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Howard County's New Restaurants of 2013

A roundup of the new restaurants we wrote about in 2013.

Facci Turf Valley Brings Italian Cuisine to Northwestern Ellicott City

The owner of the new Ellicott City restaurant came from Naples with nothing and now operates multiple restaurants. The second Facci, known for its wood-fired pizza and hand-rolled pasta, opened in Turf Valley in September 2013.

Great Gadsby! Noted Chef Enters Columbia Restaurant Scene

Robert Gadsby has served as executive chef at major restaurants in Los Angeles and Houston. His latest endeavor opened at the former location of Greystone Grill in November.

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Grille 620 Opens at Turf Valley Towne Square

About a month after Facci opened, Grille 620, a steak and seafood restaurant also opened at Turf Valley. One of the owners of the restaurant is a Super Bowl champion while the other three draw from their experience working in steak houses.


Coffee Shop and Restaurant—Bean & Burgundy Bread—Opens on Route 40

The expansive restaurant that opened in November combines American, Italian and Korean cuisine with a coffee shop atmosphere.


Xitomate Mexican Restaurant Opens at Donna's Former Location

The Columbia restaurant that features authentic Mexican fare such as tacos al pastor, barbacoa and agave margaritas became a hit for its drinks after it opened in January. A second Xitomate is scheduled to open at Turf Valley sometime this winter.

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Curry & Kabob Brings Indian and Nepalese Food to Western Columbia

The restaurant that opened in March brings a bit of spice to the Wilde Lake Village Center. 

Try Bingsoo and Tiramisu; Shilla Bakery on Route 40 Opens

Shilla Bakery and Cafe, a Korean/ European fusion bakery, opened in August on Route 40 in Ellicott City and features items like Bingsoo—shaved ice with ice cream and fresh fruit.

First Look: Ale House Columbia Now Open

OK, so this beer pub and American restaurant opened in Dec. 2012, but it has been so popular at its location off Dobbin Road that parking became a problem.

Other Restaurants Prepare to Open

There's at least three other major restaurants preparing to open soon. First, there's the new lakefront restaurant, Petit Louis Bistro, in Columbia. The owners announced they had hoped to open by the end of 2013, but we haven't heard anything about it since the early December announcement.

White Oak Tavern, a farm-to-table concept located at the former location of Jilly's in Ellicott City, is scheduled to open soon. Highland Inn, a casual fine dining restaurant in Highland, should open in the next month or two as well, according to the Baltimore Sun.




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