Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse, known for its authentic Southern Brazilian churrasco experience, has announced it will open at 1651 Chapman Ave in Rockville’s Twinbrook Quarter development, on Friday, December 19.

At Terra Gaucha, gaucho chefs roast and carve wood-fired picanha, ribeye, and other premium cuts of meat tableside, offering a true rodízio-style dining experience. Guests can complement the continuous tableside service with offerings from the restaurant’s Gourmet Hot & Cold Table, which features an extensive selection of salads, cheeses, charcuterie, Brazilian sides, and desserts such as the restaurant’s signature Papaya Cream.

Founded in Florida in 2015, Terra Gaucha is a Brazilian-owned steakhouse brand celebrated for its emphasis on quality, hospitality, and authenticity. Its Maryland debut in Rockville will mark the restaurant’s first location in the DC region.

“We are excited to introduce Terra Gaucha’s authentic flavors to Rockville, one of the nation’s leading small cities,” said General Manager Marcos Bronca. “With its welcoming atmosphere, dynamic diversity and discerning diners, selecting Rockville as our first Mid-Atlantic location was the clear choice. We are confident Terra Gaucha will quickly become a well-loved destination in town.”

A new burger concept is coming to Pike & Rose, with Char’d set to take over the space that was home to BurgerFi for more than six years.

Earlier today, we reported that BurgerFi, located at 11881 Grand Park Ave in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose, has permanently closed. The fast casual burger chain opened at Pike & Rose in April 2019 and had been a fixture in the development ever since. BurgerFi is known for its all natural Angus beef burgers, double battered onion rings, handcut fries, wings, shakes, and custard. Its Gaithersburg location at Rio Lakefront and its Downtown Silver Spring location will remain open.

Taking over the space will be Char’d, a newer burger brand that has been expanding quickly throughout the region. Char’d most recently operated a food truck at 8600 Zetts Ave in Gaithersburg and opened its first brick and mortar restaurant at Tysons Galleria in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

Char’d launched its first food truck in Northern Virginia in April 2023, followed by the opening of its Gaithersburg truck in November 2023. The move into Pike & Rose will mark its first Montgomery County (and Maryland) brick and mortar location.

The menu at Char’d focuses on smashed style burgers and comfort food. Offerings include the Original Char’d, made with grass fed beef, American cheese, shredduce, onion, pickle, and the brand’s signature CHAR’D sauce, as well as the Hot Char’d, which adds pickled jalapeños and CHAR’D jalapeño sauce. Fries, grilled cheese sandwiches, wings, and additional sides round out the menu.

No opening date has been announced yet for the Pike & Rose location, but CHAR’D expects it to be soon.

Go Fresh 365, the Chinese and Asian supermarket chain, is now open at 1800 Rockville Pike in Rockville, taking over the former Safeway space at The Galvan at Twinbrook (photos below).

The opening marks the arrival of another major international grocery brand to Montgomery County. Go Fresh 365 operates multiple locations across the East Coast and is known for its expansive selection of Asian groceries, fresh produce, live and fresh seafood, and prepared foods, all supported by an integrated wholesale, retail, and logistics model.

Inside the Rockville store, shoppers will find a full-service supermarket paired with a food court-style dining area. Signage posted inside the store indicates that additional prepared food concepts are rolling out in phases, including what the company refers to as its “Snack Street,” featuring items such as Lanzhou noodles, Japanese BBQ, Northern-style Chinese dishes, and Cantonese BBQ. Another notice shared that the seafood department has been undergoing final upgrades, with a full reopening expected shortly.

At other Go Fresh 365 locations, similar setups have included bubble tea stands, noodle shops, bakeries, and grab-and-go counters offering freshly prepared regional dishes, creating more of a market-and-dining experience than a traditional grocery store.