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The Grove. 7747 Tuckerman Ln., Potomac. Open daily for dinner.

The Cabin John Village shopping center, sandwiched between a busy suburban intersection and the thick woods of Cabin John Regional Park, doesn’t much resemble the Bellagio in Las Vegas or the fine dining kitchens of Madrid. But those are the former stomping grounds of chef José López-Picazo, who will open a luxe Mediterranean restaurant in the Potomac development Tuesday, November 28.

The Grove, a Spanish fusion dining room with pastel-shaded floral decor and Michelin aspirations, is backed by Alexandria-based Common Plate Hospitality Group (behind such Old Town restaurants as Mason Social, Augie’s, and Urbano). López-Picazo’s aim is to bring a fine dining option to Cabin John residents, but also to make the restaurant a destination in its own right. After all, he points out, some of Spain’s most legendary restaurants have opened in tiny, remote villages.

“You can open a restaurant far up in the mountains, but if you do a good job, in the end you’re going to be successful,” López-Picazo says. “Your advertising is the people who go to your restaurant.”

The food that López-Picazo hopes will earn that kind of following is predominantly Iberian, with touches from Italy, Morocco, Greece, and elsewhere in the Mediterranean. Most dishes start with extra virgin olive oil, onion, and garlic, and many get a splash of aged sherry vinegar.

The Grove’s appetizers include classic tapas like toasted “crystal” pan con tomate and the Catalan grilled vegetable assemblage escalivada, along with Italian-leaning dishes like smoked-burrata salad and braised oxtail with guanciale and brioche. A sculptural plate of tuna tartare is accompanied by avocado cream and Osetra caviar. Main dishes include a slow-cooked spiced lamb shank, whole salt-baked dorade for two, and a duck breast with crispy skin perched on top of pureed and confit winter vegetables.

“In Spain right now, the way to cook is with fusion,” López-Picazo says. “Everybody is using their own style of food, fusing with many other items I didn’t know when I was a kid.”

López-Picazo, who trained at the Madrid Cooking Institute, came into his own under José Andrés, whom he helped open the Bethesda location of Jaleo in 2002. He later rode the tapas wave to Las Vegas, where he ran kitchens at Julian Serrano Tapas and two Michelin-starred Picasso in the Bellagio Resort. In 2017, he returned to DC to raise his kids, and since then has helped open such restaurants as Fabio Trabocchi’s Del Mar.

For now, the Grove’s menu is a la carte only, with smaller plates ranging from $14 to $28 and main courses going up to $65. But in a few months, López-Picazo plans to add a tasting menu— and hopefully grab a Michelin star.

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Cabin John Bridge (Union Arch Bridge), located at the 7400 block of MacArthur Boulevard in Montgomery County, is scheduled to close Nov. 4-5 for necessary maintenance work performed by the Washington Aqueduct, a division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District. A street closure and detour will be in place both days from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A detour will be marked northbound on Wilson Lane, eastbound on River Road, northbound on Seven Lock Road, and westbound on River Road, with arrows directing traffic through a proposed detour route.

Traffic controls will be in place to warn drivers approaching the area. Motorists should follow marked detours and are advised to stay alert while traveling through this location.

The Cabin John Bridge was built under the supervision of Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers between 1857 and 1863 to convey the Aqueduct’s conduit over the Cabin John Creek. Upon its completion, it was recognized as the longest masonry arch in the world, a record it held until 1903. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and designated as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.

The Washington Aqueduct produces drinking water for approximately one million citizens living, working, or visiting in the District of Columbia, Arlington County, Virginia, and other areas in northern Virginia, including portions of Fairfax County. The Aqueduct is a federally owned and operated public water supply agency that yields an average of 135 million gallons of water per day at two treatment plants in the District of Columbia.

For more information on the Washington Aqueduct, go to http://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Missions/Washington-Aqueduct.

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A McDonald’s restaurant that some customers described as the cornerstone of a Potomac, Maryland, community is expected to close its doors at the end of next month.

An online petition to keep the restaurant open said that Edens, which owns the shopping center, is refusing to renew the McDonald’s lease for a “reasonable duration to accommodate the owner’s renovation demands.”

The petition was taped to the walls near the entrance of the McDonald’s on Friday afternoon and has been signed over 1,000 times since it was posted Thursday.

The owners of the McDonald’s sent WTOP a statement on the closure:

Our beloved Cabin John Village McDonald’s is closing its doors, marking the end of an Era. The closure, due to the lease ending with the mall landlord, brings sadness and a heartfelt goodbye from the owner-operators, who purchased this location in 2011, and our dedicated team of 27 employees, many have been with us since 2011.

The location is known for its exceptional customers, and was a part of daily routines for so many. We hope to recognize all our regulars and say a big thank you.

A Daily routine for Many

First thing on a Monday morning while it is still dark out, the school bus drivers arrive, grabbing their morning coffee and sandwich. Everyday around 10am, we have lively retirees enjoying a decaf and the newspaper and maybe a pie. At lunch, teenagers from the local schools come grab something affordable using discounts on their app. In the afternoon the moms and babysitter would come to use our Indoor McDonald’s Play land and enjoy coffee and maybe share a Happy meal with the little one. Employees who work at other businesses in the mall may come many times a week for something quick and affordable on their break. It is less hustle bustle at night, but families will come in to pick up food on their way to sports practices.

We have so many locals that come EVERY day. It is really amazing watching the passage of time when you see people so frequently. During our employee breaks, the regulars may sit and talk to our staff about how they are feeling or eminisce about history.

We like to celebrate customers birthdays, sometimes with a special Pie and Ice Cream. One birthday was notable, a surprise party for a regular with over 30 people there for coffee and breakfast. It is amazing that all different people from all walks of life come in. I think it is because everyone feels welcome here because of our team.

As you can imagine, being part of a store closure can be very emotional for the team members and our customers. The Owner/ Operators are working with every employee to plan for next steps. If you know someone that is hiring please contact [email protected]. Our email is on the bottom of every receipt, and we love to hear from you.

Kari and Kenny

Local site Store Reporter was the first to report news of the imminent closure.

“This has become a staple for the community, the seniors, the little kids, the nannies, the high schoolers,” said Monika Walters, who works upstairs at Bethesda Pediatrics.

In a statement, an Edens spokeswoman said that while the group is “disappointed that McDonald’s has chosen to close at Cabin John Village, our team remains committed to providing a wide selection of dining options and opportunities for the neighborhood to engage in family events and activities.”

The store is expected to close at the end of December.

Some customers who visit the McDonald’s often were surprised to learn the store is closing.

Sharon said she’s lived in the neighborhood for 37 years, and stopped in Friday because she was “being sentimental, because my kids used to like McDonald’s.”

Joanie visits the McDonald’s several days each week on her way home from volunteering.

“I see the same people in the same seats all the time,” she said. “So we’ve all got our little booth.”

Several customers suspected restaurants and shops that have been at Cabin John Village for a long time are being driven away in favor of new ones. Walters said the area has seen a significant amount of change.

“It’s sad, because a lot of these fancy places are taking over sort of the local places,” Walters said.

Sheerin, meanwhile, grew up in Potomac and recalled visiting the McDonald’s with her mom for $1 ice cream cones.

“It’s something that everybody enjoys, all ages, families, workers,” she said. “It’s not just any other ordinary fast food place.”

Apricot Lane Boutique has signed a lease to move into a new retail space at Cabin John Village in Potomac, according to a report.

Mark Hand, Patch Staff

POTOMAC, MD — Apricot Lane Boutique has signed a lease to move into a new retail space at Cabin John Village in Potomac, according to a report.

The women's apparel boutique is expected to open later this year and will be located across from ReWild, Robert Dyer@ Bethesda Row reported Saturday.

Cabin John Village has been undergoing major renovations since 2016 when it was acquired by D.C.-based real estate owner and developer Edens. Other recent and planned business openings in the shopping center include Chopt, Capo Deli and The Scoop.

Apricot Lane Boutique will be located at 7951 Tuckerman Lane, Suite C in Potomac. The chain's other locations in Maryland include boutiques in Columbia, Cockeysville and Bel Air. Its other D.C. area location is at One Loudoun in Ashburn.

Each Apricot Lane boutique is locally owned, and all the styles are hand-picked by the owner. "You’ll see today’s most sought after styles and must-have pieces. Every item carefully curated with the local fashionista in mind!" Apricot Lane Boutique says on its website.

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"We have the newest styles, which you'll love. We bring them in with very limited quantities, so you can be sure that you won't see every other woman in town wearing the same clothes as you," the company said.

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By Emily Venezky

A Montgomery County resident has a confirmed case of measles and has possibly exposed area residents, according to Maryland health officials.

Anyone who visited the Cabin John Ice Rink in Bethesda on Wednesday, May 24, between 6 and 9 p.m. may have been exposed to measles, the state said.

Additionally, officials say the resident with measles may have exposed anyone who visited a professional office building located at 16220 Frederick Rd. in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, May 30 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through coughing and sneezing, according to the CDC website. Measles can also live in the air for up to two hours after an infected person has left.

Maryland health officials urge people, especially those not vaccinated against measles, that were at either of those locations during the possible exposure hours to monitor themselves for any symptoms of measles.

Typical early symptoms include fever, runny nose, coughing and red, watery eyes, according to health officials. After early symptoms a red rash can appear on the face and spread to the rest of the body. For more information about when symptoms appear after contracting measles and the possible health complications, visit the Maryland Department of Health’s website.

The last reported measles outbreak in Maryland was in 2019, when five confirmed cases were reported in the Baltimore-area.

Measles outbreaks are rare because of the MMR vaccine, but the CDC says that “if one person has it, up to 90% of the people close to that person who are not immune will also become infected.”

Maryland health officials say that anyone concerned about being exposed to measles should call their doctor for instructions before an evaluation. They can also call Montgomery County Health and Human Services’ Disease Control Office at 240-777-1755 to assess their risk of contracting measles.

As part of Maryland Matters’ content sharing agreement with WTOP, we feature this article from Emily Venezky. Click here for the WTOP News website.