around DC,” released on May 14, 2026.

The updated roundup includes Bethesda’s Hinata and Chevy Chase’s Sushiko, with both restaurants earning praise for very different sushi experiences that have built loyal followings over the years.

Hinata, located at 4947 St. Elmo Ave in Bethesda, is a longtime local favorite that many still describe as one of Downtown Bethesda’s hidden gems. The Japanese grocery store and sushi carryout spot was opened in the mid-1990s by owner Waka Sakita, who previously worked at Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji wholesale seafood market. Known for its fresh fish, made-to-order rolls, and affordable prices, the small shop has quietly built a devoted customer base over decades.

Eater described Hinata as “a cozy, family-run carryout in Bethesda” and praised it for “made-to-order rolls and fresh sashimi at an affordable price point,” while also noting customers can browse Japanese grocery items while waiting for takeout orders.

Sushiko, located at 5455 Wisconsin Ave in Chevy Chase, carries a much longer history tied to the region’s sushi scene. The original restaurant first opened in Glover Park in the 1970s and is widely recognized as D.C.’s first sushi restaurant. While the original location closed in 2013, Sushiko expanded into Montgomery County in 2008 with its Chevy Chase location.

Executive Chef Piter Tjan has become a major part of the restaurant’s reputation. Tjan got one of his first sushi chef jobs at Bethesda’s Raku before eventually opening Sushiko in 2008. He later spent several years working under Tyson Cole at Austin’s acclaimed Uchi before returning to Sushiko in 2013, where he has remained ever since.

The recognition from Eater adds to the growing list of national and regional attention for Montgomery County’s dining scene, particularly as local restaurants continue drawing visitors from across the DMV for everything from omakase experiences to longtime neighborhood staples.

 

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Steeze Burger, which was ranked the number one burger in the DMV by The Washington Post, is set to open its first brick-and-mortar location on Sunday, May 24, at the Shops at Potomac Valley shopping center in Gaithersburg.

Founded by Laytonsville resident Hunter Karametos, the concept began as a pop-up in 2022 and quickly developed a following across the region.

The new restaurant’s menu will mirror its popular pop-up offerings, featuring single, double, and triple burgers, chili cheese dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches, fries, soda, and a variety of Mountain Dew flavors. Burgers are served on sesame seed buns with pickles, onions, and Steeze sauce, with plans to eventually add loaded cheese fries and rotating burger specials. Steeze Burger plans to initially operate Wednesday through Sunday before expanding to seven days a week.

The location at 12141 Darnestown Road was previously expected to become Kong Dog and was formerly home to Neal’s Bagels before the bagel shop relocated to Kentlands.

 

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Montgomery County native Lisa Ann Walter will compete tonight in the semifinals of Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars on ABC.

Tonight’s lineup features Walter alongside sports personalities Katie Nolan and Mina Kimes, with the semifinal matchup airing at 8pm on ABC and streaming the following day on Hulu.

Walter, who currently stars as second grade teacher Melissa Schemmenti on the hit ABC comedy Abbott Elementary, was born in Silver Spring on August 3, 1963, and grew up in Montgomery County.

She graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in 1979 before earning a theater degree from The Catholic University of America in 1983.

Walter began her entertainment career in stand-up comedy, spending several years performing before landing her own Fox sitcom, My Wildest Dreams. She later starred in the ABC series Life’s Work, playing an assistant district attorney in Baltimore, and has appeared in numerous films while also hosting a Los Angeles radio talk show.

Many fans still know Walter for her memorable role as Chessy in The Parent Trap, though her role on Abbott Elementary has introduced her to a new generation of viewers.