October is a month that embodies the shift from the warmth of summer to the crispness of fall. As the days grow shorter, the air turns cooler, and leaves transform into a vibrant palette of reds, oranges, and yellows. It’s a time for cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice everything, and the unmistakable scent of woodsmoke in the air.
October also brings with it a sense of anticipation, with Halloween looming at the end of the month. Neighborhoods start to fill with decorations, and children excitedly plan their costumes. It’s a month that encourages outdoor adventures, from apple picking to scenic hikes, as nature puts on its final show before winter. Overall, October feels like a celebration of change and a reminder to embrace the beauty of transition. That was AI cause I'm too tired to come up with new material today.
“Eat, drink, and be cozy – it’s autumn.”
Fiesta Cancun Bar and Grill has announced an October 8th opening date in Waldorf. They will open for lunch at 11a.m. 3610 Crain Highway next to Hooters.
The Bob Evans in Waldorf has closed to make way for First Watch The Daytime Cafe. This would be their first location in Southern Maryland. There is also one planned for Prince Frederick but it will open at a later time. First Watch is a popular breakfast, brunch, and lunch café chain known for its fresh and seasonal menu. First Watch focuses on using high-quality ingredients, offering a variety of options including omelets, pancakes, salads, and sandwiches. They also emphasize healthy choices, with many dishes being made from scratch. In addition to traditional breakfast fare, First Watch is known for its specialty dishes like their famous avocado toast and various fresh juices. They also cater to dietary preferences, providing vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
Oasis Fresh Foods Market will have its soft opening at 9a.m. on October 9th at 4145 Indian Head Highway. Oasis is a locally owned and operated neighborhood grocery store.
Scramblers is opening its first restaurant in Maryland at the old IHOP location in Lexington Park. 21911 Three Notch Road. Scramblers currently has 27 locations in Florida, Michigan and Ohio
Their locations are open for breakfast and lunch from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No opening date set.
7-11 Has started construction on their new store next to Aldi at Rosewick Corner in La Plata. The one at Hawthorne Center is closed permanently. The new one will have a gas station as well.
Rios Mexican Carryout and Tortilleria has opened at 11740 Central Avenue in Waldorf.
Zaxby's is starting construction on their Waldorf location next to the Red Robin at Waldorf Marketplace. No word on a finish date.
Do you know why Bob Evans in Waldorf suddenly closed?
ReplyDeleteThe One By Sam's Club Closed, The Other By Giant Food Is Still Open
DeleteNot anymore
DeleteThank you. I came here to ask the same question.
DeleteSo Both Bob Evans Are Closed
DeleteI have been told by a good source that First Watch is taking over the Bob Evans. So yes we don't have one in the area anymore.
DeleteHow bout some new place to get good chikins an biskits?
ReplyDeleteChris do you know what they have started on at the old Farmers Market. Looks to small to be either Chick or Aldi. Is it the Starbucks? They have paved alot of the roads but kind of hard to figure anything else out. They did leave blank dirt areas for whatever goes in those spots. Also heard a rumor, (we all like rumors) theres a Five Guys coming to that lot. I missed the 84 Lumber move coming to Charlotte Hall in the Public Notices. Thought maybe it was because that lot if Im not wrong is in Charles County, Its funny how the county line runs through that area.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been able to see progress but if its way over to the right farthest away from the shopping center its the starbucks.
Deletecorrection its the chic fil a apparently Starbucks has to go thru another approval.
DeleteMy kidses be in truble daily, we be needin some places for them to hang out. Dave n Bustas or somethin like dat.
ReplyDeleteWhy are they getting into trouble? How will a dave and busters fix that?
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DeleteHey Chris. Thank you for your blog. You provide great updates. Unfortunately, racist trolls always show up in online forums because it gives them cover to say and do what they are too cowardly to with their names attached.
DeleteHi Chris! Any idea what's going on with the old Ihop building in Lex. Park? Looks like they've been gutting it for a while now.
ReplyDeleteI just found out its going to be a scramblers. Breakfast chain
DeleteChris, there have been workers working on the old McKays in Charlotte Hall. Any word on tenants or is the owner just having more work done that wasnt done before it became Shoppers?
ReplyDeleteThe old Shoppers (McKays) in Charlotte Hall is being converted to a Lidl
DeleteReally?? Thought it was going to some meat processing warehouse. That seems a bit much since there is a Food Lion and they are currently building an Aldi & a Weiss.
DeleteThe agricultural center was too expensive to refit that space.
DeleteLidl is probably just a rumor.
ReplyDeleteYes,very much a rumor. Lidl does not go into exsitening buildings,they build new.
ReplyDeleteYeah that is just a rumor. Last people that were looking at the space was a gym. I don't know if they signed a lease.
ReplyDeleteWell, they are gutting out the old McKays/Shoppers. Saw plumbing/sewers contractors there Friday.
ReplyDeleteChris see what you can do to maybe get us a First Watch or Scramblers in Charlotte Hall. We have enough fast foods.
ReplyDeleteYah Chris... you need be gettin us stuff... yah dog
DeleteI've been looking for their requirements to come to an area. This is what they want: The restaurant chain is looking for 3,400-4,400 SF of freestanding or prominent end cap locations with patio space and strong multi-directional visibility from a primary street with a traffic volume of over 25,000 VPD. Target market areas offer a combination of households and daytime population with well-established co-tenants, such as gourmet or first-tier grocers, health clubs, and upscale soft goods retailers.
DeleteHi Chris! Have you heard anything about the old PNC bank in Hollywood? I saw construction vans there this morning.
ReplyDeleteAny word on the prior Helen’s cafe that was in charlotte hall farmers market would relocate to?
DeleteIt sold to MD Custom Rentals which is owned by MD custom construction. I haven't seen anything else on it.
DeleteHelen's moved down to Hollywood in a little strip of stores, northbound lanes 235, not much in there except a barbershop that I can think of.
ReplyDeleteChris, have you hear any talk of getting a Trader Joe’s somewhere in the area?
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DeleteNajemoy needs to get indoor plumbing first.
DeleteI wouldn't expect Traders to come here any time soon. They need density and other stores close by for distribution. You can always request a store on their website.
DeleteWhen is Sprouts opening in Waldorf?
ReplyDeleteRumor mill says a gym and office space is going in at old Shoppers Charlotte Hall. Any truth in that?
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