Le Pain Quotidien has closed in Bethesda Row after nearly 15 years in the location. The cafe has nearby locations at the plaza of The Shops at Wisconsin Place in Chevy Chase and in the Wildwood Shopping Center in Bethesda.
Replacing Le Pain Quotidien at 7140 Bethesda Ln will be NYC’s beloved cafe & bakery, maman.
Per Bethesda Row:
The Provençal-inspired café maman, created by co-founders Elisa Marshall and Benjamin Sormonte, will bring its fan-favorite salads, sandwiches, and Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookies, made famous by Oprah, to the Bethesda Row neighborhood later this spring/summer. In true maman fashion, the decor will boast florals and feature vintage windows and antique furniture, inspired by the South of France.
Celebrating 25 years in 2019, Bethesda Row is home to more than 536,000 square feet of best in class restaurants and retail. The opening of maman is a part of an impressive list of openings and announcements that offer a compelling mix for residents and visitors to enjoy.
maman Bethesda Row will be followed by two additional maman DC openings — in Georgetown and at Union Market.
NYC’s beloved French Bakery & Café, maman, has announced its expansion to the Washington, DC region with three new locations opening this year. Its first location will be in Bethesda Row at 7140 Bethesda Ln , replacing Le Pain Quotidien.
Per Bethesda Row:
The Provençal-inspired café, created by co-founders Elisa Marshall and Benjamin Sormonte, will bring its fan-favorite salads, sandwiches, and Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookies, made famous by Oprah, to the Bethesda Row neighborhood later this spring/summer. In true maman fashion, the decor will boast florals and feature vintage windows and antique furniture, inspired by the South of France.
Celebrating 25 years in 2019, Bethesda Row is home to more than 536,000 square feet of best in class restaurants and retail. The opening of maman is a part of an impressive list of openings and announcements that offer a compelling mix for residents and visitors to enjoy.
maman Bethesda Row will be followed by two additional maman DC openings — in Georgetown and at Union Market.
Federal Realty has announced that Jenni Kayne, Allbirds, and Faherty, will open at Bethesda Row in Bethesda, Md., in 2022.
Per Federal Realty:
This will be the first Washington, DC Metro region location for California lifestyle brand Jenni Kayne. Allbirds will bring its New Zealand-American global lifestyle brand and family owned Faherty, its clothes made from premium fabrics with “gotta-feel-it-to-believe-it softness.” “As Bethesda Row celebrated 25 years in 2019, we really wanted to turn up the volume on the collection of retail and restaurant experiences people have come to expect from this storied neighborhood, said Stuart Biel, Senior Vice President with Federal. “We’re excited by what we’ve been able to deliver over the past 18 months, with more to come in 2022, including property improvements alongside best-in-class retail.”
The three stores, which will be located between Levain Bakery and Apple, join a premium lineup of recently opened or soon to be opened retail, spa/services, and dining destinations in the neighborhood including:
- Chaia, a fast casual restaurant featuring plant-powered tacos, open
- GLOSSLAB a hygiene-first, membership-based nail studio, opening soon
- gorjana, a popular Southern California based jewelry brand, open
- Heyday, a modern facial shop, open
- Ladurée Paris, the Parisian café and pastry shop, opening soon
- Levain, a bakery featuring iconic six-ounce cookies, open
- Madewell, a popular retailer featuring its signature women and men’s denim, opening soon
- PLANTA, a destination for innovative plant-based cuisine, opening this month
- Salt & Sundry, a popular Washington, D.C. home + lifestyle boutique, pop-up open
- The Salt Line, the popular New England-style fish house, opening soon
- Simon Pearce, a retailer offering gifts, glassware, tableware, lighting and home décor retailer, opening soon
- Wylie Grey, a high-end women’s multi-brand retailer, open
About Jenni Kayne:
Jenni Kayne is a California lifestyle brand that inspires women to live well every day. From wardrobe essentials to all the things that make a house a home, we create effortless staples without sacrificing style or comfort. With a focus on inviting neutrals, quality construction, and attention to detail, our pieces stand the test of time.
About Allbirds:
Allbirds is a global lifestyle brand that innovates the naturally derived materials to make better footwear and apparel products in a better way, while treadling light on the planet. Our story began with superfine New Zealand merino wool and since evolved to include a eucalyptus tree fiber knit fabric and sugar-based EVA foam (SweetFoam®.) We use our materials to create differentiated products so that our customer does not have to comprise between looking good, feeling good and doing good. Today, we serve customers across 35 countries through our e-commerce platform and Allbirds retail stores globally, with location in the US, UK, Europe, New Zealand, China, Japan, South Korea.
About Faherty:
Faherty is a family-run business fueled by purpose and optimism. Our goal: to build a new American legacy by creating high-quality, sustainably-minded, feel-good favorites that will bring you joy to wear.
About Bethesda Row, a Federal neighborhood:
Bethesda Row is located in Montgomery County at the intersection of Bethesda Avenue and Arlington Road in Bethesda, Md. Celebrating 25 years in 2019, the Bethesda Row neighborhood is home to best in class restaurants and retail with a total of 536,000 square feet of mixed-use space. For additional information about Bethesda Row, visit www.bethesdarow.com
The North Face store at Bethesda Row will be closing permanently this Monday, January 17th, 2022, according to a recording when you call the store.
The 5,000 square-foot-store opened at 4848 Bethesda Avenue on Bethesda Row back in 2011 and is the only freestanding North Face store in Montgomery County. The closest location can be found in Tyson’s and a representative at the store told us there are no plans for that location to close. There are also nearby locations at the Hagerstown Outlets, Annapolis Mall, and Towson Town Center.
The North Face produces outdoor clothing, footwear, and related equipment. Founded in 1968 to supply climbers, the company’s logo draws inspiration from Half Dome, in Yosemite National Park. By the late 1990s, the label had expanded beyond outdoor enthusiasts by focusing on street couture and since the 2000s it is regarded as a streetwear style symbol label.
Update on 12/27 to reflect the correct address of the upcoming Madewell location. The press release initially included an incorrect address that is the current location of Lululemon. Lululemon is not closing.
North Bethesda, Md., (December 20, 2021) – Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) announces that Madewell will open at Bethesda Row in Bethesda, Md., in summer 2022. The 3,080-square-foot retail store located at 4839 Bethesda Avenue, the former home of Nando’s Peri-Peri, and will feature its signature women and men’s denim and all the tenets of a fantastic wardrobe.
“At Madewell, we are focused on creating the best customer experience possible,” said Garrett Putney, Senior Vice President of Madewell stores. “That journey begins the minute you step into one of our locations and we look forward to bringing our high-quality denim, timeless staples and top notch customer service to the Bethesda Row neighborhood.”
Madewell is a community-driven clothing destination that champions creativity, inclusivity, and self-expression. With denim at the brand’s core, Madewell also offers easy tees, timeless outerwear, effortless jewelry, classic footwear and last-forever bags.
Madewell also distinguishes itself through a number of meaningful sustainability initiatives, a best-in-class customer loyalty program, and community-driven initiatives including Hometown Heroes and their recently launched online resale platform, Madewell Forever. Customers can even participate in Madewell Forever in-store by bringing in any brand of pre-worn denim and receive 20$ off a new pair. The Bethesda Row location will be its third store in Maryland and sixth in the DMV.
“As a one stop shop for effortless and timeless fashion, Madewell is an ideal fit the Bethesda Row neighborhood and an exciting addition to our assortment of curated retail shops,” said Stuart Biel, Senior Vice President, Regional Leasing, Federal.
Madewell will join the dynamic mix of retailers Bethesda Row including gorjana, wylie grey,Anthropologie, Marine Layer, Morley, Sassanova.
For more information visit Madewell’s website here.
About Madewell
Madewell is a part of the J.Crew Group, which operates 145 Madewell stores nationwide and madewell.com, as of July 20, 2021. The brand is a community-driven denim destination for women and men that champions creativity, inclusivity, and self-expression. With denim at their core, Madewell also offers all the tenets of a great wardrobe, from easy tees and timeless outerwear to classic footwear and last-forever bags. Beyond impeccably designed products, Madewell also distinguishes itself through a number of meaningful sustainability initiatives, a best-in-class customer loyalty program, and community-driven initiatives including Hometown Heroes and Labels We Love.
There will be a free, interactive LEGO Menorah lighting event at Bethesda Row on November 28th that will include activities for the whole family.
Per Axiom Communications:
Bring the family for an interactive LEGO menorah building event to celebrate the start of Hanukah at Bethesda Row(across from the Apple Store), Sunday, November 28th at 5:00 p.m.
The festive and fun evening will feature:
- The construction and kindling of a giant LEGO menorah
- Chocolate gelt
- Chanukah music
- Build-your-own LEGO Dreidel gifts
- A magic and juggling show
- Selfies with Judah Macabee!
The event is free, and no RSVP is required. For more information visit www.shalomchabad.com or call 301.913.9777.
It has been nearly two years since it was announced that the Michael Schlow restaurant group would bring The Riggsby to Bethesda. Now it’s confirmed that The Riggsby won’t be coming, after all.
After multiple reader tips, we called The Salt Line DC today and spoke with a representative who was able to confirm that the restaurant would be moving in to 4900 Hampden Lane– the space that was formerly home to Kapnos (and would have been home to The Riggsby). We were also told a Ballston, VA location would be opening in 2-3 weeks.
The Salt Line DC location is a waterfront venture that opened near Navy Yard in June of 2017 with a 100-seat patio bar overlooking the Anacostia River. While the Bethesda location won’t be overlooking the water, Bethesda Row offers a highly walkable, bustling downtown experience in Montgomery County.
“At The Salt Line, we’re taking inspiration from that magical blend and creating a lively and welcoming experience of classic New England dishes influenced by the bounty of the Chesapeake.
Each day The Salt Line features a rotating selection of local Chesapeake and New England oysters.When available, you can find ‘Cthulhu Deeps’, The Salt Line proprietary oyster, on the menu. Hailing from Otter Cove farm on the Damariscatta River in Maine, Cthulhu Deeps are the perfect balance of crisp, briny, and salty with moderate flavor and texture.”
The Riggsby was originally expected to open in spring/summer 2020 and would’ve been adjacent to fellow Schlow restaurant group fast-casual spot, Prima, which opened in May 2019 ended up never reopening after the Covid closures in March 2020. Chiko took Prima’s place in October of last year.
The Salt Line Bethesda will open “sometime in 2022,” per our conversation earlier today.
Terrain Café, the restaurant inside Anthropologie & Co. at 4801 Bethesda Ave. in Bethesda Row, reopened yesterday, Friday, August 27th.
The contemporary American neighborhood staple offers seasonally changing brunch, lunch, and dinner menus featuring hand-selected local produce, meats and more, alongside thoughtfully curated beverages.
The restaurant’s hours are Wednesday – Friday; 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday; 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Terrain Café will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Co-founders Nick Wiseman, David Wiseman and Ronen Tenne plan to open a Little Sesame restaurant at 7118 Bethesda Lane, Bethesda, Maryland, later this year, proudly joining the stellar line up of restaurants and retail in downtown Bethesda.
The opening will be the hummus brand’s first outpost outside of DC. Little Sesame is excited to bring their freshly spun hummus, seasonal pita sandwiches to the neighborhood. The fan favorite shawarma-spiced rotisserie family meals will join the menu as the perfect dinner choice along with a curated selection of quality beer, natural wine, and low ABV canned cocktails. Nick Wiseman says: “We’ve always wanted to open a shop in Bethesda” notes Wiseman “We got such a warm welcome to our Sugar Fox Pop Up and the Bethesda Central Farm Market and we’re thrilled to plant permanent roots in this community.”
The 1,200 sq ft shop will be designed by Brian Miller of Edit Lab at Streetsense, with 20 seats indoors, an additional 20 seats outdoors, and a designated area for pre-order pick up. “We are pleased to welcome Little Sesame’s first Maryland location to Bethesda Row adding to the vibrant and growing mix of DC-based restaurants in the neighborhood,” said Stuart Biel, Senior Vice President with Federal. The Bethesda outpost will join the two existing Little Sesame locations at 1828 L Street NW (opened Sept 2018) and 736 6th Street NW (opened March 2019).
About Little Sesame: Founded in 2016 by third generation Washingtonian cousins David and Nick Wiseman and chef partner Ronen Tenne, Little Sesame is a fast casual destination and consumer-packaged-goods brand based in Washington, D.C. For additional information about Little Sesame visit: www.eatlittlesesame.com
Updated 9/30: gorjana has released the following details on it’s Bethesda opening:
Opening October 15th
Address: 4810 Bethesda Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Hours: Mon – Thurs: 10am – 7pm; Fri – Sat: 10am – 8pm; Sun: 11am – 6pm
gorjana, the popular Southern California based jewelry brand, announces the opening of its newest retail location at the Bethesda Row neighborhood. gorjana continues an impressive retail expansion with Maryland becoming the 23rd retail storefront throughout the US since its first brick and mortar opened in 2016.
Located at 4810 Bethesda Avenue, the new gorjana storefront will be outfitted with the brand’s signature details including light, mango wood finishes, brass hardware details, live greenery and blue bohemian shibori fabrics reminiscent of the Pacific Ocean. Upon entering the store, guests are meant to feel as if they’re walking into a welcoming coastal bungalow in the brand’s hometown of Laguna Beach, California.
“While our roots are based in Laguna Beach, our customer base in the Washington, DC and Bethesda areas has been growing exponentially over the years, so we are thrilled to launch our retail experience at Bethesda Row,” said Gorjana Reidel and Jason Griffin Reidel, gorjana co-founders. “We look forward to bringing our quintessentially Californian style further into the East Coast and we are excited to introduce and re-introduce the community to gorjana.”
To further immerse the brand, gorjana will be commissioning a mural with members of the local community on the 80 foot exterior of the Bethesda location. The mural will become a centerpiece of the storefront and will provide shoppers a fun and interactive moment outside of the store – to help compliment the warm and inviting interior.
“We are pleased to welcome gorjana’s first DC-metro location to Bethesda Row’s exciting and evolving mix of retail shops and restaurants,” says Vanessa Mendoza, Senior Director with Federal. “With its classic style, the beautiful jewelry line is an ideal fit for the types of brands and products our customers and neighbors love to shop,” Mendoza adds.
Guests will be able to take advantage of on-site bespoke engraving while shopping the latest gorjana collections, fine jewelry as well as its leading core items with prices ranging from $38 to $700.
Store hours will be 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., daily.
Haagen Dazs will close its Bethesda Row location on July 31st, according to an employee at the shop.
The ice cream shop, which has been there for about a decade, will be replaced by a Chaia Tacos pop-up. Chaia currently has two locations in D.C. and will be bringing their vegan tacos to Bethesda Row.
A few of the taco varieties Chaia serves include braised mushroom, kale & potato, roasted eggplant, and chipotle sweet potato hash. The menu does not feature Impossible/Beyond style meat substitutes.
Chaia hopes to open by this fall. Haagen Dazs has another MoCo location, also in Bethesda– at Montgomery Mall.
From chaiatacos.com:
”Founded by Bettina Stern and Suzanne Simon, Chaia is a female led, female run business that believes everything’s better in a taco and making the world a better place starts with the food we eat. From a stand at the Washington D.C. farmer’s market to our first Georgetown spot, Chaia is expanding in the nation’s capitol and beyond.”
