Fantasticks, a customizable gelato bar and pop shop that will be taking over the old 16 Handles/Moorenko’s location, is currently available on the Rio boardwalk.
The dessert spot allows you to choose your toppings, cover your bar in chocolate, and cover it with a drizzle.
Their cart will allow customers to enjoy the pops this summer prior to the store’s official location opening. Last night we were told to expect it to open “in about two months.”
Roosters Men’s Grooming Center, a National chain that provides an authentic barbershop experience in a modern, upscale, and unpretentious environment, is coming to Rio.
It will be taking over the old Omaha Steaks location at Grand Corner Avenue, across from Barnes & Noble.
There’s currently a Roosters at Bethesda Row if you’d like to check it out prior to the arrival of the Rio location.
What does shopping look like during COVID-19? Different areas have taken unique approaches to keeping shoppers safe. Locations such as Rockville Town Square, Pike and Rose, and Bethesda Row offer curbside pickup for retail items, as well as food. Rio Lakefront and Downtown Silver Spring, in addition to curb-side pickup, are offering shopping by appointment only. This ensures that stores remain uncrowded and allows for social distancing. Customers are able to call stores that they wish to shop at and set up a time to visit. Masks are required.
Photo courtesy of Rio Lakefront Facebook.
By Lexi Shapiro
Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg has found creative ways to make social distancing a little more fun.
In order to promote carryout from local restaurants, they have drawn ‘picnic circles’ on the open grass areas, providing expansive seating 6 feet apart with a view of the water.
In addition, they have added in ‘mini obstacle courses’ to their sidewalks. The courses offer hopscotch, directions to jump, spin, or dance, and even though they were created for kids they are open to be used by people of any ages.
They also have invested in 3-d chalk art, along with more street art and murals to make the outdoor experience more exciting and aesthetically pleasing.
Photos courtesy of Riolakefront.com
By Lexi Shapiro
