Wiseguy Pizza is holding a grand opening party on Tuesday, October 3rd from 3-6PM for its new location in Wheaton Mall. The event will feature free slices of pizza for the first 500 customers, games, and prizes. The restaurant is located in the space that was previously occupied by Angel’s Pizza in the food court (preview video available below).

“Wiseguy Pizza recently the opened its 5th location here at Wheaton Mall, Maryland. They’re best known for their pizza-by-the-slice and their standout 18-inch “Big Apple Sized” pies, which are 65% larger than the typical 14-inch pizzas. Their menu also boasts of offering a wide variety of flavors such as classics like Pepperoni and Cheese, alongside unique flavors like Korean Chicken, Mushroom Truffle, and more.

This 2023, The Washington Post recognized Wiseguy Pizza as “one of the best NYC-style pizza in the D.C. area”. Now that they’re here in MD, the Wheaton Community can also enjoy this top-rated pie, bringing a slice of the Big Apple right to their doorstep. Whether you’re a fan of classic toppings or adventurous flavors, Wiseguy Pizza promises a delightful experience for all pizza enthusiasts. So head on over to Wheaton Mall now and grab slice or a whole pie!”

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Wiseguy Pizza will open it’s first Montgomery County location in the Wheaton Mall food court on Wednesday, September 20.  The restaurant will be located in the space that was previously occupied by Angel’s Pizza.  Wiseguy serves stone-deck oven baked pizza by the slice that’s made with imported ingredients from Italy, homemade sauces, and dough using a special water filtration system. Pizza options include Cheese, Pepperoni, Paneer Tikki (House Masala, Paneer, Mozzarella, Onions, Tomato, Green & Chili Peppers, Cilantro, Jalapeño Sauce), Nashville Hot Chicken, Chicken Parmesan, and Whitestone (Garlic, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Parmigiano, Oregano, Oil from Tuscany Italy.)

Wise Guy currently has four locations across D.C. and Virginia and this will be its first Maryland store.  Thompson Hospitality Group, which is behind restaurants like Matchbox (Bethesda, Rockville, and Silver Spring locations in MoCo), Willie T’s Seafood Shack (Silver Spring), Austin Grill and American Tap Room (both previously in MoCo), acquired all Wiseguy locations in 2022. According to Wiseguy’s website, the restaurant is scheduled to open this summer.

Apex Vets will be opening soon at  11060 Veirs Mill Rd, across from Dick’s Sporting Goods at Westfield Wheaton. According to its website, “Apex Vets is an independently-owned specialty hospital established by veterinarians with ties to Montgomery County and DC. We believe in working as a team to provide the highest quality care, service, and environment. Apex emphasizes specialized and continued education in our fields of expertise, which include board-certified surgery, neurology, critical care, anesthesia, cardiology, and internal medicine.”

Apex is currently scheduled to open this fall.

Sarku Japan has reopened in Wheaton Mall in a  new location just outside of Costco, near the relatively new Sydney’s Burger. Sarku Japan is often found inside of malls and has a mall location in Bethesda’s Montgomery Mall. Its other MoCo location can be found a standalone store (located within a strip mall rather than in a food court) in the White Oak shopping center. The chain offers made-to-order teppanyaki-style Japanese dishes cooked on sizzling grills as well as a limited amount of sushi rolls.

Westfield Wheaton Mall at 11160 Veirs Mill Rd will host a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Saturday, September 30 from 1-5pm. The event will feature live music, folklore dancing, face painting, balloon figures, clown shows, and a bilingual theatrical showcase. Full details below:

“Westfield Wheaton is excited to announce its upcoming Third Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. A continued example of the mall’s unwavering commitment to cultural and educational enrichment, the free and open to the public event welcoming the Montgomery County community and more will take place from 1pm to 5pm on Saturday, September 30 in the Macy’s Lower Court. The region’s premier family shopping destination serving one of the most diverse populations in the nation will host a stellar lineup of entertainment throughout the day. Festivities promise to transport mall patrons across borders while encouraging creativity through dance, music, and meaningful connections.

Attendees can look forward to live musical performances by singers Capital 51 and Etnia, as well as folklore dance performances by the following troupes: Folklore Salvadoreño USA from El Salvador, Kids of Caporales San Simon Virginia USA from Bolivia, Las Chiapanecas from Mexico and Jenny Osoria from the Dominican Republic.TV personality Stefani Gamboa will join local radio stars Chele Gonzalez and Cesar Garcia as esteemed hosts, and social media star Tía Maríawill make a special guest appearance. Families will be treated to an array of additional attractions including face painting, balloon figures, clown shows, and a bilingual theatrical showcase.”

Per Westfield: Westfield Wheaton will host the annual back-to-school fair in partnership with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 26 (two days before students in Montgomery County are scheduled to report back to school on Monday, August 28). The event will take place in The Streetery, the center’s outdoor event and dining space situated between Macy’s and the food court on Parking Level 2. Shoppers and members of the community will have the opportunity to enjoy family-friendly activities while learning more about the school system, county programs and receiving free curriculum resources.

This year’s 2023 Back-to-School Fair promises to be an even more dynamic and informative event. “We are so excited and look forward to welcoming families to the new school year,” said MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight. “As we begin our new school year, we are reminded of the importance of our partnerships with families and community and we say, ‘All Together Now”;  an excellent example is our continued partnership with Westfield Wheaton to bring these valuable resources and information to our community. We encourage all MCPS families to engage with the more than 100 offices, businesses and organizations at the fair as we prepare for an amazing school year at MCPS.”

Key highlights of the 2023 fair include:

• Electric school bus provided by Highland Electric Fleet

• AskMCPS! table staffed with school system community navigators and representatives

• Free Kaiser Mobile Health Screenings

• KID Museum demonstrations (interactive activities for kids and families)

• Representatives from local theater companies including Olney Theatre Center, Round House Theatre, Adventure Theatre

• Live entertainment including a DJ, Zumba Dance Performance, and more

• Health & Wellness Resources, with a focus on mental health

• Participation by many state, local and county government agencies and organizations

• Community organizations (non-profits) and Parent-Teacher Associations

• Emergency Responders, including Montgomery County Police – Community Engagement Division, Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service, and Rescue One Training for Life

• Plus much, much more!

In addition to the fair, there will be representatives from MCPS, Board of Education, education associations, student advocacy groups, special education resources, and more. The event will feature a broad range of organizations, all aimed at ensuring that attendees have as many tools and insights to begin the year in a healthy, happy way.

Throughout the rest of summer and into fall, Westfield Wheaton will have additional programs and shopping experiences specific to the local community. The mall’s event program elucidates its unwavering commitment to the families of Montgomery County. “Westfield Wheaton is excited to partner with our MCPS community to help offer local students and their families the information they need for a successful school year ahead,” stated Stuart Amos, General Manager, Westfield Wheaton. “Children are our future, so it’s important that we invest in providing them with the resources  they need to succeed. We’re proud to host this event with MCPS.”

MCPS will offer free shuttles to and from the event from the following MCPS high schools:

• Montgomery Blair High School, 51 University Blvd E, Silver Spring, MD 20901

• Paint Branch High School, 14121 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866

• Gaithersburg High School, 101 Education Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

• Richard Montgomery High School, 250 Richard Montgomery Drive, Rockville, MD 20852

To learn more about the fair, visit: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/community-engagement/fair/.

For more information on Westfield Wheaton Mall, located at 11160 Veirs Mill Rd, Wheaton, MD 20902, visit the website or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

About Westfield Wheaton Located just north of the Capital Beltway, Westfield Wheaton is in close proximity to three major thoroughfares and is one of the few regional malls within walking distance of a Washington D.C. Metro Rail Station. Wheaton serves a growth-oriented suburban metropolitan region benefiting from a $100 million construction project that includes a new government office building, town square, public parking and numerous private developments in the immediate vicinity. This 1.5 million square foot property features Costco, Macy’s, Target, Dick’s Sporting Goods and a popular Giant Food supermarket, as well as such popular brands as H&M, Forever 21, Hollister, Express, Crazy 8, Papaya, Victoria’s Secret, DSW, Vans, Nando’s and AMC Theatres. For more information, please visit: www.westfield.com/wheaton.

Below is a list of businesses and events that are coming soon to Westfield Wheaton Mall at 11160 Veirs Mill Rd.
Wise Guy Pizza:
We first reported in June that coming soon signage was up for Wiseguy Pizza in the Wheaton Mall food court. The restaurant will be located in the space that was previously occupied by Angel’s Pizza.  Wiseguy serves stone-deck oven baked pizza by the slice that’s made with imported ingredients from Italy, homemade sauces, and dough using a special water filtration system. Pizza options include Cheese, Pepperoni, Paneer Tikki (House Masala, Paneer, Mozzarella, Onions, Tomato, Green & Chili Peppers, Cilantro, Jalapeño Sauce), Nashville Hot Chicken, Chicken Parmesan, and Whitestone (Garlic, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Parmigiano, Oregano, Oil from Tuscany Italy.)

Wise Guy currently has four locations across D.C. and Virginia and this will be its first Maryland store.  Thompson Hospitality Group, which is behind restaurants like Matchbox (Bethesda, Rockville, and Silver Spring locations in MoCo), Willie T’s Seafood Shack (Silver Spring), Austin Grill and American Tap Room (both previously in MoCo), acquired all Wiseguy locations in 2022. According to Wiseguy’s website, the restaurant is scheduled to open this summer.

Firehouse Subs: 
Firehouse Subs will open its third Montgomery County location when the new restaurant opens in the Wheaton Mall food court. An exact date is not available, but the space is now closed off with Firehouse Subs signage posted while construction begins behind the wall. Firehouse Subs has current MoCo locations in Germantown (19851 Century Blvd) and Rockville (28 Upper Rock Circle).

Firehouse Subs was founded by two former firefighting brothers in Jacksonville, Florida in 1994. Firehouse Subs is all about hearty portions, premium ingredients, and delicious recipes, with a commitment to saving lives through raising funds to support local public safety organizations. To date, more than $80 million has been awarded to first responders and public safety organizations in the U.S. and Canada.

Sarku Japan:
Sarku Japan will be returning to Wheaton Mall, opening in a location just outside of Costco, near the relatively new Sydney’s Burger. Sarku Japan is often found inside of malls and has a mall location in Bethesda’s Montgomery Mall. It’s other MoCo location can be found a standalone store (located within a strip mall rather than in a food court) in the White Oak shopping center. The chain offers made-to-order teppanyaki-style Japanese dishes cooked on sizzling grills as well as a limited amount of sushi rolls.

MCPS Back to School Fair:
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is hosting the 2023 Back to School Fair on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 10:00AM-1:00PM at Westfield Wheaton Mall.  “All MCPS students and families are invited to kick off the 2023-2024 school year at the MCPS Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Westfield Wheaton mall. Families will learn more about the school system, county programs and services; enjoy free music, entertainment and youth activities; pick up giveaways and receive updated immunizations. Stay tuned to the website for updates throughout the summer. Westfield Wheaton is located at 11160 Veirs Mill Road.”  MCPS will offer free shuttles to the event from the from Montgomery Blair, Paint Branch, Gaithersburg and Richard Montgomery. The first shuttle will depart from high schools at 9:00 a.m. and the last shuttle will depart from Westfield Wheaton at 2:00 p.m. MCPS is also currently looking for student volunteers (8th-12th grade) to support this program by helping to set up tables, escort vendors to their tables, support the resource fair, and breakdown the event.

Sarku Japan will be returning to Wheaton Mall, opening in a location just outside of Costco, near the relatively new Sydney’s Burger. Sarku Japan is often found inside of malls and has a mall location in Bethesda’s Montgomery Mall. It’s other MoCo location can be found a standalone store (located within a strip mall rather than in a food court) in the White Oak shopping center. The chain offers made-to-order teppanyaki-style Japanese dishes cooked on sizzling grills as well as a limited amount of sushi rolls.

Firehouse Subs will open its third Montgomery County location when the new restaurant opens in the Wheaton Mall food court. An exact date is not available, but the space is now closed off with Firehouse Subs signage posted while construction begins behind the wall. Firehouse Subs has current MoCo locations in Germantown (19851 Century Blvd) and Rockville (28 Upper Rock Circle).

Firehouse Subs was founded by two former firefighting brothers in Jacksonville, Florida in 1994. Firehouse Subs is all about hearty portions, premium ingredients, and delicious recipes, with a commitment to saving lives through raising funds to support local public safety organizations. To date, more than $80 million has been awarded to first responders and public safety organizations in the U.S. and Canada.

Recently, the company announced the opening of its first restaurant outside of North America when it opened in Switzerland earlier this summer. The company also announced the signing of a development agreement to launch in Mexico later this year.

Westfield Wheaton Mall (11160 Veirs Mill Rd, Wheaton, MD 20902), in partnership with The Music in Me Foundation International, has announced its inaugural PeerPositivePOWER CommUNITY Dance Party that will be free and open to the public. Set to coincide with International Anti-Bullying Month and take place in front of the Macy’s Lower Court from 2pm to 3pm on Friday, July 21, the event will shed light on anti-bullying and non-violence. Esteemed Broadway performer and Artistic Director of the Foundation, Danny Soto, will lead the dance party.

A celebration of unity and inclusivity, the event is aligned with Westfield Wheaton Mall’s ongoing mission to foster community connections in safe, vibrant public spaces. It will feature performances by over a hundred people from a myriad of local community groups, including teenage campers, senior citizens, a go-go band from the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, and visiting Senegalese youth as part of an exchange program. Retailers will offer special giveaways on-site and there will be a DJ and live on-air coverage by WKYS.

Westfield Wheaton is proud to offer a platform to broadcast this uplifting message and further establish its role as a pivotal multicultural community hub, where individuals of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to gather, celebrate, and engage not only for entertainment but also for greater empowerment. Their dedication to the community’s well being aligns perfectly with the ethos of The Music in Me Foundation International, bolstering the mutual goal of creating immediate and lasting positive impacts through the power of music, storytelling, and the performing arts.

For more information on Westfield Wheaton Mall’s event program, visit the website or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Coming soon signage is up for Wiseguy Pizza in the Wheaton Mall food court. The restaurant will be located in the space that was previously occupied by Angel’s Pizza.  Wiseguy serves stone-deck oven baked pizza by the slice that’s made with imported ingredients from Italy, homemade sauces, and dough using a special water filtration system. Pizza options include Cheese, Pepperoni, Paneer Tikki (House Masala, Paneer, Mozzarella, Onions, Tomato, Green & Chili Peppers, Cilantro, Jalapeño Sauce), Nashville Hot Chicken, Chicken Parmesan, and Whitestone (Garlic, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Parmigiano, Oregano, Oil from Tuscany Italy.)

Wise Guy currently has four locations across D.C. and Virginia and this will be its first Maryland store.  Thompson Hospitality Group, which is behind restaurants like Matchbox (Bethesda, Rockville, and Silver Spring locations in MoCo), Willie T’s Seafood Shack (Silver Spring), Austin Grill and American Tap Room (both previously in MoCo), acquired all Wiseguy locations in 2022. According to Wiseguy’s website, the restaurant is scheduled to open this summer.