Doña Bessy Pupuseria opening in Wheaton (Photos)

Doña Bessy Pupuseria, a growing local chain of Salvadoran restaurants, is opening a new location in Wheaton. Promising the authentic cuisine of El Salvador, the restaurant will take over the now-vacant Wheaton Tile Center space at 2670 University Boulevard W.

Wheaton Tile Center is not going out of business, but is moving to a new location. They will announce their new spot on their website in the future, they say.

I can remember when there was an arcade in this strip of shops back in the 80s. As you can see, the interior demo work is well underway for the new restaurant.

Postcards from old El Salvador in Silver Spring on December 9

A treasure trove of postcards from El Salvador during the period from 1900-1950 will be the topic of a lecture on Wednesday, December 9, from 6-9 PM, at the Silver Spring Civic Center. Author Stephen Grant will share scenes of people, buildings, ports, public squares and other existing and lost landmarks of the country's war-torn past.

The event will be followed by a Winter Potluck Dinner. RSVP by email to attend the evening free, and let them know what dish you'll be bringing to the potluck.