Fu Shing Cafe closed permanently in Westlake Crossing, the shopping center next to Montgomery Mall, in July of 2019. Soon after Soy Kitchen was announced as the restaurant that would be taking its place, and after over a year of waiting… a new restaurant has taken over.
The Wok Chinese Kitchen has put temporary signage over the Soy Kitchen sign that had been up for months and has opened at 10315 Westlake Drive.
PassionFish Bethesda to Close Permanently This Sunday, 11/15
PassionFish, a popular sushi and seafood restaurant in Bethesda for the last five years, will close permanently this Sunday, 11/15.
Ron Klain, a Chevy Chase Resident, to be Biden’s Chief of Staff
President-elect Joe Biden announced that he chose Ron Klain to be his new chief of staff. Klain, a Chevy Chase resident, tweeted in response, “I’m honored by the President-elect’s confidence and will give my all to lead a talented and diverse team in a Biden-Harris WH.”
Kind Gesture by Medium Rare
Medium Rare, a local restaurant with locations in Bethesda, DC, and Arlington, is coming through with a very kind gesture to help anyone 70+ who may be alone for the Thanksgiving holiday due to the latest restrictions.
We first let you know that Two Hands Seoul Fresh Corn Dogs would be coming to Westfield Wheaton Mall back in Novermber, 2020. We are now being told the restaurant is expected to be open in February of 2022.
The Korean Corn Dog restaurant will be taking over the former Tevana space located in the mall’s upper level. Two Hands currently has locations in Centerville, VA and Houston, TX.
Construction Progressing on the New Avocet Tower in Downtown Bethesda.
Located at 7373 Wisconsin Avenue, on the corner of Montgomery Avenue and Wisconsin Avenue, the Avocet Tower is slated to be completed in the summer of 2021.
Best Thanksgiving Pies in MoCo
It’s not too early to start shopping for your Thanksgiving desserts. Many shops sell out in advance so it’s a smart move to place a pre-order whenever the option is available.
Reminder: Be safe & DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE this Halloween!
Murals on the Capital Crescent Trail Passageway in Bethesda
Murals were recently added to the passageway that connects the Monument Parking garage to the Capital Crescent Trail in Bethesda, just off of Arlington Road.
Work Progressing On the New Marriott Headquarters in Downtown Bethesda
The new Marriott Headquarters, located at 7750 Wisconsin Avenue in the Woodmont Triangle Area of Bethesda will be occupied in Summer 2022, according to Marriott.
D.C. native bagel shop Call Your Mother is coming to Bethesda. They will be operating out of a repurposed trolley parked on Old Georgetown Road near Suburban Hospital.
The trolly boasts the classic bubble gum pink and bright teal that is featured through Call Your Mother locations. They plan to open within a few weeks once all of the permits are approved, and will be parked in this spot for the foreseeable future, but at some point might be available for events and possibly moving to another location. They will be serving bulk bagels and bagel sandwiches, just like their other locations. As of right now, there is no outdoor seating.