Spencer Gifts has announced it will be closing its Lakeforest Mall location on September 24. Spencer’s is one of the last national chain stores remaining at the mall, leaving only Aeropostale, Bath & Bodyworks, Champs Sports, Finish Line, and Macy’s. A representative from Bath & Body works tells us that the Lakeforest Mall location would be closing before the end of the year.
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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.
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:
Below is a list of several businesses that have recently opened and closed at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, as well as others that are coming soon.
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At approximately 11:04 a.m., officers responded to the location for the report of an attempted robbery that just occurred.
The investigation by detectives has determined that the suspect entered the store and asked to see some jewelry. When the employee removed a tray of jewelry from a cabinet, the suspect attempted to steal it from the employee, but he was unsuccessful. The suspect then struck the employee in the face and attempted to steal another tray of jewelry. The suspect ran out of the store and fled the scene without any property in his possession.
Westfield Wheaton (11160 Veirs Mill Rd), in partnership with Nueva Vida, will be hosting a free Summer Health Fair & Family Fun Zone this Saturday, June 25th from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. in the lower level Macy’s Court. Visitors can take advantage of free health screenings and resources, workout sessions, music, activities and surprises for kids and grown-up kids alike.
Who: More than 30 organizations from across the region will gather to provide resources and information including health screenings and information sessions, in collaboration with Montgomery County. A few of the organizatoins that will be on site include:
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.
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.
Children will be able to create take-home art in the form of a fossil and the first 250 children can participate in a Fossil Dig to excavate and take home one REAL fossil. AMC Theatres will also host a one hour popup with games, giveaways and more during the event.
Get ready for an open house that includes an expansive dinosaur/fossil Museum Exhibit, DINOSAURS ROCK expert, Hands-on Fossil Dig & Craft, and DINOSAURS ROCK Museum Shop.
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.
rue21 is now open at Westfield Wheaton Mall (11160 Veirs Mill Rd. The Pennsylvania based company designs clothes that, “appeal to people who desire, wish, or feel to be 21.” rue21’s instore brands include rue21 etc.!, CARBON elements, RAE, true by rue21, ruebeauty, ruebleu SWIM, and rueDecor.