Global Bites is a celebration of culture, cuisine, and community impact
Rockville, Md., May 20, 2025 – Craving a reason to treat yourself to Rockville’s finest dishes? Your next meal in Rockville could do more than satisfy your cravings – it could support local nonprofits and even win you a prize.
From June 1 to June 14, Explore Rockville: Global Bites invites residents and visitors to experience Rockville’s diverse dining scene through a citywide restaurant week. Organized by Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI), Global Bites is a celebration of culture, cuisine, and community impact.
From sushi to shawarma, tacos to tikka masala, Global Bites celebrates the rich cultural diversity found in Rockville through its restaurants. There are no sign-ups or special menus – just visit any restaurant in the city during the promotion, upload your receipt online, and you’re automatically entered to win one of three VISA gift cards valued at $50, $100 or $200. And that’s not all – 20% of your receipt (up to $20) will be donated to local nonprofits participating in the Rockville Rewards program.
“Rockville is home to an amazing variety of restaurants offering a world of flavor,” said REDI’s CEO, Cynthia Rivarde. “Global Bites highlights this culinary and cultural vibrancy while creating meaningful local impact.”
Learn more at https://explorerockville.org/global-bites/
Explore Rockville promotes Rockville, Maryland’s vibrant culture, commerce and community. We aim to celebrate the rich tapestry of our city’s historical, cultural, and culinary offerings through programs like Global Bites. Learn more at https://explorerockville.org/
Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) is a public-private partnership that helps businesses launch, locate, and expand in Rockville, Maryland. Committed to economic development, REDI is proactive in supporting existing industries and attracting new companies with the tools to get started in Rockville and resources and guidance for existing companies in the city. Learn more at https://rockvilleredi.org/
Rockville Rewards is shop-small and community support initiative. Through the purchase of a digital card, customers unlock discounts and specials at participating Rockville businesses with the card sale proceeds donated to local nonprofits in the program. Learn more at https://rockvillerewards.com/