A new family-owned bagel shop and cafe is set to join Bethesda’s culinary scene this fall at Montgomery Mall. Esvin’s Bagels and Cafe expects to open its doors this fall, in approximately two months, bringing freshly baked bagels and more to the community. The cafe will be located on the lower level across from Kapow Buddy, near the Old Navy and Cheesecake Factory area.
In April, Biz Journals reported that Unibal-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) had defaulted on a roughly $235 million securitized loan tied to Westfield Wheaton, the largest mall in suburban Maryland (DC Region) and the fourth largest in the Greater Washington area. The mall was originally built in 1958 and was known as Wheaton Plaza, the first shopping mall in Montgomery County. (more…)
Store closing sales have begun at Claire’s locations, including the Westfield Montgomery Mall store in Bethesda. (more…)
Cinnabon is celebrating its 40th anniversary by offering its Classic Cinnamon Roll for $1.25, the same price as when the bakery first opened in 1985. The throwback pricing will be available to Cinnabon Rewards members on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. at participating locations nationwide. (more…)
Donutchew, a mochi donut shop, has closed its Montgomery Mall location in Bethesda. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a theft at Macy’s in Westfield Wheaton Mall. (more…)
Spirit Halloween will open a location this year at 1683 Rockville Pike in Congressional Plaza, according to the company’s website. (more…)
Nordstrom Café at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda has officially rebranded to Ruscello. (more…)
Below is a list of retail and restaurant updates at Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda:
“Opening Soon” signage is now up for Spirit Halloween at the former Party City location at Westfield Wheaton (11160 Veirs Mill Rd). (more…)
Hot Topic will permanently close its location at Westfield Wheaton Mall ( 11160 Veirs Mill Rd). According to a representative, the store is expected to close by the end of August.