DSW Leaving Ellsworth Drive for Ellsworth Place
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse will close its Ellsworth Drive location on Jan. 22 as it prepares to move into new space in Ellsworth Place, 8661 Colesville Rd., according to a sign on the doors.
Willie T’s, Be Right Burger Will Fill Area Need, Company Exec Says
The planned Willie T’s Seafood Shack and Be Right Burger opening at 9326 Georgia Ave. will fill what the company sees as a need in the area, according to Cole Whaley, vice president of business development for Thompson Hospitality.
Thompson Hospitality to Open Two Restaurants in One Georgia Avenue Location
Thompson Hospitality, the owners of Matchbox and other area restaurants, will open two branded outlets in one location, 9326 Georgia Ave., formerly occupied by Andy’s Restaurant.
Restaurateur with Local Roots Plans Newest Creation for Silver Spring
A restaurateur with deep local roots is bringing his newest creation home to Silver Spring. Jeffeary Miskiri, who founded Miskiri Hospitality Group earlier this year, plans to open Miss Toya’s Creole House in the space formerly occupied by Eggspectation at 923 Ellsworth Dr.
Black Lion Café Plans to Open in Fenton Silver Spring Apartments
Black Lion Café, a Rockville-based coffee shop and roaster, plans to open a location in the Fenton Silver Spring apartments, according to signs in the windows on the corner of Fenton Street and Thayer Avenue.
Zinnia Prepping Garden Areas for Early September Opening
The management at Zinnia — Chris Brown, owner general manager, and Justin Kaplan-Markley, operations and logistics manager — have been making some changes to the former Mrs. K’s garden area as they prep for a planned early September opening.
Little Loft to Reopen, Rebrand as The Loft Collective
The Little Loft in Takoma Park will reopen and rebrand as The Loft Collective in its original location with a grand reopening planned for Aug. 29. The Loft, founded in 2012 by Lia Salza, is a children’s art studio and community space with classes and aftercare programs for children ages 2-12 from Takoma Park and Piney Branch elementary schools.
The Angry Jerk Set to Open at 4 p.m. Today
The Angry Jerk, featuring “authentic Caribbean cuisine,” will open at 4 p.m. today (July 21), according to a spokesperson for the restaurant. The menu features jerk chicken, curry chicken, and brown stew chicken with roasted carrots and gravy, along with jerk salmon as well as jerk or fried snapper.
Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins to Hold Grand Opening Tomorrow in White Oak
Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins will hold a grand opening tomorrow of what’s being billed as a “next generation” combination restaurant, giving free coffee for a year beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 16 to the first 100 customers at 11140 New Hampshire Ave. in the White Oak area of Silver Spring.