Ruan Thai, a longtime family-owned restaurant in Wheaton that won the Taste MoCo tournament for “Best Thai Restaurant” has been named one of “The Best Cheap Eats Around the DC Area” by Washingtonian.

The recently published list highlights 60 restaurants where diners can get what Washingtonian describes as a satisfying meal for less than $25 per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip. More than 200 restaurants throughout the region were considered for the list.

Washingtonian highlighted Ruan Thai for its longevity and family recipes, noting that the restaurant has been serving Thai cuisine for more than 25 years. Among the dishes singled out were red curry with duck, a yellow curry stir-fry with shrimp, fried watercress with seafood and cashews, caramelized pork skewers and fermented pork served with red onion, peanuts and crunchy rice.

Located at 11407 Amherst Avenue, Ruan Thai has been a staple in Wheaton since 1998. The family-owned restaurant has built a longtime following for its traditional Thai dishes, with pad Thai and tom kha soup among its popular offerings.

 

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Andy’s Pizza has been named the winner of Washington City Paper’s “Best Pizza” award in the publication’s 2026 Best of D.C. readers’ poll, competing against restaurants throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

Founded by Montgomery County native Andy Brown, Andy’s Pizza operates 14 locations across the DMV, including three in Montgomery County. Its MoCo restaurants can be found in Downtown Bethesda, Gaithersburg, and Westfield Montgomery Mall.

The growing pizza brand is known for its New York-style pizza, featuring a thin, crisp crust with a slight char inspired by classic New York slices. The recognition follows another major honor for Andy’s Pizza. Earlier this year, the company was named Fast Casual Restaurant of the Year at the 2026 RAMMY Awards, one of the Washington region’s highest honors for the restaurant industry.

Red Hound Pizza in Takoma Park was the only other Montgomery County restaurant among the award’s finalists.

Rockville is now home to what the city says is the first U.S. installation of a residential electric vehicle charging cable channel in a public right of way, providing a new charging option for residents who rely on street parking.

The system allows an EV charging cable to run from equipment on private property through a narrow, covered channel installed across the sidewalk. The cover sits flush with the sidewalk to maintain access for pedestrians and people using mobility devices.

The new standards are intended for residents of single-family homes, townhomes and duplexes along city streets who do not have access to a garage, driveway or parking pad. They follow the adoption of Rockville’s Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan in March 2025.

Rockville is also allowing curbside pedestal chargers in the public right of way, connected to a home’s electrical service through underground conduit. Proposed installations must meet city safety, accessibility, parking and infrastructure requirements, and homeowners are responsible for installing and maintaining the equipment.

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