Palisades Lounge opens in downtown Silver Spring

A number of readers have been asking about the Palisades Lounge, which has been in the works for a while at 8211 Georgia Avenue in downtown Silver Spring. I'm pleased to report they have just opened for business, and will have live music and hookah.

Doors open at 12:00 PM today, as they celebrate the Grand Opening. This was formerly a paint store, so this is a nice upgrade for Silver Spring. They also have a rooftop area, as you can see in the photo above.

TTT: Tacos, Tortas & Tequila in Silver Spring to have rooftop deck

Another rooftop is coming to downtown Silver Spring. Chef-owner Ivan Iricanin had earlier applied for a liquor license for TTT: Tacos, Tortas & Tequila, a new venture he plans to open at 8407 Ramsey Avenue. Now more details about the project are coming to light.

Iricanin plans to construct a rooftop deck for the new restaurant, as well as an outdoor patio. TTT will be open Monday-Thursday from 9:00 AM-2:00 AM, Fridays from 9:00 AM-3:00 AM, Saturdays from 7:00 AM-3:00 AM, and Sundays from 7:00 AM-2:00 AM.

Quarry House Tavern hopes to reopen in mid-to-late February in Silver Spring

The comeback of the Quarry House Tavern from a disastrous 2015 fire is nearly upon us. Construction (or re-construction) of the space at 8401 Georgia Avenue should be complete in about two weeks. With Montgomery County inspections in mind, the bar's ownership predicts they could reopen in mid-to-late February.

Last call at Quarry House Temporary in Silver Spring (Photos)

Last night was the last night at Quarry House Temporary in downtown Silver Spring. The town's highest-profile bar is about to begin a months-long move back to its old spot at 8401 Georgia Avenue, which was damaged by fire almost two years ago.

Their temporary spot across the street had been best known around the world as Piratz Tavern. As you can see, the original location of Quarry House Tavern is not on the verge of opening anytime soon.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN SILVER SPRING AND WHEATON

WHEATON

The Limerick Pub in Wheaton has vowed not to let snow ruin St. Patrick's Day this year, promising to  stay open and go forward with a full menu and full day of entertainment today:

Breakfast will be served from 10-12 AM:

$10 per person

**ALA CARTE (INCLUDES JUICE OR COFFEE, TOAST)**

SCRAMBLED EGGS W/ CHOICE OF BACON, SAUSAGE, HAM

CORNED BEEF HASH W/ SCRAMBLED EGGS

PANCAKES W/ CHOICE OF BACON, SAUSAGE, HAM

OATMEAL W/ FRESH BERRIES

NO SUBSTITUTIONS AND NO KIDS DISCOUNTS

Dennis Vaughn and Mark Walbridge will perform live from 2-6:30 PM, and Kieran Whelan will take over from 7:00 PM to close.

Here's the rest of menu, which will be served between noon and 11:00 PM tonight:

STARTERS

Jumbo Chicken Wings $8: Bbq, Buffalo, Old Bay Or Sweet Thai Chili

Warm Chesapeake Stlye Crab Dip W/ Grilled Pita Bread $9.5

Warm Spinach Formaggio Dip W/ Grilled Pita Bread $9

Fresh Fried Local Oysters $10

Basket Of Limerick Chips Or Onion Rings $6

Soup Of The Day: Cup $3.5 / Bowl $5

ENTRÉES: (Served W/ A Side Salad W/ Balsamic Vinaigrette On The Side*)

Bangers And Mash $15.5

Corned Beef And Cabbage $16: Served W/ Baked Potato Or Mashed Potato Only

Basket Of Fish And Chips $15.5

Guinness Beef Stew $15.5

Three Bean Vegetarian Stew $14.5: Vegan W/O Cheese And Sour Cream

SANDWICHES: (Served W/ Fries Or Onion Rings Only)

Banger Grinder $8.5: Grilled Pork Sausage, Sauteed Onion & Mushroom, Melted Cheddar On Sub Roll

Fresh Beer Battered Cod $8.5: Fried Cod On A Kaiser Roll W/ Lettuce Tomato Onion & House Made Tartar Sauce

Limerick Burger $9.5: Grilled To Your Liking W/ Lettuce Tomato And Onion On Toasted Kaiser Roll

Grilled Chicken Sandwich $9: Grilled Chicken Breast On Kaiser Roll W/ Melted Swiss Cheese

SILVER SPRING

In downtown Silver Spring, live music begins at McGinty's Public House at noon with acoustic performers.

From 3-5:30 PM, Pete Moss and the Bog Band will be joined by Irish dancers from the Culkin School of Dance.

The Lloyd Dobler Effect was scheduled to play outdoors from 4-7 at the fountain, but its unclear how that will work out with the snow.

Damion Wolfe will play upstairs at 6:00 PM, with Brian Frank playing downstairs.

Thieves will close it out at McGinty's, starting at 9:00 PM.

There is a cover charge of $10 starting at 6 PM.