3/4 Update: Exterior is coming along
We interviewed Chef Dimitri Moshovitis about Melina, a new Greek restaurant opening in Pike & Rose this April or May. Chef D, as he’s affectionately called, is one of the founders along with Ted Xenohristos and Ike Grigoropoulos–the same team responsible for Cava, Cava Mezze, and Julii.
MoCo Business Spotlight: Sha’s Creations Aisha Khadar
After a long wait, Sha’s Creations at 3836 International Dr. in Silver Spring (Leisure World Plaza) is finally scheduled to open on February 13th. The spa, which specializes in skin care, will offer services such as facials, manicures, and body contouring. Sha’s will also sell 100% organic homemade soaps and lotions.
Abercrombie Permanently Closed in Montgomery Mall
We just learned that Abercrombie & Fitch has shut its doors for good in Westfield Montgomery. Today (Friday) was the store’s last day in operation.
La Poteria Coming to Montgomery Village
Sinage is up in the Montgomery Village Center for La Poteria.
Revive DMV is Coming to Rio
Revive DMV describes itself as part of a nationwide brand that is leading the way in regenerative medicine, a multidisciplinary approach that has at its core bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.
Strosniders Hardware Bethesda Location Closed After Employee COVID Outbreak
Strosniders Hardware Bethesda Location on Arlington Road has been closed since Saturday after several employees tested positive for COVID-19.
Bun’d Up, a restaurant that puts a modern, Korean twist on the original Taiwanese “gua bao” with handmade buns, local produce, and sustainably raised meat from Springfield Farm, is coming to The Block in Pike & Rose. The handmade buns have been available at pop ups across the metro area, including a food truck pop up at 204 Woodmoor Dr., a pop up at the Fenwick apartments on 2nd Avenue in Silver Spring, and a pop-up in Bethesda at 5601 Durbin Rd.
The menu typically consists of various buns and bowls. Bun’d Up will be available for carry-out at The Block starting Thursday, January 14th.
Break Em Fix Em Grand Opening in Colesville Center
Break Em Fix Em, a repair and accessory shop, is holding a grand opening event at its new location in the Colesville Center (13430 New Hampshire Ave).
Updated 3/15/22 to reflect the restaurant is now open
In early January we learned that King Street Oyster Bar planned to open a new location in Park Potomac. They’re best known for serving over 10 varieties of oysters each day. In addition they offer a raw seafood bar, sandwiches, salads, seafood entrees, and more.
Lord & Taylor, the Last Remnant of White Flint Mall, Has Permanently Closed
Back in May, we let you know that Lord & Taylor had announced plans to close their location in the former White Flint Mall area.
Rockville Mayor and Council to Hold Meeting on Town Center Improvements
The City of Rockville will host a virtual meeting on January 4th to discuss “strategies to improve and strengthen the vitality” of the Rockville Town Center.