Silver Spring Scores Latin Fried Chicken Chain, Plus More Intel

Opening Report

East MoCo reports that Central American chain Pollo Campero is now selling its Latin-style fried chicken in Silver Spring, Maryland. The global brand, which sends out its bird with beans, tortillas, and assorted salsas, has set up shop (8666 Colesville Road) right next to the Fillmore concert hall. [EM]

Charity Wire

Frozen Tropics reports that homegrown pie slinger &pizza is donating $2 from every order placed between noon and 8 p.m. at its Atlas District location (1118 H Street NE) to the neighboring Atlas Performing Arts Center. Customers must show cashiers the special “andcharity” graphic to spur the donation. [FT]

Expansions

PoPville reports that Maryland-born Homeslyce Pizza Bar appears to be settling in at 2121 K Street NW. The regional chain sells “boat-shaped” pies (think: khachapuri), sandwiches, calzones, and Mediterranean-style snacks (lamb meatballs, spinach pie, hummus). [PoPville]

Coming Attractions

Rockville Nights reports that new Chinese restaurant Xi’an Gourmet has leased the space formerly occupied by Fusion Supper Club (316 N. Washington Street). Expect cuisine representative of Northwestern China. [RN]