Black's Bar + Kitchen in Bethesda to be closed on Sundays through March 10, 2024

Black's Bar + Kitchen will be closed every Sunday between now and March 10, 2024. The closure is necessary to complete significant renovations to the popular Bethesda restaurant, which is located at 7750 Woodmont Avenue. Black's did not specify what the renovations will entail in its announcement of the temporary Sunday closure. Coincidentally, the Woodmont Crescent building next door to Black's is also undergoing major renovations.

New Sunday brunch at Black's Bar + Kitchen in Bethesda

One of the best brunches in Bethesda just got better. Black's Bar + Kitchen executive chef Dane Sewlall has added several new a la carte items, including Oyster Benedict with cornmeal fried oysters, over-easy eggs, and horseradish-choron hollandaise served on an English muffin with a haricot verts and arugula salad.

"The People's Brunch" will allow you to build your own brunch buffet-style, choosing from options like the prime rib carving and omelette stations.

New cocktails include a new set of Bloody Marys using ingredients like a Worcestershire prosciutto chip, activated charcoal and oyster brine.

Brunch is served on Sundays from 11:00 to 2:30 PM. Parking is available in the public garage directly to the left of the restaurant.

7750 Woodmont Avenue

(301) 652-5525

RELATED BREAKING NEWS:

Owner of Black's to reopen Addie's Restaurant

Addie's to reopen at Park Potomac development

Jeff Black says loyal fans of his Addie's Restaurant on Rockville Pike have been asking him, "when are you reopening?" since it closed in November 2013. The chef and restaurant empire-owner's announcement Wednesday should delight those disappointed diners. While a modern office building is not the same as the humble abode of the old Addie's, Black promises he will at least "bring back the spirit of Addie's to Park Potomac."

The new Addie's will be in Foulger Pratt's gleaming new 12435 Park Potomac Avenue, designed by WDG Architects. This will be another feather in Park Potomac's dining cap, which already boasts the regional draw of Founding Farmers, as well as popular brunch destination Sugo Italian Osteria & Pizzeria.

Any Black venture is big news around here - Black's Bar + Kitchen on Woodmont Avenue is one of several downtown Bethesda restaurants I do not hesitate to recommend when visitors to town ask me for a top restaurant suggestion.

The 4000 SF new Addie's will have indoor and outdoor dining, and full raw bar and cocktail bar. Black says he will add some new vegan items inspired by his sons' suggestions. BoxWood Architects will design the interior build-out of the restaurant. There is currently no firm opening date.

Park Potomac is located right at the Montrose Road exit of I-270 (take the exit West).

Rendering courtesy WDG Architects

Black's Bar & Kitchen Patio Kickoff Party May 30 in Bethesda

One of downtown Bethesda's top restaurants is opening its popular patio for summer in grand style on  Saturday, May 30 at noon. 

Join them at one of the best outdoor dining spaces in town for an al fresco pig roast. And that's just for starters - they'll also be serving Barren Island Oyster Company’s “Ugly Oysters” prepared three ways: raw on the half shell, grilled with lime barbecue butter, and etouffée style. 

Louisiana steamed and spiced crawfish, with seasonal fixings such as cole slaw, grilled vegetables and cornbread, will round out the feast. Beer aficionados will want to try the "Feed the Monkey" Hefeweizen, and "The Infinite” from Laurel, Md.’s Jailbreak Brewing Company, which will be the featured brews.

Tickets are $45 online, and include all-you-can-eat oysters, and all-you-can-drink beer until 3:00 PM.

Parking will be free that day in the Montgomery County parking garage, which is right next door to the restaurant.

Black's Bar & Kitchen

7750 Woodmont Avenue

301-652-5525

FRESHFARM BETHESDA MARKET DEBUTS SATURDAY, MAY 5!

Downtown Bethesda, are you ready for twice the locavore bounty this weekend?

Saturday will be the 2012 debut of the popular FRESHFARM Bethesda Market, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Norfolk Avenue by Veterans Park.

If you're a farmers market veteran, you've already been loading up on healthy, local produce and prepared foods at the also-popular Bethesda Central Farm Market.  That market is Sundays from 9-1 at Bethesda Elementary School on Arlington Road.

Can you shop both markets every week?  YES!  One of the biggest reasons, is that they each have their own roster of farmers and vendors.  So you are just doubling down on good health, and preserving local farmland from nasty development, every weekend!

Who'll be at the FRESHFARM MARKET Saturday?

Atwaters - Catonsville - creating fabulous baked goods from local, farm-fresh ingredients

Black Oak Cut Flowers - Reisterstown/Edgewater - family-grown fresh flowers

Firefly Farms - Accident, MD - Natural, artisan cheese produced with milk from four family-run goat farms within 30 miles of their creamery; winner of 43 national and international awards

Garden Path Farm - Newburg, PA - The Kauffman family produces the finest meats from grass-fed animals in the valleys of Southern Pennsylvania

Knouse Fruitlands - Arendstville, PA - 3 generations of fruit growers!  30 apple varieties, 20 peaches, 15 nectarines, 5 apricots, sweet cherries, plums, and pluots.  Sweet corn later this summer!!

Pleitez Produce - Montross, VA - I know where this is!  It's in Westmoreland County, not far from Colonial Beach.  Family-owned, family-operated

Spiral Path Farm - Loysville, PA - Family farm since 1978.  Food Safety Certified (always great to know).  Certified organic.  CSA program with weekly pick-up available at FRESHFARM Bethesda Market!

Spring Gap Mountain Creamery - Paw Paw, WV - Are you "crackers about cheese?"  SGMC makes West Virginia Blue, Jersey Gold (Gouda), Shenandoah Sunrise (tomme) and Sophie's Select (Cheddar) from milk produced by pasture-raised Jersey cows in wild, wonderful West Virginia!

Three Little Pigs - Washington, D.C. - That's not a misprint!  Local butcher producing high-quality charcuterie and salumi without chemicals and artificial preservatives.  They source animals - and even salt! - locally

Wild Rose Soap Company - Gaithersburg - Luxury body products from locally-sourced materials.  Soaps, lotions, even their beeswax comes from local bees!  Cupcake Bath Bombs, shaving soap for men and women, and even a handmade, olive oil baby soap

Enjoy the market!  And then enjoy brunch steps away at Black's Bar and Kitchen, BlackFinn, The Parva, and so many other restaurants!

Convenient parking in the garage on Woodmont Avenue right next to Black's.

Happy farm market weekend!

DATE NIGHT WITH

"PASSION" AT THE

STRATHMORE TONIGHT

Did you take my date night advice last month, and attend the screening of Metropolis with live symphonic accompaniment?

If it worked out well, I have an encore for you tonight, right here in Bethesda at the Strathmore at 8 PM.

A screening of the 1928 silent classic, "The Passion of Joan of Arc," will be accompanied by a live performance of the acclaimed original score by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Marin Alsop.

Renee Falconetti's portrayal of Joan of Arc has only been named one of the top 100 cinematic performances of all time. No big deal, right?

There is also a FREE pre-screening lecture for you really intellectual cinephiles.

To reserve tickets, and for all the details, go to

http://www.bsomusic.org/explorations

Ah, but what about the dinner?

I would recommend Addies and Black Market Bistro, part of the same family-owned group as Black's Bar and Kitchen. Both are close to Strathmore.

Timpano's and Cheesecake Factory are nearby as well, and Matchbox on Rockville Pike a bit further yet.