Listen "The Ash Twins--Revisiting Competition and Cooperation with Mayors Monique Ashton and Jud Ashman"
Episode Synopsis
We wrap up "the past, present, and future of Rockville" by bookending our conversation with Sunil Dasgupta with Mayors Ashton and Ashman, who talk about what cooperation and competition look like in practice. They had many restaurant recommendations, and hopefully we captured them all below. What a great hour!Rockville mentions:Rockville Holiday Drive Engage RockvilleGlobal BitesF. Scott Fitzgerald Literary FestivalHome Town Holidays (returning to Town Center in 2025!)Interfaith WorksRockville's Role in the Underground RailroadRockville Classics:Bombay Bistro--Rockville legend La Canela--gracious, family-owned, and run, you'll feel a little fancy when you go there.Giuseppi's Pizza Plus--Community favorite and a tremendous supporter of Rockville, just signed another 10-year lease!Hard Times CafeIl PizzicoGood for informal meetings:Japon BakeryFinnegan's WakeWorld of BeerNew or new-ish:Yummy BowlChef Tony'sLittle Miner TacoKung Fu KitchenVegetarianSt. Veg--recent award winner!Yuan FuGaithersburg Mentions:Gaithersburg Book FestivalGaithersburg Holiday GivingGaithersburg Restaurants:Gemelli's (brace yourself--it's amazing!)Inferno PizzaMayan MonkeyIxtapalapa TacoVasili's KitchenVillage Green
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