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Small Bites: New Fish Taco Renderings; Not Your Average Joe’s Officially Coming to Silver Spring

Rockville architect Steven Karr posted new renderings on his website of the planned Fish Taco location at Wildwood Shopping Center in Bethesda. The 2,200-square-foot space will include exposed brick and tall wood-paneled …

East Coast’s first TargetExpress opens in the D.C. region, with a bent toward college students (Video)

The first mini-Target in the D.C. region opens this week in College Park, bringing a pared-down assortment of the mega-store’s usual offerings to 7150 Baltimore Avenue — located, conveniently, …

Staples’ loss is swim school’s gain when it comes to retail space

Baltimore-based Kids First Swim School, which provides swimming lessons for children who are infants through age 7, will open in a 7,000-square-foot space at Falls Plaza, a Giant-anchored strip …

Giant to open grocery store in Odenton

Giant Food Stores LLC has signed a lease to open a store at Odenton Shopping Center later this year. The 60,492-square-foot grocery store is under construction and expected to open …

Loudoun’s swankiest new shopping center aims to make Ashburn feel more urban

When Loudoun County’s first Whole Foods Market opens later this month, it’ll bring with it a lot of firsts for the county — and developer Regency Centers hopes plenty …

Whole Foods Brings First DC Location of Cali Burger Joint

It's not quite In-N-Out Burger, but the DC area is finally getting its first location of California chain Habit Burger. Thanks to a Whole Foods anchor in Ashburn, the …

This franchisee wanted to open a Boston’s Restaurant in Bel Air, but settled for a spot next to Wegmans

Abingdon wasn’t top of mind for Keith Asante when he began searching for space to open his first Boston’s Restaurant franchise. But, as he says, it’s not too bad being next …

Why gym owners are retrofitting old movie theaters

The marquee sign that once listed showtimes at the Visions cinema in Dupont Circle now heralds the opening of the indoor cycling club Flywheel. The old concession stand has been …

Before opening, Whole Foods emerges as a symbol of progress in Pr. George’s

The promise of living within walking distance of Whole Foods Market was a deciding factor for Keenan and Laura Keeling in their decision to move from Takoma Park to …

Glen’s Garden Market Will Open Second Location in Shaw

Two years after opening a Dupont grocery focusing almost exclusively on local foods, Glen's Garden Market is preparing for its second location. Owner Danielle Vogel says she's finalizing a lease for a space in the Shay, …

It’s official: Major national retailer inks deal for Rosslyn

Minneapolis-based Target Corp. will open a smaller-format TargetExpress store in Arlington’s Rosslyn neighborhood, a prospect we first reported in January.

Fashion retailer signs on to Connecticut Ave.

Women’s apparel and accessories retailer Francesca’s has another D.C. store on the drawing board, this one along the Connecticut Avenue NW retail corridor.

Smashburger’s new Fells Point spot will add a little local flavor

Smashburger may be another out-of-town burger joint heading to Baltimore, but it’s taking on a little local flavor.

Food trends drive retail rebound

Geoffrey Mackler says we are at war — a pizza war, that is. But the principal at H&R Retail Inc. says that's not the only thing happening in a hot …

Brookland neighborhood guide: Artists enliven this Northeast nook

For a long time, there were only a handful of reasons to visit Brookland: To take in a performance at Dance Place; to study at Catholic or Trinity universities; …

Seattle’s Mod Pizza is the latest fast-casual pizza chain coming to D.C.

The latest addition to the dining options in Silver Spring will be Mod Pizza, a fast-casual pizza restaurant coming to Ellsworth Place in downtown Silver Spring.

Fitness studios, specialty retailers sign on to Cathedral Commons project

Angela Phelps had no intention of opening a new shop. But when developers approached her with a storefront at the new development of Cathedral Commons west of Cleveland Park, …

Grilled Oyster Co., Wylie Wagg and more heading to Cathedral Commons

Cathedral Commons, a new mixed-use development on Wisconsin Avenue in Northwest D.C., will get several more local businesses come spring, with developer The Bozzuto Group announcing seven new retail …

Francesca’s coming to Georgetown in 2015

Georgetown's retail mix continues to expand, with mid-level women's clothier Francesca's signing a lease to open an 1,800-square-foot store on M Street NW.

Towson is getting a Whole Foods

Baltimore County is getting its first Whole Foods Market. The high-end grocer signed a lease as the anchor tenant for Towson Row and is expected to open in 2018 or …

Rent the Runway to open store in Georgetown

Rent the Runway, the designer wear rental company, will open a standalone location in Georgetown this fall.

Gourmet pizza maker Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar to open 5 Maryland locations

Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar is planning to open five locations in Greater Baltimore. The Dallas-based chain, which specializes in gourmet pizza and pasta, signed a five-unit franchise agreement with Keith …

Lowe’s buys into D.C.’s Fort Lincoln

The deal is done for Lowe’s at The Shops at Dakota Crossing.

Whole Foods Columbia opens to droves of shoppers

Howard County's first Whole Foods Market opened in downtown Columbia Wednesday to a large number of eager shoppers -- an event that local officials called a watershed moment in the revitalization …

Pint the Town – Brookland Gets a Top-Notch Beer Bar

Timing is everything. Especially if you’re opening a beer bar at the beginning of DC Beer Week. Here then: Brookland Pint, another beer-centric spot by the owners of Meridian Pint and Smoke …

Chuy’s and its Nacho Car Are Coming to Virginia

Austin-based Tex-Mex chain Chuy's is planning to open in Fairfax. The restaurant, home to Hatch green chile sauce, an Elvis shrine and a "nacho car," will open at 11219 Lee Highway …

Barcelona Wine Bar to Open Another D.C. Restaurant

Always-packed 14th Street NW Spanish tapas spot Barcelona Wine Bar is opening another location at the Cathedral Commons development in Cleveland Park late this year or early next. It will be joined …

Sports Authority Signs at Foundry Row

Yesterday, H&R Retail’s Geoff Mackler (with colleague David Ward) told us his company signed Sports Authority to join LA Fitness and Wegmans at Greenberg Gibbons' Foundry Row. As for …

A Virtual Tour of the Monroe Street Market, a Work in Progress

Raku Coming to Cleveland Park

Sushi and noodle soup spot Raku has signed a lease for its third location in Cleveland Park as part of the Cathedral Commons development, which will also include a new Giant supermarket.