Wild Onion: Grand Opening June 7, 2008

Wild Onion cafe has announced a tentative opening date of June 7, 2008. This chef-owned cafe will be opening on the ground floor of One Independence Plaza, facing the fountain. They will serve hot and cold entrees, sandwiches, soups, salads, and desserts.

Wild Onion is now hiring. Applications for employment are available in front of the restaurant.

The restaurant's website is www.wildonioncatering.com.

Wild Onion will be joined this summer by Original Soup Man, Old Dominion Brewhouse, and Gifford's Ice Cream on the plaza level of One Independence Plaza.

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The Carolina Kitchen Bar and Grill Opening Soon

It looks like they are putting the finishing touches on The Carolina Kitchen Bar and Grill, which is scheduled to open in early June.  The restaurant is located right next to the Royale 14 movie theater on America Boulevard at University Town Center.

The original Carolina Kitchen in Silver Spring burned down in 2003 and relocated to the Boulevard at the Capital Centre in Largo in 2005.  The new Hyattsville location will be more than twice the size of the Largo restaurant, seating up to 375 people.  It will serve soul food and American cuisine, and will feature a full-service bar with a fireside lounge, waterfalls, jazz performances, and two rooms for private events.  According to owner Lance London, "The concept is incredible home-style cooking done with an upscale flair."

London has big plans for his new location.  "Carolina Kitchen Bar and Grill needs to not just impress but amaze customers.... It is one of the most magnificent build-outs ever seen--not just in D.C. but in America."  He also has great things to say about Hyattsville, calling it "the new Bethesda."  "When I saw all the wonderful things going on in Hyattsville, I new it was the place for my brand-new, explosive restaurant," says London.

Sources:
Restaurateur to take Carolina regional, Gazette.Net (3/7/2008)
Hyattsville is the new Bethesda, WhyHyattsville.com (5/2008)
Prince Georges Restauranteur Brings Las Vegas to Hyattsville, Inside Prince George's Advertising Supplement.  Thanks to WhyHyattsville.com.

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Tonight's concert cancelled due to rain

Tonight's Chris Grasso concert has been cancelled due to the weather forecast.  Be sure to come next Wednesday to see Marcus Mitchell Project at 5:00 on the plaza.

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Cultural Festival at University Town Center - May 31

The Prince George's Arts Council and University Town Center present A Spring Thing! Cultural Festival on Saturday, May 31 from Noon to 6 p.m.  Celebrate spring in Prince George's County with exciting performances by Colours Performing Arts Troupe, CAFE-Steel Pan, Projectnatale Jazz Ensemble, an artist's market and more.  Located at University Town Center Independence Plaza on America Boulevard (between Belcrest Road and East-West Highway in Hyattsville, MD).  Free!

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Music on the Plaza

Now that winter is a distant memory, UTC has brought back the outdoor concert series that began last fall.  Since last Wednesday there have been three performances - jazz on Wednesdays and the Unity Reggae Band last Saturday.  It was overcast tonight but there was still a good turnout for Vince Chapman.  Upcoming concerts include Chris Grasso on May 21 and Marcus Mitchell Project on May 28.  Both are scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m.  In addition, the One Independence Plaza sales office will host "Wednesdays at the One" from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on May 21 with cocktails and refreshments. 

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