Goodbye to Noodles and Company, hello to Paisano's in Silver Spring (Photos)

Noodles and Company has closed at 905 Ellsworth Place in downtown Silver Spring. As a pasta fanatic, I would think restaurants like this would do well. But the quality at this location was a frequent point of contention for diners who gave the establishment poor reviews. The chain is directing customers to its College Park location - apparently on the presumption that the under-construction Purple Line is already operating?

In a more positive development, Paisano's has finally opened over at 8213 Georgia Avenue. There's no such thing as too many pizza options, so this is a welcome addition to town.