It has been over two years since we reported that CVS would be taking over the old Tommy Joe’s/Boulevard Tavern/Brasserie Beck/O’Donnell’s location in the Kentlands.
The property now appears ready to be demolished as equipment has moved on to the property.
12/7 Update: Memorandum with updates
Saul has finalized a proposal requesting the approval of three additional infill commercial buildings totaling 21,700 square feet in Kentlands Square Shopping Center.
A couple days ago Lapu Lapu, which will be the sister restaurant of popular Rockville/North Bethesda/Kensington restaurant Kuya Ja’s Lechon Belly, announced via Instagram that it will be opening in the Kentlands neighborhood of Gaithersburg.
The new restaurant will be taking over the 325 square foot storefront that was formerly home to Tex-Mex restaurant Peppers, located next to Vasili’s.
The Kentlands neighborhood in Gaithersburg has seen plenty of changes in recent years, but still have three restaurants many have been asking about since the announcement of the impending arrival of Burton’s, Chopt, and Java Nation.
We’ve provided updates on each of them and have compiled the latest on all three.
Back in January we let you know that Java Nation would be moving in to 121 Market Strert in the Kentlands neighborhood of Gaithersburg, which was formerly a Starbucks. Starbucks opened a new Kentlands location at 160 Kentlands Blvd earlier this year that features a drive-thru.
This summer we were told there have been material and equipment delays by manufacturers, pushing the opening timeframe from August to October.
Signage is now up at the upcoming Chopt location in the Kentlands neighborhood of Gaithersburg. The new restaurant is located next to MOD pizza on Commerce Square.
We spoke to representatives from the Rockville Chopt location two weeks ago were told us the new Kentlands location is scheduled to open in “late October”.
Oktoberfest will return to the Kentlands neighborhood in Gaithersburg on Sunday, October 10, 2021.
The event will take place from 12pm-5pm.
Renderings of Kentlands Shake Shack Location
In a virtual meeting tonight, the Gaithersburg Planning Commission will look at an amendment to the final site plan of the upcoming Shake Shack location.
Shake Shack Under Consideration in Kentlands
Last week we let you know of three possible Shake Shack locations coming to MoCo by the end of 2022. We were told those locations could be in “the Gaithersburg area” and “the Rockville area.”
RanKen Noodle House (Kentlands) Sets Grand Opening Date
Back in February we spoke with the owner the new Kentlands restaurant and we were told they hoped to open by the end of March.
Berries & Bowls Bethesda Update
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.