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First Ever Buy Buy Baby Location Announces Re-Opening Date in November

By MCS Staff

In July we let you know that Dream on Me, the New Jersey-based company that recently purchased Buy Buy Baby’s brand and digital assets for $15.5 million and was a supplier for the store, was the successful bidder for 11 store leases at a bankruptcy auction for about $1.17 million. Buy Buy Baby’s sole Montgomery County location, at 1683 Rockville Pike in Rockville’s Congressional Plaza, closed its doors on Sunday, July 30th, but was included as one of 11 stores that will reopen. The store will be reopening on Saturday, November 18th. Per Buy Buy Baby Rockville:

“We’re back, BABY! Mark your calendars-you’re invited to our celebration. Saturday, November 18th, 10am – 1pm. Join us for a day of interacting with your favorite brands, experiencing our store’s new look, and learning about the latest must-have products. Plus, attendees will be eligible to win prizes, enjoy delicious treats and go home with a gift bag!* (while supplies last)”

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New 16-Story Building Opens at Pike & Rose

By MCS Staff

The 16-story, state-of-the-art building at 915 Meeting Street in Pike & Rose has officially opened. It features 9,600 square feet of ground floor retail, approximately 25,000-square-feet of flexible floor plates and 700 dedicated parking spaces.

Designed by Gensler, the building incorporates 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 wellness features. Choice Hotels International, Inc., along with Sodexo, will be relocating their headquarters to 915 Meeting Street. A new steakhouse by the founders of CAVA, Bouboulina, will also be opening in the building.

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Upper Muse, a 5,000 SF Courtyard, is Coming to Pike & Rose

By MCS Staff

With the official opening of the 915 Meeting Street office building and the recent news that a new steakhouse by the owners of CAVA, Bouboulina,  will open on the building’s street level in summer 2024, Federal Realty announces Upper Muse, its newest neighborhood enhancement at North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose. Construction will begin in January 2024 and will be complete in May 2024.

Per the press release: Upper Muse, an approximately 5,000-square-foot courtyard will be located on Meeting Street, in front of the entrance of 915 Meeting, and will be a place to gather and work. It will feature seating with tables and chairs to dine and/or work, and will be surrounded by lush, native landscaping, as well as lighting. The courtyard will connect patrons through an archway from 915 Meeting to the Owen’s Ordinary and Kusshi Sushi patio located across Trade Street.

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CAVA Founders to Open Steakhouse in Pike & Rose

By MCS Staff

Bouboulina, a new full-service American grill influenced by Mediterranean cuisine, will take 3,080 square feet on the street level of 915 Meeting. The restaurant, which is being opened by the founders of CAVA, will feature a wood fired grill, premium steak cuts, fresh seafood and house baked breads with Mediterranean influences that celebrate the founders’ heritage and roots. Construction will begin later this winter, in early 2024.

Additional information: Ted Xenohristos, Dimitri Moshovitis, and Ike Grigoropoulos are behind Bouboulina, the team’s third restaurant at Pike & Rose, that joins a collection of popular and award-winning dining choices available in the neighborhood. Melina, which opened in 2021, is name after Dimitri’s daughter and is located on the street level of 909 Rose near the group’s first restaurant, French Mediterranean concept, Julii, which opened in 2018. The partners are also the co-founders of CAVA, the Mediterranean fast-casual concept, which is publicly held.

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Kusshi Sushi to Open Rockville Town Square Location

By MCS Staff

Kusshi Sushi has officially signed on to take over the space that was home to popular sushi restaurant Sushi Damo at 36G Maryland Ave in Rockville Town Square for over 15 years. Sushi Damo, one of the first tenants of Rockville Town Square, closed permanently on October 1st.

Kusshi Sushi, which has additional MoCo locations in Pike & Rose and Downtown Silver Spring (along with an Arlington Pentagon Row and Tysons Pike 7 Plaza in Northern VA), will be renovating the restaurant and has already submitted drawings to the landlord for approval. They hope to begin construction in early 2024 and open in the spring of 2024. Kusshi is working on keeping the Sushi Damo sushi chef at the restaurant and has also made offers for Sushi Damo servers to join the new restaurant once it opens.

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Update: Rockville Town Square Ice Skating Rink Now Open

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Update: Rockville Town Square Outdoor Ice Skating Rink is Now Open

Rockville Town Square Outdoor Ice Skating is opening soon– as early as later this week, according to a representative. The rink is currently being constructed and reservations are highly recommended once the rink opens as timeslots do sell out. Additional information below, per Rockville Ice Skating:

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25 Worst Parking Lots in Montgomery County (2023 Edition)

By Patrick Herron

Everyone has had their share of terrible experiences in MoCo parking lots, and while there are more than 25 “bad” parking lots, we’ve narrowed down a list (in no particular order) of what may be the worst based on our experiences and comments left by readers throughout the years.

Featured image courtesy of Google Maps. 

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PacSun to Close Montgomery Mall Location

By MCS Staff

PacSun will close its only Montgomery County location by Thursday, October 26th, according to a store representative we spoke with this afternoon. We were told there are currently sales going on, but that inventory is going quick. The store has been in Montgomery Mall since the 90s, located on the lower level near Old Navy. PacSun still has a nearby location in Tysons Corner.

Per the store, “PacSun is dedicated to delivering an exclusive collection of the most relevant brands and styles to an inspired community. Founded in 1980 as Pacific Sunwear the PacSun brand has evolved well beyond beach wear. Today PacSun is a leading life style brand offering an exclusive collection of the most relevant brands and styles to a community of inspired youth. Built on youth culture and curated in Los Angeles. In our fleet of over 350 stores and PacSun.com you will find brands such as Vans, Kendall and Kylie, Brandy Melville, Adidas, and Fear of God Essentials, in addition to our PacSun brand. We are dedicated to be leaders in delivering high quality product, relevant retail experiences and unique digital content. As an organization we are inspired and led by the diversity of our customers and associates. We are committed to our responsibility in using our platform to drive change and take action on the issues important to our community. PacCares, was launched in 2020 which allows us to partner with charitable organizations that focus on mental health, female empowerment, and social injustice.”

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