Yirasai Sushi will be moving to Park Potomac, according to restaurant management.
Earlier today we spoke with a manager at Yirasai Sushi, located at 5110 Ridgefield Road in the Westwood Shipping Center in Bethesda, who told us that the tentative plan is to close to the current location later this year as they prepare to move in to the old Elevation Burger spot in Park Potomac that became available last month.
Bangkok Garden in Bethesda to Close at the End of This Month
Bangkok Garden at 4906 St Elmo Ave in Bethesda announced today that they will be closing the restaurant on August 29. The Rockville location at 891 Rockville Pike will continue to remain open.
Update: Gelato Galaxy is now open.
A new dessert spot is coming to the Montgomery Mall food court. Gelato Galaxy will be opening “very soon” according to a mall employee we spoke to today.
Back in December of 2019, we learned that Frank Pepe’s would be opening its first Maryland pizzeria right here in MoCo.
After many delays we have learned that the restaurant is back on track to open, as they currently have a hearing to sell beer and wine scheduled for 10am on September 2nd.
Back in January we let you know that Berries & Bowls, the “Superfood Cafe” would open its second location at 4961 Elm St. in Bethesda– the former home of Spring Mill Bread Co.
Signage is now up and construction is finishing up, as Berries & Bowls hopes to open its new location in the first half of August.
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.
Wildwood Kitchen in Bethesda Closes
Wildwood Kitchen at 10223 Old Georgetown Rd in Bethesda has announced that their lease has ended in the Shops at Wildwood center and is looking to relocate the restaurant.
Jeff Bezos Donates 100 Million to Bethesda-Based Chef José Andrés
Right after Jeff Bezos returned from his self-founded trip to outer space, he announced that he will be awarding the “Courage and Civility Award” to Bethesda-based Chef José Andrés. Andrés Was one of the two lucky recipients.
On Sunday, August 1, Southbound Wisconsin Avenue (MD-355) will be closed between Somerset Terrace and South Park Avenue in Friendship Heights. The closure is scheduled from 7AM to 7PM, weather and progress permitting.
The closure is needed for a crane to install equipment inside the Chevy Chase Building at 5530 Wisconsin Avenue. Pedestrians and Ride On route 34 will also be detoured around the work zone. Northbound traffic on Wisconsin Avenue will not be totally diverted, however the left northbound lane will also be closed.
Founder Amanda McClements opened Salt & Sundry’s Union Market location in 2012 to share her passion for quality goods and entertaining. Since then, Salt & Sundry has grown with a second location in Logan Circle and a little sister shop, Little Leaf, offering plants, paper goods + gifts.
“We want you to feel at home inside Salt & Sundry and find inspiring items to make your own home more of what you dream it to be. In addition to being a go-to source for gorgeous tableware, home furnishings and gifts, Salt & Sundry regularly hosts special events.”
Planta, an Upscale Plant-Based Restaurant, is Now Aiming for a Fall Opening
Back in January we told you that Planta, an upscale plant-based restaurant featuring a menu by Chef David Lee, will be coming to 4910Elm St at Bethesda Row, in the location formerly occupied by Cafe Deluxe (Cafe Deluxe closed permanently back in March of last year).