
Il Pizzico, the longtime Italian restaurant at 15209 Frederick Road in Rockville, has been named the best Italian restaurant in Maryland by Chowhound. A video of the restaurant experience can be seen below.
The Rockville restaurant was selected as Maryland’s representative in Chowhound’s “The Absolute Best Italian Restaurant In Every US State, Hands Down,” which highlights one Italian restaurant from each state.
To make its selections, Chowhound said it considered national and international accolades along with customer reviews, ultimately choosing restaurants ranging from traditional Italian establishments and classic Italian-American red sauce spots to restaurants offering more modern takes on Italian cuisine.
Chowhound highlighted Il Pizzico for its innovative approach to traditional Italian dishes and noted that the restaurant is the only one in Maryland to hold a Gambero Rosso “forchette” recognition.
The publication specifically pointed to dishes including mushroom and ricotta ravioli served in a pistachio cream sauce and veal scaloppine with pine nuts and raisins in a savory wine sauce.
Il Pizzico, whose name translates to “the pinch,” has been a fixture in Rockville for more than 30 years. The restaurant began as a small takeout deli before growing into a full-service restaurant as demand increased.
Proprietor and chef Enzo Livia’s approach is rooted in traditional Italian recipes while adding his own “pinch” of herbs, spices and other personal touches. Enzo and Sandra Livia have operated Il Pizzico for more than three decades, building a reputation that extends well beyond Montgomery County.
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Crust & Crumb, a new Asian bakery and cafe located at 718 Rockville Pike in Rockville, will host its grand opening celebration on Friday, November 13, from 12pm to 2pm.
The event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, live DJ, giveaways, and activities. The first 50 customers will receive free gift bags, limited to one per person while supplies last.
The bakery, which recently opened in the former Roy Rogers location, offers a variety of Asian-inspired baked goods, pastries, coffee, specialty teas, and desserts. Menu items include taro milk tea, brown sugar oat lattes, mango pomelo sago, shaved ice, and tofu pudding.
Crust & Crumb has also announced a separate grand opening giveaway featuring 20 winners. Prizes include store credits ranging from $25 to $100 and free bread. Participants can enter through the bakery’s Instagram account, @crustandcrumbrockville, with winners scheduled to be announced on November 2.
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