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Montgomery Mall to Host ‘Dance for a Cause’ Fitness Classes to Benefit Girls on the Run Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

 Westfield Montgomery retailers Macy’s, Under Armour, Fabletics, Nordstrom and others will be on hand to showcase the latest in summer and fall athleisure styles and trends. Each week participants can enter for a chance to win a free one-month membership to OneLife Rockville. There will be additional prizes, discounts, and tastings from select center restaurants.

 The classes are open to individuals ages 11 and up and no prior dance experience is necessary to participate (ages 11 to 15 must be accompanied by a parent, 15 and up can participate unaccompanied).  To sign up, visit the event website and for more information about other events and programs, visit the Westfield Montgomery website. 

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Carnival at Montgomery Mall Now Through July 17

By Patrick Herron

The idea of a business that made people happy though, never left his thoughts. While visiting a firemen’s carnival with his children in 1939, Frank saw what he thought might be the new business for him. He counted the people in line at the “Roll-O-Plane” and watched as the thrilled riders exited the ride, and got right back in line to ride again. He visited the carnival again each of the next three nights and paid even closer attention to the operation of amusement rides. He was now sure that this is where he would invest his savings.

Frank Joseph bought his first amusement ride, an Eyerly Aircraft, “Roll-o-Plane” in 1939. A few years later came an “Octopus” and “Spitfire’.  He operated these rides seasonally at local amusement parks, church bazaars, firemen’s carnivals, and county fairs throughout the late 1940’s. By now, his oldest son Pete was in his late teens and able to help his father with the business.

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Suki Hana Now Open in Montgomery & Wheaton Malls

By Patrick Herron

Suki Hana has opened up locations in both the Montgomery and Wheaton mall food courts, although the two locations appear to have completely different menus. The Montgomery Mall kiosk menu features sushi, rolls, salads, and bowls. Selections include Spicy Tuna Roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll, Black Dragon Roll, Seaweed Salad, and Green Poke Bowl. The Wheaton Mall location features chicken, beef, and shrimp Teryaki platters, as well as fried dumplings and tempura.

The signage at the Montgomery Mall location originally referred to the restaurant as “Sarku Hana,” but was quickly updated to ‘Suki Hana’, since there is no connection between the restaurant and Sarku Japan, which is also located in the Montgomery Mall food court.

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Moorenko’s in Montgomery Mall Has Closed

By Patrick Herron

Moorenko’s in Montgomery Mall has closed. The ice cream shop, which opened in 2020, was located in a kiosk (previously home to Cookie Dough & Co.) on the lower level of the mall.  All signage and equipment has been removed.  Moorenko’s still has scoop shops in Silver Spring (8030 Georgia Ave) and Capital Hill, DC, and their ice cream is also served at Henry’s Sweet Retreat at 4823 St Elmo Ave in Bethesda. Ice cream flavors the company makes includes Bittersweet Chocolate, Blackberry Chocolate Chip, Cherry Stracciatella, Cinnamon Cappuccino, Cotton Candy Gummy Bear, Honey Lavender, and White Chocolate Mint.

News of Moorenko’s closing was first reported by Robert Dyer.

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Three MoCo Restaurants Make it to Eater DC’s ‘Hottest New Brunches to Try Around DC’ List

By MCS Staff

Three MoCo restaurants have made it onto Eater DC’s “Hottest New Brunches to Try Around D.C.” list that includes some of the most popular new restaurants that offer “D.C.’s most cherished meal.” The restaurants are listed geographically, which puts the three Montgomery County restaurants in the top 3 spots.

Listed first is Melina in Pike & Rose:

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SAYKI is Now Open in Montgomery Mall, Replacing Recently Closed Michael Kors Location

By MCS Staff

SAYKI is now open in Montgomery Mall, taking over the location that was previously home to Michael Kors. SAYKI offer a variety of men’s clothing. According to SAYKI, the company is originally an Istanbul-based brand that dates back to 1924 under its parent company Hatemoglu. Currently a third-generation business, SAYKI has launched in the US in 2016 with its first store in Madison Avenue, New York. Michael Kors closed its Montgomery Mall location this past spring.

Per SAYKI: “With almost a century long experience in high quality menswear and retail under its belt, SAYKI’s design philosophy is to elevate a timeless elegance with modern silhouettes. We specialize in combining the finest quality fabrics with clean, classic cuts to deliver long sustaining pieces. 

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Suki Hana (Sushi) Hopes to Open Next Week in Montgomery Mall

By MCS Staff

Suki Hana will likely open next week, according to a representative that was at the kiosk earlier this week. Per its Arundel Mills description, “Suki Hana/Wokaholic brings the best of the Japanese and Chinese cuisine. Their delicious teriyaki dishes are cooked fresh to order on their teppanyaki grill” It looks as though the Montgomery Mall location will offer sushi as well as salads and appetizers, but will not offer teriyaki dishes.

The signage at the Montgomery Mall location originally referred to the restaurant as “Sarku Hana,” but was quickly updated to ‘Suki Hana’, since there is no connection between the restaurant and Sarku Japan, which is also located in the Montgomery Mall food court. Suki Hana is also opening a Wheaton Mall location.

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Jolly Yolly Kids is Coming to Montgomery Mall

By Patrick Herron

Jolly Yolly Kids is coming to Westfield Montgomery Mall, according to report by WTOP. The 8,000+ square ft. indoor play space will have playgrounds, party rental space, and an art studio. Per Jolly Yolly:

“Jolly Yolly Kids is an indoor play and learning center for children aged 13 and under. The center has a play area of approximately 8,500 square feet, equipped with a multilevel premium indoor play structure for children aged 13 and under, tot lots for children from 2 to 7 years old, baby area for children aged 2 and under, and party rooms.

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Update on HalfSmoke, The First Bar to Open in Montgomery Mall’s Food Court

By Patrick Herron

The upcoming HalfSmoke location in Montgomery Mall is scheduled to open in “about four weeks”, according to a representative from the restaurant. HalfSmoke will be located in a kiosk in the food terrace that was the former home of Coldstone Creamery and more recently Gelato Galaxy. This will be the first restaurant/bar in the food court to serve alcohol. The menu will consist of the best selling sausages and sides from their DC location, as well as boozy milkshakes and a funnel cake bar. HalfSmokes sister restaurant Butter Me Up opened its Montgomery Mall location last week. Butter Me Up is located in the old Aroma Espresso Bar location, which is downstairs near the Old Navy entrance and features “instagrammable” decor, will offer a menu that consists of a variety of breakfast sandwiches, toasts, sides, bowls, smoothies, and juices.

HalfSmoke was the first restaurant of its kind to serve gourmet sausages via an assembly line format. Its sausages and toppings can be fully customized to create over 50,000 variations. The HalfSmoke menu also features craft beer, mac and cheese balls, tater tots, milkshakes, funnel cakes, wine, cocktails, and more.  HalfSmoke is also planning to open a Rockville Town Square location sometime this year.

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