Readers of the Hyattsville Wire continued to be interested in changes to the thriving local restaurant scene.
Among the top stories from the last year were a celebrity sighting at a local food hall, a new ghost kitchen, the return of a chain eatery and the relocation of a popular Mexican restaurant.
Here’s a look at the top stories of 2023, starting with the most-read story of the year.
Karma Is Travis Kelce Stopping by College Park’s The Hall CP for Pizza
Not since Jared and Ivanka were spotted at the Burger King has a dinner in College Park attracted this much attention. Not only our top story of the year but our fourth most-read of all time.
Chick-fil-A to Open ‘Little Blue Menu’ Ghost Kitchen in College Park
Not everyone was happy that the restaurant chain had come to town to test its new ghost-kitchen concept, but judging from the long lines outside on the weekends, it’s attracted some enthusiastic customers.
Wawa Set to Return to College Park After 16 Years
When the Pennsylvania-based chain closed its last location in College Park, students threatened to hold a sit-in and tore souvenirs off the walls, so it’s not surprising that its return proved to be of interest.
Taqueria Habanero and Others in College Park Must Relocate
A number of tenants of a conveniently located shopping center in College Park were given short notice to vacate as the new owners plan to tear it down for more student housing.
Lidl Discount Grocery Store Coming to Hyattsville
Call it the Queen’s Lidl. The former Giant/Price Rite supermarket location famous for being visited by the late Queen Elizabeth will soon be another beachhead for the German discount chain.
Route 1’s Sangfroid Distilling Plans Major Expansion in Takoma Park
The Hyattsville distillery, which makes craft brandy, whiskey and Dutch-style gin, will open a larger space at a former Bank of America branch.
Readers were also interested in the legend of the Goatman of Prince George’s County, the closure of Dumm’s Pizza in Riverdale Park, Jamie Lee Curtis’ Route 1 Oscar moment, a rundown of the 4,000 apartments coming to the area, a planned recreation center, a new late-night chicken and waffles joint, the closing of Mom’s Organic Market’s pinball arcade and the completion of the latest segment of the Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail,
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