City of Gaithersburg Looking For Feedback on The Future of Lakeforest Mall
The City of Gaithersburg will be holding two virtual public forums on the Lakeforest draft plan on Tuesday, May 11. The sessions will take place at 2:30pm & 6:30pm and you must register at gburg.md/35zJIWr to attend.
Bump ‘n Grind Closing its Silver Spring Location on May 26
Source of the Spring first reported today that Bump ‘n Grind will be closing its coffee shop / record store at 1200 East-West Highway in Silver Spring on Wednesday, May 26th.
Montgomery Village Center Update
We were told by business owners that the construction was holding up the Montgomery Village Animal Hospital and the Floor Tile & Carpet store from moving to their newly built locations in the center.
Former ShopRite Parcel in Orchard Center on Cherry Hill Rd (Calverton) Acquired For $16M
Update: The original title of the post incorrectly stated that the Orchard Center was being sold, that is incorrect. It is the former ShopRite location that was sold.
All Maryland Made Products Discounted During “MoCo Eats Week” at All Montgomery County Liquor Stores
Now through May 3rd, all Maryland made products will be at least 10% off or more at all 26 of the counties ABS retail stores.
Just Announced: Plans for “Rose Village”– a New Mixed-Use Community in North Bethesda
Rose Village will be located to the West of Pike & Rose, bordered by Montrose Parkway, Towne Road, and Executive Blvd (not in Rockville city limits).
Puttery, an adult-focused mini golf course that will have bars, DJs, and a trendy restaurant, will be taking over the space formerly occupied by The International Spy Museum at 800 F. Street in DC. The Spy Museum moved to it’s current location at 700 L’Enfant Plaza in 2019.
According to a press release, the location will feature an “upscale food and beverage menu showcasing dishes and craft cocktails specially curated by Puttery’s own chefs and craft-spirits specialists.”
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services Launches “Pause Program” For Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Awareness Month and the Montgomery County ABS is teaming up with spirit manufacturer Brown-Forman (Jack Daniels, Finlandia, to name a few), to launch the “Pause Program”.
Virtual Restaurant Craze Continues to Grow
Back in February we posted an article titled “Who’s Really Behind That New Restaurant on Uber Eats and Door Dash?” Since then, there has been no shortage of new virtual restaurants popping up online.
Montgomery Village Center Update (Photos)
Below you’ll see the latest photos of the Montgomery Village Center redevelopment, as well as the Lidl across the street in the former Montgomery Village Professional Center. We have confirmed that Starbuck’s, La Poteria, and Moe’s Southwest Grill will all be coming to the center later this year.
Lucky Cat Pizza Co. Now Open at The Block (Pike & Rose)
Lucky Cat Pizza Company, which describes itself as “Za’ with Asian Flair”, opened this past Monday inside of The Block Foodhall & Bar at 967 Rose Ave in North Bethesda.