Bethesda

Lucky Strike Offering Free Hour of Bowling For Teachers This Week

By MCS Staff

Lucky Strike, located in Montgomery Mall (Bethesda), is offering an hour of free bowling for teachers this week (Monday, May 8th until Friday, May 12th) for National Teacher Appreciation week. Lucky Strike opened in 2017 on the lower level of the mall in the space that was previously home to movie theaters. Hours of operation and additional information below:

“It’s National Teacher Appreciation Week and class is in session at Lucky Strike! Monday, May 8th to Friday, May 12th enjoy a free hour of bowling! Thank you teachers! *Must show a valid teacher ID to get the offer. Bowling is for Walk-Ins Only. The free hour is only for teachers in any group.”

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DC Luxury Nail Salon & Beauty Parlor, nailsaloon, Announces First MoCo Location

By MCS Staff

Washington, D.C.’s luxury nail and beauty parlor, nailsaloon, has announced its next location, a 2,128 SF space, at The Collection–a block-long outdoor shopping center that is home to “accessible luxury, featuring an array of high-end retailers, popular shops, and restaurants” in Chevy Chase.

Per the press release: The third location by DC-based Latina salontrepreneur, Andréa Vieira, is set to open its doors by early Fall 2023. nailsaloon is best known for providing superior, non-toxic nail care in a hyper-clean environment. All three locations are premier places of pampering, where patrons are welcome to unwind and re-energize while making new friends and connecting with old ones over nail treatments such as manicures, pedicures, and nail art, as well as facial and body waxing. Conversations are encouraged and a complimentary beverage is offered to each guest to wet their whistles as they enjoy an optional specialty tea, coffee, hot chocolate, juice, soda, beer or glass of wine during their service.

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Altar’d State To Close Montgomery Mall Location After Five Years

By MCS Staff

We confirmed today that Altar’d State would be closing its Montgomery Mall location permanently on Sunday, May 21. The women’s boutique opened at Montgomery Mall approximately five years ago. “Altar’d State is an energetic fashion boutique that offers a distinctive shopping experience for women interested in the latest fashion finds, the most anticipated accessories and that next great gift. Whether she is 16 or 60, the common thread is her desire to share her personality through stylish, comfortable, on-trend clothes, shoes and accessories.”

The first Altar’d State boutique was opened in 2009, in Knoxville, Tennessee, with one idea on the mind of founders Aaron Walters and Brian Mason: to create a brand that could make the world a better place. Per Altar’d State: “Every Monday, you have the opportunity to give back to those who need it most. 10% of net proceeds on Mondays go directly to local charities across the country. Throughout the year we support organizations who feed the hungry, assist service men and women, boost self-esteem, love on those undergoing treatment and house the homeless.” The boutique has a nearby location in Leesburg that we were told will remain open. Featured photo courtesy of Altar’d State on Facebook.

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Collision With Overturned Vehicle Blocks All Lanes of Inner Loop I495 Monday Afternoon

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision with an overturned vehicle on I495 near River Road, before MacArthur Boulevard, on Monday, May 8 around 12:30pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, EMS is evaluating three patients with non-life threatening injuries. The incident blocks all lanes of Inner Loop I-495 and the left two lanes of Outer Loop I-495 just prior to Exit 39 (River Rd/MD190).  Drivers should expect significant delay and seek an alternate route.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: Update IL/OL I495 beltway IAO Thomas Bridge/River Rd, collision with rollover, four (4) lanes blocks northbound & two (2) lane blocked southbound, debris in roadway, @MCFRS_EMIHS  evaluating 3 patients incl 2 Pri2 trauma & 1 Pri3, all NLT”

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Andy’s Pizza Moves Closer Towards Opening First MoCo Location

By MCS Staff

Last summer we let you know that Andy’s Pizza, the 2021 winner of the International Pizza Challenge™, is coming to Montgomery County with an upcoming location at 4600 East West Highway– the former site of sandwich shop Booeymonger in Bethesda. In January,  a representative from Andy’s let us know the restaurant is “approximately six months away from opening”, which makes an early summer opening likely. In addition to progress with construction, the restaurant also has its hearing with Montgomery County’s Alcoholic Beverage Services (ABS) on Thursday, May 18 at 10am.

Andy’s Pizza currently has locations in Adams Morgan, NoMa, Navy Yard, and Shaw in DC, with an additional NoVa location at Tysons. Another upcoming location is planned for Old Town Alexandria. Owner Andy Brown, who grew up in Bethesda, stated that he had been looking in the area since his restaurant began expanding. According to Business Journal, “The Bethesda location will also have more space than average — its other locations run roughly 1,800 square feet — to accommodate larger parties.”

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Greek Aroma Closes After Six Months in Montgomery Mall

By MCS Staff

Greek Aroma Grill has closed the Montgomery Mall location the restaurant opened back in the fall of 2022. The restaurant was located in the food terrace and offered items that included, dolma, gyros, kababs, salads, souvlaki, and baklava. Greek Aroma has additional location/ at 177 D Thomas Johnson Dr. in Frederick, MD and at 4555 Woodberry St, in LeFantome Food Hall (Riverdale, MD).

According to Greek Aroma, “every dish is created using only the freshest and finest ingredients. We serve only the finest meats, freshest vegetables, and desserts that are baked fresh daily. Our authentic menu and atmosphere create a truly enjoyable dining experience. Every dish is made to order.” For a full list of what’s new and what’s coming soon at Montgomery Mall, check out our recent update here. The news of Greek Aroma’s closing was first reported by Robert Dyer.

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‘Nike By Bethesda’ Sets Tentative Opening Date

By MCS Staff

Just days after the Nike store in Georgetown closed its doors,  a new Nike store put up signage in January at 7117 Arlington Rd in Bethesda– the former home of Amazon Books. “Nike By Bethesda” has now set a tentative opening date for the 6,063 SF store– Thursday, May 25th. Though Google lists this as the opening date, the recent Silver Spring Nike Unite store pushed the date back a few times before actually opening on February 23.

In addition to the Silver Spring Nike Unite store, Nike operates a Factory Store at the Clarksburg Premium Outlets. The Bethesda store will be a retail store. Nike retail stores offer shoes and apparel that are new and come directly from the warehouse. They are generally priced at the normal retail price. This is different than a Nike Factory store, which sell products made specifically for the retail outlet or outlet out-of-season discounted goods.

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Capo Italian Deli Now Open in Cabin John Village

By Patrick Herron

Capo Italian Deli is now open in Cabin John Village, taking over the location that was previously home to Goldberg’s New York Bagels, which closed last year, at 7731 Tuckerman Lane. The menu includes Italian classics like Chicken Parmigiano, Hot Italian Beef, Prosciutto & Provolone, and more.

The Italian delicatessen was previously available for carryout and delivery in Montgomery County out of sister restaurant Brickside Food & Drink (4866 Cordell Ave) in Bethesda. The deli’s first location opened at 715 Florida Ave in NW, DC.  Using a a prohibition style speakeasy gimmick, the deli used their old school Italian deli as a “front” to it’s back bar. Capo gained attention in the area in the summer of 2020 for their popular “Fauci Pouchy” carryout cocktails. The deli has since opened a Western Market location and has a Tyson’s Corner location coming soon.

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OPA! One-Day Greek Festival Comes to Bethesda on May 20

By MCS Staff

The Greek Orthodox Church at St. George in Bethesda, Md., will hold its annual Greek Festival on Saturday, May 20, 2023, starting at 11 a.m. The festival will be held on the church grounds at 7701 Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda, and is free and open to the public.

This one-day family-friendly event will feature live music, ethnic Greek food and pastries, beverages, including Greek beer and wine, vendors and traditional Greek folk dance performances from St. George’s kindergarten through high school aged students. These talented group of dancers will perform at 3 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Taverna Night with live music for all to enjoy.

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Collision Leads to Overturned Vehicle on Old Georgetown Rd Thursday Morning

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a collision that occurred in the area of Old Georgetown Rd, between Edson Ln and Tuckerman Ln, in North Bethesda at approximately 7am Thursday morning.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the collision caused one of the vehicles, a pick-up truck, to overturn in the median on Old Georgetown Rd. One adult is being transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and some lanes are currently blocked.

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