Below is a list of retail and restaurant updates at Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda:
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Restaurants
Last fall, The Washington Post conducted an analysis of 7.5 million Yelp reviews and developed a formula to identify the best regional style pizza in each state. Absent from the post’s rankings is Maryland Style Pizza, which we have explained here. Naturally, any such list is likely to spark debate, but according to the Post, here are their top picks for select styles of pizza in Maryland:
Former President Joe Biden, known for his well-documented love of ice cream, has been spotted for the second time this week at a Baskin Robbins location here in Montgomery County, Maryland. The casual stops, this time in Downtown Bethesda (4905 Cordell Ave.), have drawn attention from local residents and media alike.
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A new Dunkin’ location is set to open at 4011 Norbeck Road in Rockville, taking over a space with a long history in the community. The coffee and donut chain will be moving into the space that was previously home to Sassy Cleaners for three decades, joining the shopping center that’s home to Angelo’s Deli and EATHAI (near Big Greek Cafe).
Potomac residents craving a fresh, hand-rolled bagel are in luck, as Bethesda Bagels is targeting an early September opening for its newest location in Cabin John Village. This highly anticipated addition to the neighborhood’s dining scene will bring the beloved local institution’s famous New York-style bagels to the shopping center.
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Downtown Bethesda is set to welcome a new culinary addition as Takumi Japanese Bistro and Bar prepares to open its doors at 4929 Bethesda Avenue. The new restaurant will occupy a space with a rich history of Asian-inspired dining, previously home to Wang Dynasty and, for 15 years before that, the beloved Shanghai Village.
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For many long-time residents of Montgomery County, the name Shakey’s Pizza Parlor conjures a flood of nostalgic memories– the aroma of fresh pizza, the clatter of arcade games, and the joyful chaos of family outings. Before the proliferation of modern pizza chains, Shakey’s offered a truly unique and beloved dining experience that left an indelible mark on the local community, especially for those who came of age in the 1970s and 80s.
The culinary scene in Maryland continues to garner national attention, with four exceptional restaurants from our state making their mark on the New York Times’ updated “25 Best Restaurants in DC” list, released on July 28th.
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Update: The restaurant has reached out to let us know an internet installation delay is forcing them to postpone the soft opening until August 5th.
Dolan Uyghur Cuisine, a highly anticipated addition to the Montgomery County dining scene since we shared the news a few weeks back, is set to hold its soft opening on Tuesday, August 5th. The restaurant, which specializes in authentic Uyghur dishes from Central Asia, will be located at 20-A Maryland Ave in Rockville, within The Square at Rockville, in the space formerly occupied by Kung Fu Kitchen and Peter Chang Rockville.
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A new chapter of inclusive employment is unfolding in Rockville as several graduates from Sunflower Bakery’s renowned training programs have been successfully hired by the eagerly anticipated new Wegmans supermarket. This exciting development highlights the power of specialized training and community partnerships in creating meaningful career opportunities for young adults with learning differences.
Maryland’s all-you-can-eat pizza landscape has seen its final Cici’s slice disappear with the recent closure of the Frederick location at 5010 Buckeystown Pike. This marks the complete departure of the popular pizza buffet chain, according to the Cici’s Pizza website. The Frederick location’s phone number is no longer in service, and the restaurant is marked as closed on Google and Yelp. Additionally, it has been removed from the corporate website.