Bethesda, Montgomery Mall, Restaurants, Retail, Shopping
Patrick Herron
Below is a list of businesses that have recently opened or are coming soon to Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda:
Coming Soon: Dumplings for Life
“Dumplings for Life” is scheduled to open in the Montgomery Mall Food Terrace in the next few weeks. The restaurant will be located in the space that was previously occupied by Malia’s Kitchen and Lazzaro’s, next to McDonald’s. We will provide an update when additional information becomes available.
Coming Soon: Pollo Campero
It has been one year since signage went up for Pollo Campero, which is taking over the space previously occupied by Greek Aroma Grill. We were told by a representative from the company that the restaurant is expected to open in June. Menu items include fried and grilled chicken, empanadas, yuca, plantains, and flan. Pollo Campero has additional Montgomery County locations in Gaithersburg, Takoma Park, and Wheaton. The fried chicken chain, which originated in Guatemala, opened its first location in 1971 and has grown to over 400 locations worldwide, including over 70 in the United States.
Special Event: Pop 2000
The POP 2000 Tour hosted by NYSNC’s Chris Kirkpatrick is coming to the mall on Sunday, June 23. The event will feature performances by TRL era favorites BBMAK, Ryan Cabrera, and LFO. Full details below:
“Beginning at 12PM, dive into the nostalgia with airbrush tattoos, and rhinestone gem arm art, and capture memories at our 2000s photo moments station, plus spin-to-win exclusive prizes from Westfield Montgomery shops and restaurants.Don’t miss a beat as the show runs from 1:30 to 3:00 PM (standing room only). After the show, stick around for your chance to shop for your favorite boy band merch and meet the stars themselves for a photo moment!Keep the party going with your friends and indulge in a post-show dining experience at one of the many restaurants at Westfield Montgomery.Get ready for a night of nostalgia, music, and memories that’ll have you dancing all the way back to the 2000s!
RSVP NOW >>https://www.westfield.com/…/events-detail/pop-2000s-tour
This event is free to attend but we do ask for your RSVP. Last April, Montgomery Mall held theY2K Pink Party, a free concert hosted by Chris Kirkpatrick and 98 Degrees’ Jeff Timmons and and included performances by Y2K-era pop heroes LFO and O-Town
Now Open: Chocolate Moonshine
Chocolate Moonshine has reopened in a new location at the mall, taking over the space that was previously occupied by 7-Eleven.According to Chocolate Moonshine, its fudge is made in ultra small-batches, hand-stirred in copper kettles, and cooked over an open flame. Its chocolate truffles are hand-painted with colored cocoa butter and have a “silky smooth shell with soft ganache center.”Remnants of the former 7-Eleven, such as coolers, ice machines, and soda dispensers, are still present in the store.Swiss Chocolatier Läderach is expected to take over the space previously occupied by Chocholate Moonshine. Läderach is known for its FrischSchoggi (fresh chocolate) slabs, pralines, and truffles. We will provide an update when additional information becomes available.
Undergoing Renovations: AMC Theater
AMC officially opened its theaters in Montgomery Mall, taking the place of ArcLight,back in March 2022. The cinema is currently undergoing $2.8 million in improvements/upgrades that includes the addition of reclining seats.
Now Open: Pandora
Pandora has reopened its doors after undergoing renovations. According to the company, “Pandora designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished and contemporary jewelery made from high-quality materials at affordable prices.”
Coming Soon: Kelly’s Cajun Grill
Signage is up for Kelly’s Cajun Grill, which will be located between Panda Express and Sarku Japan in the mall’s dining terrace. Kelly’s is known for its “world famous” bourbon chicken, blackened fish, and Cajun shrimp.Kelly’s was previously located at Lakeforst Mall in Gaithersburg and was one of thelast remaining tenants at the time of the mall’s closure.
According to its website, “In 1991, Kelly’s Cajun Grill became the home of the World Famous Bourbon Chicken when it opened its first restaurant in the Sawgrass Mills Mall in Sunrise, Florida. The delicious food and innovative concept fueled the company’s rapid expansion, even surpassing all of IRMG’s other concepts combined. Kelly’s Cajun Grill is a proven concept with an excellent track record. The operations are very streamlined and the restaurants are capable of producing very high sales volumes with a very limited amount of space. Our world famous Bourbon Chicken is a delicious yet healthy dish made with fresh grilled chicken and our own special blend of sauces and seasonings. Other favorites include Blackened Chicken, Blackened Fish, Shrimp Etouffee, Cajun Spicy Chicken, as well as a variety of delicious side dishes.”
Coming Soon: The Jam
Coming soon signage is up for the The Jam, an “arts and style experience.” The Jam will be located in the space previously occupied by the Wentworth Gallery on the mall’s upper level next to Nordstrom. We will provide an update when we learn additional information.
Coming Soon: JD Sports
Signage is up forJD Sports on the mall’s lower level. JD Sports sells sneakers, sportswear and accessories from brands like Nike, Jordan, Adidas, New Balance, and Vans.According to its website, “Established in 1981 with a single store in the North West of England, the JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion and Outdoor brands. The Group now has over 3,400 stores across 38 territories with a strong presence in the UK, Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.” JD Sports currently has locations across the DMV, with Tysons Corner Center being the closest.
