November 2026 Updates

Hope everyone had a nice Halloween and got all the candy they needed.  Our next holiday is on the way!  I enjoy any holiday where family gets together.  Unfortunately it seems our group is getting smaller and smaller.  People move far away, our elders have passed away or some just can't come over because they have to spend it with the other side of the family this year.   Regardless, get those family photos, tell stories make memories and have a wonderful time.

The most important thing is family. - Walt Disney

Charlie’s is now open in Lexington Park. 21650 Great Mills Road.

Back Nine Golf coming soon to Waldorf. 3138 Crain Highway next to For Eyes.  Facilities use high-performance golf simulators that track metrics like ball speed, club speed, spin, and launch. Golfers can play full rounds or practice on world-famous courses like Pebble Beach and St. Andrews regardless of weather or daylight

Potbelly opens in Waldorf November 6th at Waldorf Station. 12480 Mattawoman Drive.

Sake Japanese Steakhouse is now open in Prince Frederick at 106 Solomons Island Road at the Prince Frederick Shopping Center.  It takes over the former Sakura spot.

The AMF Waldorf Lanes is undergoing a comprehensive rebrand to transition into Lucky Strike Waldorf, with a targeted completion date set for early 2027. The venue will feature upscale lane-side dining, a premium sports bar lounge, an expanded arcade footprint, and modern interior aesthetics while maintaining operations and league play during the transition.

Mercies Kitchen now open in the Bryans Road Shopping Center taking over the former Golden Star restaurant.  3109 Marshall Hall Road.

Sardi's in now open at the Shops at Fairway Village in Waldorf / St. Charles. 4545 Fairway Village Place, Suite 106, Waldorf, MD. Sardi’s Peruvian Chicken brings authentic South American comfort food to Waldorf in a relaxed, fast-casual setting. It should be a reliable go-to spot for locals looking for a hearty, satisfying meal without the fuss of a formal sit-down restaurant.

The main draw here is the pollo a la brasa—traditional Peruvian rotisserie chicken seasoned with a house blend of spices and slow-cooked over charcoal. It’s served alongside their popular house-made green and yellow sauces, which add an extra layer of flavor to every plate.

While the chicken is the centerpiece, the menu includes plenty of variety. Guests can customize their meals with classic sides like fried yuca, sweet plantains, Peruvian fried rice (arroz chaufa), or black beans. For those looking for something different, the kitchen also serves traditional dishes like lomo saltado (beef stir-fry), ceviche, and empanadas.

With its welcoming atmosphere, counter-service convenience, and generous portions, Sardi’s works just as well for a quick weekday lunch as it does for picking up a family dinner to take home.

October 2026 Updates

I like warm weather.  I always miss it when its over.  Cold just goes right to my bones.  Rain, dark and cold.  I don't like dealing with leaves either so I'm not a fan of fall.  When people burn leaves it just ruins the day.  Everything smells.  I like old school Halloween as well, not all this gory stuff they do now.  Fun costumes, cute decorations and the holiday does not start until October.  I miss the days when you had Halloween parties at school for the last hour and they would give you a paper plate and then teachers would just come and dump all sorts of snacks and candy in front of you.   You wore your costume at school and had a little parade.  Good times.

“Fall is that magical time when I buy a sweater because it’s 68 degrees in the morning and regret it by lunchtime.” - Unknown

McKay's Grapes Grains & Gatherings now open in Charlotte Hall. 30017 Three Notch Road.

We are happy to announce we brokered a new deal with Clothes Mentor and they will return to the Berry Patch Shopping Center in November.  They are back to purchasing inventory now.

Salsitas Grill in La Plata closed and is being leased by Las Margaritas Mexican Grill.  

Salsitas is NOT moving to the former Hooters in Waldorf.  No other information on why it closed.

Playa Bowls has started their buildout at the Shops at Fairway Village.  They hope to open by mid December if all goes as planned.

Chesapeake Potomac Regional Cancer Center had its Grand Opening at the Berry Pointe Business Park in Waldorf off of Route 228.

Domoishi is in for permits at Armory Square in Prince Frederick.  They will be located at 457 N Solomons Island Rd. in the same block as Fosters Grille.

Burlington has signed on at the Wildewood Center in California, MD. They will take over the former Bed, Bath and Beyond space.  Lease was just recently signed so no timeframe for opening yet.

Wing Stop has signed on at the Fox Run shopping center in Prince Frederick.  They will take the space between JW jewelers and the new Wonder restaurant.

September 2026 Updates

Dang I've been so busy with just busy work I forget to post on here.   Well there hasn't been much to post yet so that doesn't help either.  I think with the summer closing out there will be some more activity.   I hope everyone had a great summer and kids are getting back to school now and getting used to new schedules.   Seems like there are quite a few things that will open in the next few months if they get thru the permit process.  That's what takes the longest time.  Just have patience.  

Speaking of patience, it is scary how many people I watch do whatever they like on the roads.  Driving down shoulders to by pass traffic, U-turns at red lights, getting out of a turn lane and driving around everyone to make the turn on a red light, trying to merge into a turn lane at the front of the line while blocking the regular traffic lanes.  Why does everyone have this main character energy where they think they can do whatever the hell they want?  These kind of decisions not only put you in danger but the people you are cutting off.  Have some frickin patience people.  The light will change!

Please be kind to one another.  It doesn't take much effort at all.

“Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” - Dolly Parton

Saladworks Brandywine said they have a tentative opening date of October 1st pending all permits and approvals.  That came and went with no opening.  We continue to wait.

 

Starbucks will open at the PAX River Village Center on September 11th. 21841 Three Notch Road.

First Watch to open September 28th at 45250 Worth Avenue, California, MD.  This is the old Panera location.

Wonder is now showing an opening date of September 24th at their new location at Fox Run Shopping Center. 625 Solomons Island Road North in Prince Frederick.

The Bayou Kitchen and Bar recently opened in Waldorf at 173 St. Patrick's Drive.  Its at the former Red Tails location.  

Sakura Go has been signed on at Waldorf Marketplace.  They will take over the former GameStop  location at 3067 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf, MD.  Sakura Go is a fast-casual restaurant concept that fuses Japanese and Vietnamese culinary traditions into customizable, build-your-own bowls. Operating with a fast and convenient assembly-line style, it delivers fresh, high-quality Asian comfort food that caters perfectly to busy foodies looking for both affordability and flavor.

August 2026 updates

The summer seems to be moving so quickly I have not had time to enjoy it.  Trying to keep up with work, home maintenance and running errands is taking up so much time.  I need a day to sit by the water and eat some crabs!  I hope everyone is enjoying their summer.  Seems like they put the back to school stuff out earlier and earlier every year.  I just want to have some summer without thinking of the kids going back to school.  They put out the summer gear and the pencils and folders seem to show up weeks later!  What are your must do things each summer? 

Always remember you matter, you are special and you are loved.  Go out and spread love and kindness.

“Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” — Sam Keen

Flavor hive is now open at its new Waldorf location on 10440 O'Donnell Place next to The Creek Sports Bar.

Jersey Mikes has delayed its opening in Lexington Park at PAX River Village to August 19th.

Always Ice Cream is the latest tenant signed for The Shops at Fairway Village in St. Charles.  This is the new shopping center located at the corner of Billingsley Road and St. Charles Parkway. Coming Spring 2027 

The former Bollywood space in La Plata has been leased to two tenants.  Aladdin's Royal Palace and Holy Cow Burger.  More information as it becomes available.

Ocean State Job Lot grand opening August 22nd at Rox Run shopping center in Prince Frederick. Soft openings start August 17th.

According to the permits office it looks like Fox Run Shopping Center in Prince Frederick is getting a Wonder.  It will be located next to Advance Auto.

July 2026 Updates

I'm excited to celebrate our 250th anniversary of America.  I love the 4th of July.  I love family time and fireworks with patriotic music playing.  It always brings a happy tear to my eye.  I wish everyone loved it as much.  Unfortunately some people spend all their time hating on everything that makes us a great country.  We have our flaws.  There will always be issues.  But there is no where else Id rather be.

"I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him." – Abraham Lincoln

Burlington has opened at the Brandywine Crossing Shopping Center.

Pollo Campero is now open at the Waldorf Station complex. 12468 Mattawoman Drive. They join Starbucks and Honeygrow that are already open.  Potbelly is coming soon.

This is the current tenant line up so far at Charlotte Hall Station. More tenants are in the works.

Starbucks has opened its freestanding location with drive thru at the Charlotte Hall Center.  29870 Three Notch Road next to Aldi and Chick-fil-A.

10x Pilates coming to Mechanicsville, MD this August at New Market Plaza.  29015 Three Notch Road, Unit 2B. 

Arby's is coming back to LaPlata in the former Roy Rogers location.

Wonder is coming August 20th to Waldorf Marketplace in the former Three Brothers space.

Wonder is a modern food delivery company that brings meals from multiple well-known restaurants and celebrity chefs together in a single order. Instead of operating as a traditional restaurant with a dining room, Wonder prepares fresh meals in local kitchens designed specifically for delivery and pickup. Customers can mix and match dishes from a variety of restaurant concepts, making it possible for everyone in a group to order something different without placing separate orders.

One 50 Fitness is now open at 37670 Mohawk Drive in Charlotte Hall.