Openings, Closings, and Coming Soon to Montgomery Mall (August 2025)

The following is a list of recent restaurant and store openings at Bethesda’s Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd):

Open Now:

• Earlier this summer, the Montreal-based fashion brand Garage took over the area formerly occupied by Aeropostale. Garage, which is well-liked by young ladies, sells stylish casual clothing such as dresses, loungewear, jeans, and accessories. Garage, a contemporary clothing boutique catering to independent it-girls, offers a wide selection of denim, tops, dresses, loungewear, and accessories in a casual and stylish way for young ladies. Garage is well-known for its easygoing yet stylish design, appealing to people seeking comfortable daily attire with a contemporary twist.

• The previous J. Chow’s space, which closed in December 2023, is now occupied by Subway. The international sandwich chain operates about 37,000 sites across the globe.

Earlier this summer, the Montreal-based fashion brand Garage took over the area formerly occupied by Aeropostale. Garage, which is well-liked by young ladies, sells stylish casual clothing such as dresses, loungewear, jeans, and accessories. Garage, a contemporary clothing boutique catering to independent it-girls, offers a wide selection of denim, tops, dresses, loungewear, and accessories in a casual and stylish way for young ladies. Garage is well-known for its easygoing yet stylish design, appealing to people seeking comfortable daily attire with a contemporary twist.

The previous J. Chow’s space, which closed in December 2023, is now occupied by Subway. The international sandwich chain operates about 37,000 sites across the globe.

Soon to Come:

• Signage is up for
  
  Arc teryx
  
  . Known for its high-end outdoor apparel and equipment, Arc teryx specializes in premium gear for climbing, hiking, skiing, and mountaineering. Founded in 1991 in North Vancouver, Canada, the brand is especially recognized for its technical outerwear, including GORE-TEX jackets, insulated layers, backpacks, and climbing harnesses. According to on-site signage, the store is expected to open this fall.
• 
  Hollister Co.
  
  is returning to Montgomery Mall after almost a ten-year absence. Hollister Co. is a retail clothing brand owned by Abercrombie & Fitch, known for its Southern California inspired casualwear aimed at teens and young adults. Its beach-themed stores typically feature graphic tees, jeans, and loungewear, all sold in a laid-back environment. The brand previously had a location at Montgomery Mall, which closed in 2016. An opening date for the new store has not yet been announced.
• Signage is now up for
  
  Warby Parker
  
  . Warby Parker is a national eyewear retailer offering prescription glasses, sunglasses, and eye exams through both online and in-store services. Founded in 2010, the company is known for its direct-to-consumer model and emphasis on accessible, stylish eyewear. The upcoming location will be located in the Nordstrom wing of the mall and is expected to open this fall. Warby Parker currently operates additional Montgomery County locations at Bethesda Row, Downtown Crown in Gaithersburg, and Pike & Rose in North Bethesda.
• 
  Wetzel s Pretzels
  
  is coming to Westfield Montgomery Mall, with signage at the location indicating a fall opening. The popular chain serves a variety of hand-rolled, oven-baked snacks, including classic salted pretzels, pretzel-wrapped Wetzel Dogs, cheesy Dog Bites, and pepperoni-topped Pizza Bitz. Wetzel s is also scheduled to open a location in

  Westfield Wheaton.

• Soup Dumplings from Nan XiangAccording to Westfield, this New York-based restaurant with a Michelin rating will open on the eating terrace next to Shake Shack in the old Urban Plates location. The menu features a wide range of soup dumplings (including pork, chicken, crab & pork, truffle, scallop, ham, and abalone), sampler sets like Lucky Six and Three Treasures, cold dishes, noodles, rice plates, soups, and desserts like Ube Red Bean Bao. It is well-known for its Shanghainese dim sum and Jiangsu-Zhejiang cuisine.

• Fusion ShikiShiki Fusion will deliver premium seafood, organic herbs, and premium spices by fusing Thai passion with Japanese perfection. It will be across from the AMC movie theater, above Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings.

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Soup Dumplings from Nan XiangAccording to Westfield, this New York-based restaurant with a Michelin rating will open on the eating terrace next to Shake Shack in the old Urban Plates location. The menu features a wide range of soup dumplings (including pork, chicken, crab & pork, truffle, scallop, ham, and abalone), sampler sets like Lucky Six and Three Treasures, cold dishes, noodles, rice plates, soups, and desserts like Ube Red Bean Bao. It is well-known for its Shanghainese dim sum and Jiangsu-Zhejiang cuisine.

Fusion ShikiShiki Fusion will deliver premium seafood, organic herbs, and premium spices by fusing Thai passion with Japanese perfection. It will be across from the AMC movie theater, above Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings.

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Closed:

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  IT SUGAR
  
  closed its doors on July 27. According to its website, IT SUGAR is one of the largest specialty candy retailers in North America, offering a playful and immersive shopping experience centered around bold, pop culture inspired sweets. Founded in 2006 by candy industry veteran Jeff Rubin, the brand combines candy with entertainment, aiming to create a sense of joy and lighthearted rebellion. IT SUGAR has an additional location at 216 Boardwalk Pl in Gaithersburg (Rio).
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  Miniso
  
  has closed, according to signage posted on the storefront. Last month, Miniso opened a new location in Germantown s Fox Chapel Plaza and has recently signed a lease to open another at 12266F Rockville Pike in Federal Plaza, Rockville. Miniso is a Chinese retail and variety store chain with Japanese-inspired branding, offering a wide range of affordable household and consumer goods. Its product lineup includes cosmetics, stationery, toys, kitchenware, home d cor, accessories, personal care items, snacks, and beverages, often featuring licensed characters.
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  Gap
  
  permanently closed at the end of July. The store is currently running several going out of business sales. Gap is a national apparel retailer known for selling casual clothing, including denim, basics, and accessories for men, women, and children. The chain continues to operate additional Montgomery County locations in Bethesda Row, Clarksburg (outlet), Chevy Chase, and Rockville.