Windsor closing at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Windsor is closing at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, according to a sign posted in the store's display window. The sign indicates their final day of operation will be this coming Sunday, August 16, 2026. Customers are being directed to Windsor locations at Wheaton Plaza, Tysons Corner Center, and Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. Windsor arrived at Montgomery Mall in 2019. The brand was founded 89 years ago, and has more than 200 locations. I see no evidence it is closing stores elsewhere, so this location appears to be the latest victim of the moribund Montgomery County economy, and the anti-business policies of the County Council.

Bogotá Coffee House opening in Rockville

Bogotá Coffee House is coming to Rockville Town Center. It will be located at 115 N. Washington Street. Permanent signage has already been installed above the storefront. When you think of coffee, Colombia automatically comes to mind, so this could be a promising alternative to Starbucks in the Town Center area.

Huntington Learning Center opening soon in Rockville

Huntington Learning Center is coming soon to Rockville. It will be located at 36-F Maryland Avenue at The Square at Rockville in Rockville Town Center, right next to Kusshi. Huntington offers personalized K-12 academic tutoring, subject-specific help, and exam prep for the SAT, ACT, and other standardized tests. Operating hours will be 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM Monday through Thursday, 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturdays, and closed on Fridays and Sundays.

Ay! Mama Taqueria opens at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Ay! Mama Taqueria has officially opened at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. You can check out the menu in the photos below. If you are shaken up by $20 burritos, you'll be relieved that Ay! Mama's burritos are $13-14. Look for Ay! Mama in the Dining Terrace food court, next to Chick-Fil-A.

Fashion Q opening August 14 at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Fashion Q's triumphant return to Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda now has an opening date. The women's apparel boutique will begin soft opening hours starting this Friday, August 14, 2026. Wholesale purchasing is the Los Angeles-based chain's secret to lower prices. Look for Fashion Q this Friday on Level 1 of the mall, across from Build-A-Bear.

Bartaco adding mural to exterior in Rockville

Bartaco is adding a mural to the exterior of its restaurant at 950 Rose Avenue at Pike & Rose on Rockville Pike. Artists have been out working on the addition over the weekend. The new public art piece prominently features the chain's dragonfly logo. Overall, the imagery and colors reflect the brand's "coastal vibe" aesthetic, inspired by Brazil, Uruguay, and Southern California. The mural stands out on a block that has very nice looking storefront designs, but not much in the way of public art.

Sneak peek: Crust & Crumb in Rockville

Crust & Crumb looks like it is getting very close to opening in Rockville. It is located at 718 Rockville Pike, in the former Roy Rogers space. Everything appears to be in place inside, except for the baked goods. Still to come are exterior signage, and an opening date. In the meantime, enjoy this sneak peek!