Potomac Brief: Transforming into New York-Style Deli

Since 1975, Potomac Village Deli in Gaithersburg has been the “Go-To” full-serve restaurant and delicatessen in the heart of Montgomery County.

Founder and “Deli Man” Sam Lerner along with business partner Adam Greenberg will bring a piece of Times Square to the Kentlands Market Square. Greenberg will close the Potomac Pizza location and redesign the interior as a New York, kosher-style deli.

The “new” Potomac Village Deli will feature fresh sliced, hot deli sandwiches, homemade matzo ball soup, hand-sliced lox, seating for up to 70, breakfast served all day, dinner specials and homemade cheesecake. The full service deli counter also will feature bagels baked fresh in-house from Bagels ‘n Grinds in addition to a variety of cream cheese selections. Bagels ‘n Grinds uses a proprietary water treatment process that duplicates New York water. The restaurant and delicatessen will be open 365 days a year (366 this year).

Potomac Village Deli will feature pizza and calzones after 4 p.m. and the Traville Potomac Pizza location will absorb the delivery area. The restaurant doors will close on March 14; Phase I renovations will take place with the interior remodel, opening mid-April and Phase II will construct an outdoor patio area with additional seating for approximately 30 guests. Visit www.potomacvillagedeli.com.