Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen to close in Bethesda

Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen at 4914 Cordell Avenue is the latest victim of the moribund Montgomery County economy. The restaurant has announced it will close permanently at the close of business on May 31, 2019. Referring to the nine months it operated as "tough but wonderful times," Delina thanked its customers for their business.

In their farewell statement, the restaurant's ownership noted that they had planned to have a 30 year run in Bethesda, but are now being forced to call it quits after less than a year. Costs have risen and profits margins shrunk for restaurants this decade thanks to the policies and votes of our anti-business County Council. Sixteen nightspots and dozens of restaurants have closed in Bethesda following those votes, and the Council's disastrous Nighttime Economy Task Force, which ironically ended up tanking the nighttime economy in downtown Bethesda.

Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen menu (Photos)

Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen, which opened last week at 4914 Cordell Avenue, has posted its menu in the window. You can also see it on their website, which is now up and running, as well.

Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen to try to open again Wednesday in Bethesda

After missing their original August 1 opening date, Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen will try again this week. The restaurant now plans to open for lunch and dinner tomorrow, Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Delina is located at 4914 Cordell Avenue, in the old Heckman's Deli building.

Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen misses opening date

Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen had set yesterday, August 1, as its grand opening date on Cordell Avenue in Bethesda. But the day came and went, and they did not open. There is no announcement on their limited social media presence regarding the opening as of press time. Stay tuned.

Signage is up at Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen in Bethesda (Photos)

Signage for Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen was installed yesterday. It consists of the permanent awning over the front entrance, and a temporary banner on the building front. Delina replaces Heckman's Deli at 4914 Cordell Avenue.

Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen applies for liquor license

The latest of the recent mini-explosion of Ethiopian restaurants in downtown Bethesda is still working towards opening in the old Heckman's space at 4914 Cordell Avenue. They have applied for a liquor license, and their hearing is scheduled for July 5. Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen will serve both Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine.