February 2023 Updates

January felt like two months!  I cant wait to get thru the cold, wet season as quickly as possible.  Bring on the sun!  Cava finally opened in the Waldorf area which was highly sought after by our community.  Keep sending your requests to these places you want.  They need to hear from the consumers.  Remember some of these stores have to have a franchiser that wants to put a store in the area. Not everything is corporate owned.

Brandywine has got a lot going on recently.  New retail is popping up in front of the Chaddsford neighborhood at the Brandywine Village project.

New tenants include Pizza Hut, Jersey mikes, Tropical Smoothie Café, Navy Federal Credit Union.

 

Saladworks has been in the business for a while longer.  They began in 1986 and have over 110 locations in 15 states.  Besides a large array of salads they also carry sandwiches and paninis. This will be their third location in Maryland.  They will be located over by the Green Turtle and UPS

The Brass Tap craft beer bar is officially signed at the St. Mary's Marketplace in California, MD. It will take over the former Café Rio space. The space will have indoor and outdoor seating. This is the forth Brass Tap in Maryland. They are a franchise with over 40 locations in the United States. 

I have conformed that shoppers will return to Waldorf in June this year at the St. Charles town Plaza.  Also Shoppers is reopening in California at the Patuxent Crossing Shopping Center but I don't have an opening date for that one.  I would assume around June as well.

Baynet confirmed that Shoppers is returning to Leonardtown and Charlotte Hall.  That's a lot of stores coming back online. EDIT: And no they will not be run by McKays.

Fiesta TexMex will have its Grand opening February 13th at the Waldorf Marketplace.  They are located next to Grille 13 on an endcap space.  Fiesta TexMex is locally owned and operated and specializes in made from scratch foods.  3010 Waldorf Market Pl. in Waldorf.

Aldi had its grand opening in La Plata at 155 Rosewick Corner Place.  They are located across the street from Rosewick Crossing Shopping Center.

Panda Express is now open in La Plata at the corner of Route 301 South and Route 6.

Planet Fitness now open in La Plata next to Outback Steakhouse. 6655 Crain Highway. 

January 2023 Updates

Happy 2023!  No resolutions for me. Just keep doing what I'm doing and enjoy life.  Who knows what this new year will bring.  Hopefully something good for all of us.  Stay positive and be kind to each other.

"keep moving forward" - Walt Disney

If you want to see a new business come to the area tell them you want them here.  But check to see if they have other locations close by.  

Quick updates as of 1-24-23:

Cava Waldorf supposed to open by the end of January but subject to change.

Crumbl Cookies still shows no sign of construction in Waldorf

Los Compadres #2 Latin Market is now open at 4425 Crain Highway, White Plains.

O'Reilly Auto Parts now open at 3385 Crain Highway, Waldorf.

Planet Fitness La Plata showing opening date Friday February 17th 2023. 6655 Crain Highway next to Outback. Dates always subject to change.

Southern Maryland Axe has a tentative opening date of January 19th. They will be located at 70 Industrial Park Dr #1C in Waldorf.

Aldi in La Plata is showing an opening date of February 15th.  Its located across from Rosewick Crossing on Rosewick road.

Panda Express in La Plata says that they are trying to get open by the end of January. Hopefully everything works out.

There are a couple of bakeries coming to downtown Leonardtown. Flour donuts and bakery will be in the old bell motors building. Kneaded baking co will be with Salted Scoop.

A new Dairy Queen was approved for Leonardtown.  It will take the place of an existing Burchmart self serve car wash at 22875 Washington St.  It will be a while before we know when they plan to open.

CAVA opens in Waldorf Thursday the 26th at the former Wendy's location 3005 Crain Highway.

Old Navy will be returning to Waldorf at The shops at Waldorf Center!  Five Below will be moving out of their current location over to the former Charming Charlie's and Carousel space by Christmas Tree Shops.  They will have a larger store with more things to offer.  Old Navy will then take over the Five Below space and some adjoining space next door.  Lots of moving parts here so it will take some time.  Its great to have them back in the area.

Those that share my blog and Facebook posts I would appreciate some credit when you copy and paste it on to your sites.

December 2022 Updates

Happy Holidays to you!  I hope everyone has a wonderful December and you get to spend it with friends and family.  Its so important to get that family time in.  Make those memories, take those pictures and videos.  Don't be shy.  You will want them later on when you get older.  I also hope we remember to be kind to one another.  It doesn't take much to do it.  Helping others, holding that door open, donating to the less fortunate.  Sometimes its that one small thing that will brighten another persons day.  You never know what someone else is going thru.  

Slim Chickens has posted an opening date of December 15th.  They are located at 22622 MacArthur Blvd in California, MD in the Patuxent Crossing Shopping Center. 

Kung Fu Tea is showing a Grand Opening date of January 20th in Prince Frederick at the Chapline place Shopping Center.

Brotha Manns Tacos now open in the Smallwood Village Shopping Center. Located at #109 Smallwood Village Center, Waldorf. We are happy to have brokered this deal.

Cobb island Public Market has opened at 17005 Cobb island Road.

November 2022 Updates

Hope everyone has been keeping busy and had a great Halloween! It was a bit soggy but we still had a pretty good time. Lots of projects still progressing nicely and some I haven't seen move at all.  I love November because of family and food time.  I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and thank you veterans!  When do you start decorating for the holidays?

I pinned a great article on our Facebook page about something I talk about a lot which is: Why we cant just put any business in the county.  Take a look at that and please like and follow our page there too.  

Tropical Smoothie Café will have their grand opening at the Fox Run Shopping Center in Prince Frederick November 5th.  

CAVA plans to open their Waldorf location by mid January 2023.  EDIT:  Its located in the former Wendy's location.

Selby's Food Service and Sweet Almond Macarons coming to the Piney Church Retail Center next to Ledo's Pizza and the 7-11.

Jersey Mike's Subs Grand Opening November 16th at Waldorf Park. Smallwood Drive and Crain Highway North next to Starbucks.

Los Compadres 2 at 4425 Crain Highway between White Plains Liquors and About the ink tattoo.

Plan shows Banfield Pet Hospital as a new tenant coming to the Charles County Plaza Shopping Center between Giant and Mattress Firm.

Burnbox Pizza is showing an opening date of December 15th. The are located next to Verizon at 2925 Crain Highway in Waldorf. EDIT now estimating mid January 2023

Scandinavian Designs has opened in the former toys r us location on mall circle in Waldorf.

7 Eleven has opened in North Waldorf at the corner on Crain Highway and Pierce Road in front of Sam's Club.

Sheetz is coming to the Charlotte Hall area by the VA outpatient clinic located along Three Notch Road. The rest of that property will have pad sites available for purchase.

October 2022 Updates

Happy Fall! Its been a wet one so far.  Hope everyone is staying warm and dry.  Looking forward to hay rides farm tours with the family this month.  Don't you hate when Halloween falls on a Monday?  Who wants that?  Hope to see some of these businesses get up and running soon but the permit process has been extremely slow. I'd also like to know where all the restaurant employees have gone.  These places have had a hard time filling spots.  What gives?

El Rinconcito Salvadoreño has opened in the La Plata Village shopping center.  114 Drury Drive.  Locally owned and operated.

Green Turtle will open October 10th at the Brandywine Crossing Shopping Center.

Speaking of Brandywine, This is the project going next to the Costco and behind Target at Brandywine crossing.  Its called the retreat at Brandywine crossing.  There will be 170 townhome rentals.

Coco Bay Kitchen & Tea House coming soon to Waldorf Shoppers World. 3280 Crain Highway between Bed Bath and Beyond and Aldi. Vietnamese restaurant.

Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken is also coming to the Waldorf Shoppers World.  Specializing in Nashville style hot chicken.  I didn't even know that was a thing.  They will be located next to Charley's Cheesesteaks.

America's Best Wings is coming to the Manokeek Village shopping Center in Accokeek.

Copper Compass Distilling Co. is now open in White Plains at 4317 Charles Crossing Drive.

Local family business, veteran owned and operated.

  

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