Update: The store has shared that a buyer has been found.
Dor-Ne Corset Shoppe, a cherished specialty retailer known for its expert fittings and high-quality undergarments located at 8126 Georgia Ave., has announced it will be closing after 93 years in business. The longtime owners, who are retiring, shared the news of a “going out of business, everything must go”sale earlier this month along with word that the business is now available to purchase.
Coming soon signage is now up for Kareem’s Lebanese Kitchen at Gaithersburg’s Rio Lakefront. The restaurant will be located in the former Bach to Rock space at 212 Boardwalk Place. (more…)
7-Eleven is now open at 10003 Fields Road in Gaithersburg, taking over the space that was home to Taco Bar El Güero and the Shell convenience store.
Lands’ End is closing its store at 1667 Rockville Pike in Congressional Plaza on January 24, with a store closing sale now underway, as first reported by Robert Dyer.
Wayfair is set to open an outlet store at Arundel Mills in Hanover, MD, bringing the online retailer’s discounted overstock and returned home goods to the region in early 2026. (more…)
Caruso’s Grocery, which operates locations in North Bethesda and Washington, DC, has been named one of OpenTable’s “2025 Top 100 Restaurants” in the United States, making it the only Maryland (and DC) restaurant to appear on this year’s list.
Tennis legend Andre Agassi is in Maryland this week as part of a multi-day filming project with JOOLA, the global pickleball and table tennis brand that recently relocated its U.S. headquarters to Pike & Rose. The company also opened a retail store in the development on Black Friday, sitting just steps away from several popular restaurants.
North Bethesda’s annual Santa Crawl is set to return on Saturday, December 13, bringing an afternoon and evening of festive celebrations to Pike & Rose. The event will run from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 11870 Grand Park Avenue, offering holiday-themed activities, live entertainment, giveaways, and food and drink specials throughout the neighborhood.
Below is an updated look at the latest retail and dining changes coming soon to Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, including new restaurants, specialty shops, and brand relocations. (more…)
The Amazing Art Studio, a longtime local favorite for pottery painting and hands-on art experiences, is expanding with a second location coming to the newly developed White Oak Town Center. The studio’s ownership has confirmed that the new site will be an additional studio rather than a relocation. The existing Downtown Crown location at 115 Crown Park Drive in Gaithersburg will remain open.
Light Up the Lakefront is back at Rio in Gaithersburg this Saturday, December 6, bringing one of the area’s most popular holiday traditions to the waterfront. HOT 99.5’s Intern John, and The MoCoShow’s own “Mr. MoCo,” Alex Tsironis, will once again take the stage to host the event from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. The free celebration promises an evening packed with lights, music, entertainment, and a fireworks finale over the lake (video of last year’s event below).