Indigo Octopus, a women’s clothing boutique that opened in the Wildwood Shopping Center in Bethesda back in October 2020, closed on June 28th ahead of relocating to Bethesda Row.
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Sardi’s Pollo A La Brasa, founded in 2008 by cousins Phil E. Sardelis and Phil G. Sardelis from Montgomery County, has recently announced plans to expand with five new locations in Maryland. As we reported back in January, one of the upcoming restaurants will be in Rockville and Sardi’s has recently received its permit to begin construction.
Below is a list of retail and restaurant and businesses updates at Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda:
In honor of National Fried Chicken Day on Sunday, July 6, we’ve put together a list of local favorites based on national and regional “best fried chicken” articles, reader recommendations, and input from our staff.
At the beginning of this year, we let you know that McDonald’s closed permanently in the Westfield Wheaton mall food court (11160 Veirs Mill Rd.) and that it will be replaced by Burger King. BK has just received a permit valued at $239K to begin work on the transition, which should be open in the next few months.
Sardi’s Pollo A La Brasa, founded in 2008 by cousins Phil E. Sardelis and Phil G. Sardelis from Montgomery County, has recently announced plans to expand with five new locations in Maryland. Despite their Greek roots, the cousins shared a deep appreciation for Peruvian cuisine and envisioned a warm space where families could come together to savor fresh, authentic dishes.
Eater DC has released its list of “Hottest New Brunches to Try in DC”, highlighting restaurants that have recently released brunch menus within the last few months. One Maryland restaurant, located here in Montgomery County, was featured on the list.
Formerly known as Rockville Town Square, the area has been revitalized and rebranded as “The Square,” a dynamic cultural hub and inclusive gathering place for the community. Along with the rebranding, parking policies have been updated, reducing the complimentary parking time from two hours to 90 minutes.
50 Top Pizza, an esteemed pizza evaluation site based in Paestum, Italy, near Naples, has unveiled its 2025 Top 50 Pizza list. Known for its rigorous and anonymous inspections, 50 Top Pizza is an independent online guide that ensures unbiased evaluations by paying for meals in full. This year, Maryland proudly contributed with two pizzerias making the list: Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana in Gaithersburg at 21st place, and Angeli’s in Baltimore at 47th.
Ramen by Uzu, renowned for being one of the best ramen restaurants in the area according to The Washington Post, has expanded from its original location inside Union Market to include an additional location at 3210 Grace St NW in Georgetown. Chef Hiro Mitsui, the culinary mind behind Uzu and a resident of Silver Spring, has expressed his ambition to open a location in Montgomery County soon.
In the summer of 2019, we announced that Bear Brick Oven Pizza would take over the old Greek Islands Grill location on New Hampshire Avenue in Cloverly. After delays due to COVID, the restaurant opened its doors in April 2021. Now, after a little over four years, the restaurant has closed.