April 2024 Updates

April is a vibrant month full of new beginnings and growth. The flowers start to bloom, and the weather begins to get warmer. People often spend more time outside, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. It's a great time to start planting seeds in the garden or going for walks in the park. Overall, April is a month of renewal and excitement as we transition from the cold winter to the warmer days of spring. It can't come soon enough!  

Anne's Southern Kitchen is now open in Indian Head at 4840 Strauss Avenue.

ISLAND GRILLE KOREAN RESTAURANT

Island Grille Korean restaurant is now open in the Lusby Town Center at 182 Village Center Drive.

My friends at Inside Commercial Real Estate Companies updated me on the Armory Square project in Prince Frederick. Tenants include Aldi, Dash In, Ace Hardware, Michael's, First Watch, Always Ice Cream, Quickway Hibachi, Fosters Grille, Jersey Mike's and Hangry Joe's. More to be announced at a later date. Groundbreaking will take place mid May. This is the corner of Route 2/4 and Dares Beach Road.

Sprouts Farmers Market is coming to the former HHGregg/Pop Up space at The Shops at Waldorf Center.  This will be their seventh location in Maryland.  Sprouts offers a large selection of organic and natural foods that are minimally processed, free of artificial flavors, colors, preservatives and synthetics.

The RAD House will have its Grand Opening May 3rd at the La Plata Village Center.  82 Drury Drive.

March 2024 Updates

March. The signs of the changing season become more apparent. The weather starts to get warmer, and the days become longer. Spring flowers begin to bloom, bringing color back to the world. March is a time of transition from the chilly winter months to the more pleasant days ahead.  I hope everyone has pleasant days ahead filled with happiness.  I'm really in need of some more of that sunshine.

As I always say if you want a restaurant or other store to come to the area tell them!  Go to their websites, Facebook pages, Instagram and let them know you want them here.  They need to hear from the consumers.  Not every place can open because some have to have a franchiser in the area. It's not always a corporate store.

Sheets was approved for Charlotte Hall.  It will be located off of Three Notch Road across from the VA Clinic.  O'Reilly Auto Parts has now been added to the tenant list for that Charlotte Hall Commons project.

Social Coffeehouse is having their grand opening of their new location April 5th at 41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown.

Choice Floors & Stairways opens April 1st at the Rosewick Crossing Shopping Center in La Plata.

Southern Maryland Produce in Charlotte Hall is going to move to the former St. Mary's Landing restaurant location on Three Notch Road.  They plan to open April 3rd.

There are new apartments coming to Western Parkway across from Hamilton Road. Waldorf Technology Park Apartments will have seven mid-rise, elevator served, class A apartments.  There will be a total of 272 apartments.  It will have two separate clubhouses, fitness buildings, a pool and other outdoor amenities.  

Royal Farms and Chipotle are signed for Lexington Exchange on Oak Crest Drive in California, MD

February 2024 Updates

Ah February. The shortest month of the year. Most famous for Valentine's Day.  A day to celebrate love and affection to those closest to you with really expensive flowers and trinkets. It is also a time when many people start to feel the anticipation of spring, as the days gradually become longer and signs of new life begin to emerge. Overall, February offers a mix of winter coziness and the promise of brighter days ahead.  I hope everyone has brighter days ahead filled with happiness and prosperity. 

"In February there is everything to hope for and nothing to regret" - Patience Strong

Panera Bread has opened their new freestanding location in Waldorf next to Silver Diner. 3070 Technology Place. The other location in the shopping center closed.  No new tenant yet.  I hear it does not have a fireplace in the new one and people are already upset.  This one does have a drive thru.

Grille No. 13 is now open as a carry out restaurant at 351 Smallwood Drive in Waldorf.  

Milk & Honey Cafe is coming to the Charles County Plaza next to Planet Fitness.  From their website: "Milk & Honey is a New Orleans themed Southern Brunch that features Award Winning Shrimp & Grits, Chicken & Waffles, RumChata French Toast and specializes in other slow cooked mouth-watering favorites." No word on an opening date as the lease was just finalized.

The former AT&T store at Rosewick road in La Plata will be divided into two spaces.  Webster Insurance and Choice Floors and Stairs will be the two new tenants.

Name correction! The restaurant taking over the former Grill 13 space at Waldorf Marketplace is called T POT. They just opened one in Gambrills, MD recently. No word on an opening date yet. https://tpotrestaurant.com/

Lucianna's Steakhouse is back with a new owner. They are still at 3331 Plaza way in Waldorf.

Calvert Yard Cards Grand Opening at 1921 Skinners Turn Road, Owings, MD

So while doing some research on sales I found that the former capital one in Waldorf Marketplace next to Red Robin has been purchased to do a Zaxby's! I don't have any other information yet. I would assume they got approvals or they wouldn't have bought it. We will see how this progresses.

Firepan Korean BBQ and Bar is now having its soft opening at the Charles County Plaza. 3237 Plaza Drive. Grand Opening is March 6th.

Tommy's Express Car Wash is now open at 3185 Crain Highway.

January 2024 Updates

 Happy New Year! January embodies a sense of new beginnings, offering the opportunity for personal growth, fresh starts, and hopeful outlooks. Its a time to declutter physically and mentally. It sets the tone for the rest of the year and encourages people to embrace change and embark on new adventures. I hope that one resolution that people make is to just be nicer to each other. It not only helps you but makes others happier as well. One small gesture of kindness can go along way.

Coco Bay Kitchen and Tea house is now open in Waldorf Shoppers World. 3280 Crain Highway, Waldorf. Asian fusion quick service collaboration with Aurinko Bubble Tea Shop.

Dave's hot chicken has signed on at the Holly Tree Station strip center located at 2471 Crain Highway in Waldorf.  Dave's was established in 2017 and already has over 170 locations.  They currently have one Maryland location in Owings Mills.

Marco's Pizza is coming soon to the Waldorf Park Shopping Center behind Chick fil a and Starbucks.  Marco's has over 1,100 stores across the United States and is currently the fastest growing pizza company.

Panera Bread should have their new location located next to the Silver Diner in Waldorf open by February 5th if all goes as planned.  Things always change.  The current location will close.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is coming soon to the La Plata Plaza.  It will take over the vacant capital one bank space. 20 Shining Willow Way.