$37 million first phase of the Westbard Square redevelopment project has signed new tenants with a few businesses already open in the 23-acre project at Westbard Ave. and Ridgefield Rd. Overall, the development will include 148,000SF of retail as well as Kensington Senior Living– a 116-unit assisted living facility that is currently under construction.
Already open in the center are Bowlero, Kumon Math & Reading center, Citgo gas station, a new Giant Food store, Voorthuis Opticians, and Westbard Barber Shop. Coming soon are:
- District Dabblelab: An art studio space that “seeks to inspire imagination, develop skills, spark curiosity, and promote creativity”
- Oak Barrel & Vine: Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) “upgraded retail concept”
- Piccoli Piatti: Piccoli Piatti Pizzeria features a hybrid of Neapolitan and American style pizza called Neo Neapolitan pizza. Additional menu items include small and shared plates – Piccoli (small) Piatti (plates) – such as Panzanella salad, house made spreads, grilled and fried calamari, and house made desserts. Its first location can be found at
Piccoli Piatti Pizzeria in the Wildwood Shopping Center. - Silver and Sons BBQ: Additional information here.
- Starbucks
- Stretch Zone: The nation’s first and largest practitioner-assisted stretching company
- Tatte Bakery: The bakery and cafe offers pastries, desserts, brunch dishes, and more. Some items on their menu include Spinach & Labne Pita, Cheese Bourekas, Halva Bomb, a variety of shakshukas, coffees, salads, and more.
- Westbard Dentist
The entire Westbard Square project should be complete by 2027. Additional information can be found here.
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FEST OF SPRING Caribbean Wine Food & Music Festival
Get ready to experience the vibrant colors, tantalizing flavors, and infectious rhythms of the Caribbean at the FEST OF SPRING Caribbean Wine Food & Music Festival! Hosted by RHU LLC, this exciting festival is set to take place on May 18, 2024, at the picturesque 16700 Barnesville Rd in Boyds, MD.
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MUSIC By: DJ ABLAZE, DJ SMALLY & NAJ SUPREME
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