Salt & Vine to Open in Frederick on November 11
The new restaurant will occupy the downtown location formerly home to La Paz.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Dining Out
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Salt & Vine is set to open its second location at 51 S Market Street in downtown Frederick on November 11, 2026. The new restaurant will take over the space vacated by La Paz in December 2024.
Why it matters
The opening marks an expansion for the culinary brand, which launched its flagship location in Olney in May 2023. The new establishment will introduce the brand to the Frederick dining scene by reservation only.
The new restaurant replaces a long-standing local staple that operated for 46 years. Patrons must secure a reservation to dine at the facility.
The players
Thomas Zippelli
He is the executive chef and owner of the Salt & Vine restaurant group.
Salt & Vine
This is a restaurant brand that currently operates an original location in Olney.
La Paz
This was a long-standing restaurant that occupied the 51 S Market Street space for 46 years.
The details
Executive chef and owner Thomas Zippelli is overseeing the expansion from the original Olney-Sandy Spring Road site to the heart of Frederick. Operations at the new downtown space are conducted exclusively through a reservation-based system.
Timeline
The original Salt & Vine location in Olney opened in May 2023.
La Paz restaurant closed its doors in December 2024.
Salt & Vine is scheduled to open in Frederick on November 11, 2026.
Culture Shift
The transition of the 51 S Market Street space highlights the ongoing evolution of the downtown dining landscape. This follows the closure of La Paz in December 2024, reflecting broader shifts in local restaurant occupancy.
Residents planning to visit the new restaurant must book a reservation in advance as the venue will not accept walk-ins. The shift updates the dining options available on South Market Street following the long-term departure of the previous tenant.
The takeaway
The opening of Salt & Vine signals a revitalization of the historic downtown restaurant space. Diners should check the official reservation portal early to secure a table during the initial opening weeks.
Further reading
Discover more about the local culinary scene in the Dining Out section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The MoCo Show.
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