Interested in exploring the freshest new spots in Bethesda? From a bowling alley to an Eritrean restaurant, read on for a list of the newest destinations to make their debut around town.
The Thai Kitchen
A newcomer to 7015 Wisconsin Ave. in South Bethesda, The Thai Kitchen, promises authentic Thai cuisine in a casual counter-service restaurant. The menu — with spice levels clearly marked — offers familiar appetizers, like spring rolls, chicken satay and fried tofu, plus soups like tom yum and tom ka. There's also the expected green, red, panang and massaman curries, as well as stir-fries, including garlic and peppers, sweet and sour, and pad thai.
Terrain Cafe
Now open within the Anthropologie store at 7228 Woodmont Ave. in Bethesda Row is Terrain Cafe. One of a handful of such extensions around the country for the home decor and clothing retailer, the cafe offers a menu of seasonally changing dishes, dominated by lighter, health-focused fare. Think: toasts, salads and a "harvest bowl" with quinoa, autumn vegetables, kale falafel, tahini vinaigrette and a protein of your choosing. There's also a full bar pouring beer, wine and house cocktails.
Bowlero Bethesda
Bowlero Bethesda at 5353 Westbard Ave. is part of a nationwide chain of food, drink and entertainment venues — a sort of playground for adults. In addition to bowling lanes, you'll find a video arcade, carnival games, darts and pool. Video walls show sports and music videos. The purposefully over-the-top food menu includes a five-pound burger, a two-foot-long hot dog and a pizza cake. Beer and cocktails round out the experience.
Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen
Finally, stop by the former Heckman’s Delicatessen space at 4914 Cordell Ave. in Woodmont Triangle and you'll find Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen. Fans of Ethiopian cuisine will feel at home even if they're new to the fare of Eritrea, a northeastern African country on the Red Sea coast, as the two share similar dishes. The list of small plates features many chicken, beef, lamb and vegetable dishes in intensely flavored sauces, typically eaten with pieces of spongy injera flatbread, though flatware is available, too. Vegetarians will appreciate the many meat-free options. The restaurant also has a full bar and outdoor patio.
