Two Premier Merchants Join Bethesda Neighborhood‘s Exceptional Retail and Dining Destinations
Federal Realty (NYSE:FRT) has announced that ANINE BING and Mejuri will open their first locations in the DMV at Bethesda Row in Bethesda, Md., in 2022.
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At approximately 11:04 a.m., officers responded to the location for the report of an attempted robbery that just occurred.
The investigation by detectives has determined that the suspect entered the store and asked to see some jewelry. When the employee removed a tray of jewelry from a cabinet, the suspect attempted to steal it from the employee, but he was unsuccessful. The suspect then struck the employee in the face and attempted to steal another tray of jewelry. The suspect ran out of the store and fled the scene without any property in his possession.
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GrillMarx in Clarksburg reopens today after a one week closure announced via social media last week that allowed its staff to rest and recharge. GrillMarx has been open in Clarksburg since 2014.
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A driver lost control of their vehicle for unknown reasons just before 7:30pm this evening and drove into Tiger Sugar, a bubble tea shop located at 12266E in Federal Plaza, according to witness reports.
There is major damage to the storefront, and witnesses tell us the driver was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. We are told a customer inside the store was also struck by either the vehicle or debris, but was uninjured.
Nearly three years after it was first announced, Burtons Grill & Bar, at 109 Commerce Square Pl in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood, is now officially open. The restaurant’s opening was delayed several years by the COVID-19 pandemic and later supply chain issues. The 5,000 square foot restaurant will serve lunch and dinner and has seating capacity for 196 patrons, including a 106 seat dining room, 44-seat bar, and an outdoor patio that seats 46. Menu items will include braised short ribs, filet mignon, chicken risotto, and market fresh seafood.
In a press release, President and Chief Operating Officer of Burtons Grill & Bar John Haggai said, “Following all of the success we’ve had in the past year with the Burton’s Grill & Bar brand, we are thrilled to be opening another restaurant, even more so because of its location in Kentlands Market Square. We’re excited to be opening a second location for our loyal customers in the state of Maryland.” The restaurant will be open Sunday and Monday from 11:30am-9pm, Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30am-10pm, and Friday and Saturday from 11:30am-11pm.
Thompson Hospitality Group, which is behind restaurants like Matchbox (Bethesda, Rockville, and Silver Spring locations in MoCo), Willie T’s Seafood Shack (coming soon to MoCo), Austin Grill and American Tap Room (both previously in MoCo), and more, has finalized an agreement this week to acquire all four area Wiseguy locations (Chinatown, Navy Yard, Rosslyn, and Pentagon City), according to Eater DC.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Wiseguy Pizza to the Thompson Hospitality Group family! We’ve partnered with @wiseguypizza and founder Nuri Erol. The Wiseguy Pizza brand is an exceptional compliment to our ever-growing restaurant portfolio. We’re excited to grow and evolve this brand with Nuri while staying true to the magic that made Wiseguy Pizza what it is today.” Thompson Hospitality Group posted on social media over the weekend.
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A Nike Unite store is coming to Downtown Silver Spring, taking over the location that was formerly home to DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse location at 910 Ellsworth Drive, according to a report by Source of the Spring. We spoke with an employee Nike Unite store in Fairfax, VA, which opened on May 26th, who told us that the Silver Spring location is expected to open later this year, but did not have a specific date.
An employee at the Nike Unite store told us that the pricing and products offered at a Unite store are similar to that of a Nike Factory store (often found at outlets), with a slightly different layout and a specific return section for items purchased on Nike.com. Nike describes the Nike Unite concept as:
Progress continues to be made at 915 Meeting Street in Pike & Rose as above-grade work is in its early stages at the state-of-the-art, LEED Gold-targeted building featuring 9,600 square feet of ground floor retail, approximately 25,000-square-foot flexible floor plates and 700 dedicated parking spaces.
The building, designed by Gensler, will incorporate a vibrant architectural design that includes numerous amenities, such as a rooftop conference center with collaborative common areas, WiredScore-targeted connectivity, a fitness center, and resource-efficient sustainable and wellness features. Rendering available below.
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Jenni Kayne is now open at 4856 Bethesda Avenue in Bethesda, in the space formerly occupied by Indochino, next to the Apple store.
“Jenni Kayne has made its way to Maryland. Situated among a curated assortment of upscale and casual shopping and dining experiences in the bustling downtown district of Bethesda Row, our new Bethesda store is a warm and welcoming space you won’t be able to help but wander into. Outfitted with our home and apparel collections for the best in California-inspired living, it’s a must-stop for anyone seeking an effortless and elevated take on the everyday. Stop in for all your wardrobe, home, and gifting necessities.”
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GrillMarx in Clarksburg announced via social media earlier this week that it will be closed for a week to allow its staff to rest and recharge. The following messages were posted on social media:
The restaurant, which has additional locations in Olney and Columbia, opened in Clarksburg in 2014. Per the message, it will be reopening next week.
Westfield Wheaton (11160 Veirs Mill Rd), in partnership with Nueva Vida, will be hosting a free Summer Health Fair & Family Fun Zone this Saturday, June 25th from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. in the lower level Macy’s Court. Visitors can take advantage of free health screenings and resources, workout sessions, music, activities and surprises for kids and grown-up kids alike.
Who: More than 30 organizations from across the region will gather to provide resources and information including health screenings and information sessions, in collaboration with Montgomery County. A few of the organizatoins that will be on site include: