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2 New Restaurants Open + 3 Eateries Win Awards: MD Good News

Two new restaurants opened recently in Maryland. Plus, three eateries won awards for their beer and bites. Here's the good news.

Akira Ramen & Izakaya, pictured above, opened last month in Gambrills at the Waugh Chapel Towne Centre.
Akira Ramen & Izakaya, pictured above, opened last month in Gambrills at the Waugh Chapel Towne Centre. (Jacob Baumgart/Patch)

MARYLAND — Maryland recently welcomed two new restaurants. Residents similarly applauded three eateries for winning industry awards. Patch also highlighted a yacht sales center and a local Irish dancer.

Here are our happiest headlines of the week:

New Ramen Restaurant Now Open In Anne Arundel County

A new ramen restaurant opened recently in Anne Arundel County. The Gambrills eatery also serves seaweed salad, spring rolls and pork buns.

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HalfSmoke Opens In Food Court At Westfield Montgomery Mall

HalfSmoke opened a new location on Friday at the Westfield Montgomery Mall, its third location in the D.C. and Baltimore areas.

Best Beer Program RAMMY Award Given To Silver Spring Pub

A Silver Spring pub snagged a RAMMY Award for having the Best Beer Program of the Year in the Washington, D.C. area.

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Best Brunch Of The Year RAMMY Award Given To Rockville Eatery

A Rockville restaurant won an award for cooking the Best Brunch of the Year in the DMV.

North Bethesda Eatery Wins Favorite Fast Bites RAMMY Award

A Mexican food eatery, with a location in North Bethesda, earned the RAMMY Award for Favorite Fast Bites.

New Yachting Sales Center Opens In Anne Arundel County, Sells Luxurious Vessels

A new yachting sales center opened in Anne Arundel County. The Annapolis business will sell luxurious vessels from its West Street office.

Irish Dancer From Severna Park Wins North American Championship

An Irish dancer from Anne Arundel County won the North American title. The 11-year-old girl will now compete in the world championship.

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