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CAVA, Which Opened its First Restaurant in Bethesda in 2011, Unveils New Logo

Published October 17, 2022 at 6:29PM | Updated October 17, 2022 at 8:23PM

CAVA, the largest restaurant operator in the Mediterranean category in the U.S. restaurant industry, has opened over 200 restaurants since opening its first fast-casual spot in Bethesda in 2011. Today, the restaurant unveiled a brand new logo that will provide a “new, warm look that will grow with us as we continue to expand the CAVA table.”

In 2006, first-generation Greek Americans Ted Xenohristos, Ike Grigoropoulos, and Dimitri Moshovitis launched the full-service Cava Mezze restaurant in the Traville Gateway shopping center (Rockville), with Moshovitis as executive chef. Following the launch of four additional restaurants, in 2008, Xenohristos, Grigoropoulos, and Moshovitis launched a line of dips and spreads to over 200 stores, including Whole Foods Market. In 2009, Brett Schulman joined them as CEO and co-founder of the fast-casual chain CAVA (originally called Cava Mezze Grill, later rebranded as Cava Grill and then simply as CAVA). The group opened the first Cava restaurant in Bethesda in January 2011. Below you’ll see the message that accompanied the new logo:

(Located) Concern for Missing Man and Woman in Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Published October 15, 2022 at 10:36PM | Updated October 17, 2022 at 9:14AM

Randrianarison and Rajaonarison were last seen on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at approximately 2:30 p.m., leaving the 5000 block of Sentinel Drive in Bethesda.

Randrianarison is 5-feet, 7-inchess tall and weighs 141 pounds. He was last seen wearing a dark red cap with an American flag and eagle emblem, gray sweatshirt, gray jogging pants and tan sandals. Rajaonarison is 5-feet tall and weighs 110 pounds. She was last seen wearing a blue shirt, black, pink and white square-pattern pants and black shoes.

Detectives Investigate Wisconsin Avenue and Chestnut Street Fatality; Victim’s Identity Released

By Patrick Herron

Published October 13, 2022 at 5:49PM

The initial investigation has revealed that a blue 2018 Yamaha XV1900 motorcycle was traveling north on Wisconsin Avenue when a green 2001 Toyota 4Runner, traveling southbound attempted to turn left onto Chestnut Street. The vehicles collided in the northbound lanes.

The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver has been identified as 24-year-old, Abdesselam Beggar of Chevy Chase. This is an active and ongoing investigation.

Head2Toe Health + Aesthetics Lounge Grand Opening on Thursday, October 13

By MCS Staff

Published October 13, 2022 at 4:29PM

Deirdre Angelastro, CRNP, MPH, is the owner and clinician at Head2Toe Health, which has operated as a Primary care & Aesthetics Practice since 2018. The grand opening of her Head2Toe Health+Aesthetics Lounge is taking place at 6pm on Thursday, October 13th at 4938 St. Elmo Ave. In partnership with the owners & staff at Kaizen Medical Spa and YourMD, LLC, the lounge will be offering a wide variety of non-invasive, minimal downtime, anti-aging and aesthetic services, as well as continuing to expand Primary Care Services.

According to the Head2Toe website, Deirdre is a Family Nurse Practitioner, with 10+ years experience in Family Medicine, Aesthetics, Mental Health and Wellness, as well as Health Coaching and Addiction Treatment. She is a graduate of the Pace University School of Nursing and received her Bachelors in Nursing at Columbia University in New York, and a Masters in Public Health in Epidemiology. Additional information and a list of services can be found here.

Montgomery County Completes Bikeway Construction on Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda and Will Reopen Reconfigured ‘Streetery’

By Patrick Herron

Published October 13, 2022 at 2:36PM

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has been constructing a link of the Bethesda bicycle network along Woodmont Avenue for the last few weeks, between Bethesda Avenue and Elm Street. The bikeway is separated from the roadway to protect bike riders. The cycle track is part of a new, two-way bike network in Bethesda that offers bright green, protected bike lanes. The cycle track loops around a wide stretch of Downtown Bethesda and connects to the Capital Crescent Trail.

Whether or not the streetery should remain closed to traffic as businesses returned closer to pre-pandemic status was the focus of a recent survey conducted by the County’s Bethesda Chevy-Chase Regional ServicesOffice (BCCRS) and the Bethesda Urban Partnership. Residents and businesses were asked for feedback.

Bethesda Central Farm Market Returns to Bethesda Elementary School

By MCS Staff

Published October 13, 2022 at 7:22AM

Bethesda Central Farm Market will return to Bethesda Elementary School (7600 Arlington Rd) on Sunday, October 16th. The market was operating out of the Bethesda Farm Women’s Market since June due to the elementary school having its roof replaced. The work on the roof took a bit longer than expected, but it is now complete and the market will be returning.

Central Farm Markets was founded in 2008 by Debra Moser and Mitch Berliner. Bethesda Central Farm Market was the first market, which began in a small parking lot with 17 vendors. Today Central Farm Markets has four farm markets in Maryland, DC and Virginia.

Free Electric Scooter Clinics for Those 18-and-Older Will Be Available in October and November

By Patrick Herron

Published October 12, 2022 at 9:06PM

The clinics generally will last about two-to-four hours and e-scooters will be available at each site. Those interested in e-scooters can stop in at any time during the clinic.

Participants must have a valid driver’s license or ID. No registration is required to attend a clinic and walk-ups are welcome. Check tinyurl.com/5n8adjaj for cancelations due to inclement weather.

Pines of Rome Looking to Open Second Location

By MCS Staff

Published October 12, 2022 at 4:32PM | Updated June 11, 2023 at 8:53AM

Pines of Rome has been a Bethesda staple for over 50 years, serving its extremely popular white pizza, spaghetti & meatballs, and other traditional Italian dishes. The throwback Italian restaurant that still uses the classic red-checkered tablecloths has tabbed WashUrban to spearhead their first ever search for a second location, Danny Rubin (Co-founder, WashUrban) tells us. The restaurant is located at 4918 Cordell Ave. in Bethesda, where it moved in 2017. Pines of Rome was previously located at 4709 Hampden Lane, opening in 1972. They are currently targeting Potomac, Rockville, and Gaithersburg as possible location for the second restaurant.

Per the Pines of Rome: “At Pines of Rome, owner Chef Marco Troiano brings together a unique set of offerings coming from the small, peasant town in southern Italy where he grew up as well as from the many different Italian restaurants he worked in across Europe and the USA as a young man. The Pines of Rome has been an institution in Bethesda, Maryland for 5 decades.The key to our food quality is simple: we use FRESH ingredients every single time and make each dish to order. Nothing is prepared beforehand. Whether it’s Pasta, Pizza, Chicken, Veal, Vegetables, Seafood, you are sure to get fresh, home-cooked tasty food at a reasonable price. Since 1972, there has always been only one Pines of Rome.”

Update: One Person Dead After Collision Involving Motorcycle and SUV in Chevy Chase

By Patrick Herron

Published October 12, 2022 at 3:01PM

One person has died as the result of a collision this morning in Chevy Chase. According to Montgomery County Police, “On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at approximately 7:08 a.m., 2nd […]

Detectives Investigate Armed Robbery of a 7-Eleven In Bethesda (Video)

By Patrick Herron

Published October 12, 2022 at 1:08PM

At approximately 3 a.m., 2nd District officers responded to the location for the report of an armed robbery that just occurred.

The investigation by detectives has determined that two suspects entered the store, retrieved merchandise and placed the items on the counter at the cash register. The suspect provided payment to the employee for the items and was given change back from the register. At that time, the second suspect announced the armed robbery by lifting his shirt and displaying a handgun. The suspects instructed the employee to open the cash register and demanded money. When the employee complied with the suspects demands, one suspect reached over the counter and removed an undisclosed amount of cash from the register. The two suspects then exited the store.

NB Wisconsin Avenue Shut Down Following Collision Involving Motorcycle

By MCS Staff

Published October 12, 2022 at 7:46AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) we’re called to the scene of a traumatic injury due to a collision involving a motorcycle a little after 7am Wednesday morning, according to MCFRS Chief Spokeperson Pete Piringer.

The collision occurred in the northbound lanes of Wisconsin Avenue and Chestnut Street in Chevy Chase. Northbound Wisconsin Ave has been shut down as emergency medical services continue to evaluate a traumatic injury. Montgomery County Police has issued the following traffic advisory: Northbound Wisconsin Ave at Chestnut is shut down following a traffic collision. Drivers should expect significant delays and seek alternate routes.