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Lapu Lapu (Kentlands) to Close Temporarily Due to Air Conditioning Issue; Hopes to Reopen Friday

Published June 14, 2022 at 6:16PM

Lapu Lapu, the recently opened breakfast sandwich spot in the Kentlands neighborhood of Gaithersburg, announced a two day closure due to an air conditioning issue at the restaurant. Lapu Lapu is making the necessary repairs and hopes to reopen by Friday.

Earlier today we gave you a first look at the restaurant that has taken over the 325 square foot storefront that was formerly home to Tex-Mex restaurant Peppers, located at 216 Market Street W, next to Vasili’s in the Kentlands. Lapu Lapu hours are currently 7am-3pm Wednesday-Sunday, but for the now the restaurant plans to be closed until Friday, June 17th.

First Look at Lapu Lapu Breakfast Sandwiches in Kentlands

By MCS Staff

Published June 14, 2022 at 9:55AM

Lapu Lapu at 216 Market St W. in Gaithersburg opened on Sunday, June 5, and is continuing its soft opening with a schedule of Wednesday-Sunday from 7am-3pm. The new restaurant has taken over the 325 square foot storefront that was formerly home to Tex-Mex restaurant Peppers, located next to Vasili’s in the Kentlands. It will specialize in breakfast sandwiches and will have a few tables available for outdoor seating.

Lapu Lapu is the sister restaurant of popular Rockville restaurant Kuya Ja’s Lechon Belly. Our very own Mr. MoCo picked up breakfast over the weekend and shared his experience, available below:

Update on Kentlands CVS Construction

By MCS Staff

Published June 8, 2022 at 9:39AM

It has been approximately three years since we reported that CVS would be taking over the old Tommy Joe’s/Boulevard Tavern/Brasserie Beck/O’Donnell’s location in the Kentlands. Construction continues to progress, as the frame of the building is now nearly complete except for the roof. There’s no timetable for when CVS will be ready to open, but it wouldn’t surprise us if it opened by this end of this fall.

Gaithersburg Councilmember Neil Harris told us that CVS would be moving forward with the plan back in 2019. Demolition of the old building occurred in November with construction starting soon after.

Progress at Kentlands Shake Shack

By MCS Staff

Published June 5, 2022 at 8:59AM

Back in February, Shake Shack fenced off the site of its upcoming Kentlands location, next to Starbucks, as it prepared to break ground for its third location in Montgomery County. The fencing came down and then back up before breaking ground a few weeks back. Below you’ll see the ground as crews prepare to begin construction.

Construction is expected to begin soon and could be complete by the end of the year. Shake Shack currently has locations in Cabin John Village (Potomac) and A couple miles away at Montgomery Mall (Bethesda).

Charm City Run Grand Opening Today in Kentlands

By MCS Staff

Published June 4, 2022 at 9:34AM | Updated June 4, 2022 at 9:59AM

Charm City Run is hosting its Grand Opening celebration today in the Kentlands neighborhood of Gaithersburg. Baltimore-based Charm City Run is opening its first Montgomery County location in the former Fleet Feet location at 225 Kentlands Blvd in Gaithersburg (Fleet Feet has since reopened in a different Kentlands location).

“The city of Gaithersburg is a growing and ever evolving running and walking community. As it continues to grow, we are excited to help the community grow and thrive. There is a very diverse and inclusive community in Gaithersburg and we are pumped to bring our community focused experience to Gaithersburg.” Josh and Kara Levinson started Charm City Run in 2002 in Timonium, MD. Josh is from Baltimore and Kara hails from Route 29 in Howard County, via Greenville, SC.

Lapu Lapu in Kentlands to Hold Soft Opening This Sunday

By Patrick Herron

Published June 3, 2022 at 9:52PM | Updated June 4, 2022 at 9:24AM

Lapu Lapu at 216 Market St W. in Gaithersburg has announced that they will be holding a soft opening this Sunday, June 5, from 7am-3pm. The new restaurant is be taking over the 325 square foot storefront that was formerly home to Tex-Mex restaurant Peppers, located next to Vasili’s in the Kentlands. It will specialize in breakfast sandwiches and will have a few tables available for outdoor seating.

Lapu Lapu is the sister restaurant of popular Rockville restaurant Kuya Ja’s Lechon Belly. According to their social media accounts, “No better day to announce this than #nationaleggday 🥚🍳 The day has come! (Almost!) Come join us for our soft opening this Sunday from 7am-3pm! We can’t wait to see you.” Lapu Lapu has been holding “pop ups” at Kuya Ja’s Lechon Belly on weekends over the past few months.

Northwest High School Junior Opens Boutique in Kentlands

By MCS Staff

Published May 29, 2022 at 2:06PM

Juliana Neumann has always had the dream of attending New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. As a 17 year old junior at Northwest High School she has gotten a jumpstart on her dream by opening her own boutique in the Kentlands neighborhood of Gaithersburg.

Her new boutique, Bon Ju Ju is now open at 212 Main Street, in the location that was formerly home to Karen’s Rocks and Rags, which was also a women’s clothing store. When Juliana learned that her friend’s mom’s shop, Karen’s Rocks and Rags would be closing due to the family moving, Juliana jumped at the opportunity to take over.

Java Nation in Kentlands to Open Wednesday, May 25

By Patrick Herron

Published May 24, 2022 at 12:09PM

Java Nation will be opening its new location at 121 Market Street in the Kentlands neighborhood of Gaithersburg on Wednesday, May 25. Java Nation is best known for its house-roasted coffees, diverse food menu, and wide variety of local craft beers, wines and artisan cocktails. We first let you know that Java Nation would be coming to the former Kentlands Starbucks location back in January 2021. Material and equipment delays by manufacturers had pushed back the opening of the restaurant several times.

Much like the Rockville/N.Bethesda location, the Kentlands location will feature entertainment such as live music, comedy shows, dramatic readings and other community events. From the Java Nation website: Serving the best artisan coffees and traditional food made with love and delivered with first class service. That has continued to be our mission since our inception in 2012. The concept for Java Nation came to creation when a local resident realized an absence for a great cup of coffee in the community. Beyond our focus to serve freshly roasted coffee to our local community, we source local produce, use environmentally friendly products, and support work from local artists.

SkinSpirit Now Open in Kentlands; Grand Opening Celebration Planned for June

By MCS Staff

Published May 18, 2022 at 7:34AM

SkinSpirit, a medical spa, is now open at 215 Market St. W in the Kentlands. It has taken over the location that was formerly home to My Big Finds, which is now located in the paseo area of Kentlands. The medical spa is planning a grand opening celebration on Wednesday, June 15th from 5pm-8pm, where they’ll be offering “sips and bites”, love demos, and 20% off any treatment new-to-you booked at the event, a deluxe goodie bag loaded with medical-grade skincare products* ($300 value), and more.

SkinSpirit provides guests with skin care, body contouring and Botox, among other spa treatments and is supervised by Stanford-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Dean Vistnes. SkinSpirit, which was founded in 2003, promises that it will bring cutting-edge technology and a luxurious spa-like setting to the Kentlands neighborhood of Gaithersburg.

Java Nation Plans to Open Kentlands Location This Month

By MCS Staff

Published May 13, 2022 at 7:39AM

In January 2021 we let you know that Java Nation would be moving in to 121 Market Street in the Kentlands neighborhood of Gaithersburg, which was formerly a Starbucks. After a few delays, Java Nation has said it plans to open its new Kentlands location by the end of May, according to a report by Bethesda Beat. Outdoor seating was installed a couple weeks back.

Java Nation is best known for its house-roasted coffees, diverse food menu, and wide variety of local craft beers, wines and artisan cocktails. Curious about the “social house” signage that’s up in the window? Much like the Rockville/N.Bethesda location, the Kentlands location feature entertainment such as live music, comedy shows, dramatic readings and other community events.

Lapu Lapu Kentlands Update

By MCS Staff

Published May 12, 2022 at 7:40AM

Back in October we let you know that Lapu Lapu, the sister restaurant of popular Rockville restaurant Kuya Ja’s Lechon Belly, would be coming to the Kentlands neighborhood in Gaithersburg. Originally, the hope was to open prior to spring, but according to the restaurant “We hoped that we would be open by now, however, things are taking just a little bit longer than expected.”

The new restaurant will be taking over the 325 square foot storefront that was formerly home to Tex-Mex restaurant Peppers, located next to Vasili’s. It will specialize in breakfast sandwiches and will have a few tables available for outdoor seating.