Lots of CVS news for MoCo today as we were told that CVS plans to close one of their Wheaton locations, 2321 University Blvd W (next to Max’s).
The CVS location will close at the end of December.
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Aim Point Airsoft Shooting Range has opened across from Popeyes in the Montgomery Mall food court. The arcade-like shooting range allows people to shoot Airsoft rifles towards targets with the […]
Islands Lounge is almost ready to open on Fern Street in Wheaton, in the location that was once home to Ferdinand’s.
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Moe’s Southwest Grill is coming back to MoCo as the fast casual Mexican restaurant prepares for an opening in the Wheaton Mall food court.
Many of you may remember that Moe’s previously had MoCo location last in Gaithersburg at the Potomac Valley shopping center until October of 2015, in Rockville Town Square, where Finnegan’s Wake is now located, and in Silver Spring on Tech Rd where Qdoba is now located, so this will be the Atlanta-based chain’s fourth go around in Montgomery County.
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Willie, aka Mr. Elbe, opened Elbe’s in May of 1951. It is located at 2522 University Blvd in Wheaton.
Funeral service for Willie Bobrow will be held on Tuesday, June 4th, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at Ohr Kodesh Congregation, 8300 Meadowbrook Ln, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Interment to follow at King David Memorial Gardens, Falls Church, VA. The family will be observing Shiva on Tuesday and Thursday at the home of Miriam Bobrow.
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BurgerIM, an Israeli burger chain that translates to “many burgers” from Hebrew, will be opening soon in Wheaton Mall. The first BurgerIM opened in 2011 and the burger chain has already expanded to over 160 stores worldwide in just over 5 years.
They sell mini-burgers (not sliders) using 2.8 ounce patties that are larger than a slider sized patty. Their selling point is variety, and there’s plenty of it. They offer 11 different types of patties, including beef, dry aged beef, Wagyu beef, merguez, Turkey, lamb, chicken, salmon, veggie, Spanish beef, and falafel.
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With the recent news of KPS closing and Mezzeh relocating to Aspen Hill, the food court took a bit of a hit, but quality pizza & handmade pasta in a fast-casual setting should help anyone feeling down.
Chef Angel Mendoza is a certified Pizzaiolo, and has spent decades honing his craft at 2Amy’s and RedRocks Pizzeria.
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The Maryland based chain opened their first store in Annapolis in 2013. The fast casual eatery offers rice and salad bowls with a variety of Mediterranean meats, spices, sauces and toppings.
Their other MoCo location can be found in Downtown Crown (Gaithersburg).
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The restaurant will be located at 11252 Georgia Avenue and will specialize in using fresh ingredients and bringing flavors of Carribean cuisine to Wheaton.
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The Anchor Inn was one of the most popular restaurants in MoCo for 50 years. Established in 1954 in the heart of Wheaton, The Anchor Inn was one of the first places in Montgomery County to apply for and receive their liquor license in 1964.
“Anchor Inn was part of traditions for many others in the community, said Scaggs, such as the Colesville Lions Club, Wheaton-Kensington Chamber of Commerce, Good Counsel High School and the Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad. The fund-raisers, high school events and community fellowship were a part of the family’s service to the area apart from serving quality food.”
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F.Y.E. (For Your Entertainment) will be closing its Westfield Wheaton location on January 31st, 2019.
The retail store which specializes in music, movies, collectibles, apparel, and more, closed over 50 locations nationwide just a few years ago.