Wednesday, March 23, 2011

30% Off Complete Restaurant Bill in Bethesda Area

Not just YOUR dinner - but your whole group's! Includes drinks!

GROUPON - Living Social - 2for's - WTSO....... The offers seem to roll in every day. Always a can't miss deal and a moments notice opportunity.

When I was "invited" to Village Vines - I was sceptical that this was just another program that would clog my inbox with daily offers that are 95% useless.

Sure - they may be a good deal on dinner - but you can generally use only one coupon per table - or the coupon did not include drinks.

It is not my idea of "LivingSocial" if to use the coupon - I have to sit at the bar by myself.
This concept is different. It gives you 30% off your entire bill for your entire party. No fuss, no muss - just a hefty discount.

I went to Indique Heights in Bethesda on Saturday and ran up a bill of $200 with my wife and group of friends before a late movie. The bill was promptly discounted to $120 - after the discount was applied.

I don't know about how others live - but eating and drinking for me is social. A 30% discount on the entire table is pretty sweet.

What is the catch? Well - you have to sign up - which takes about 5 minutes. You have to look at the current DEALS and see which restaurants are participating for the day you want to eat. Make a reservation through their system (Think Open Table) - and pay a $10 charge.

Did I say CHARGE? Yes I did. For me - paying $10 for the reservation was well worth the $60 discount.

You can also get credits for convincing others to join. They will credit your account $10 for each person or group that signs up on your recommendation. Certainly worth a try.

Go to Village Vines Website by clicking HERE!

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Bethesda Restaurant Week EXTENDED!

Bethesda-Chevy Chase Restaurant Week Has Been Extended!


January 31 - February 6


Many area restaurants are extending their restaurant week promotions with two and three-course lunch for $12 or $15 and dinner for $25 - $30.
Please see restaurant Web sites for complete menus and reservations.

Alfio's La Trattoria 4515 Willard Ave, Chevy Chase (301) 657-9133
American Tap Room 7278 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda (301) 656-1366
Bistro Lazeez 8009 Norfolk Ave., Bethesda (301) 652-8222
Brasserie Monte Carlo 7929 Norfolk Ave., Bethesda (301) 656-9225
Cesco Trattoria 4871 Cordell Ave., Bethesda (301) 654-8333
Divino Lounge 7345-B Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda (240) 497-0300
Food, Wine & Co. 7272 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda (301) 652-8008
Geppetto 10257 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda (301) 493-9230
Grapeseed 4865 Cordell Ave., Bethesda (301) 986-9592
Guardado's Restaurant 4918 Del Ray Ave., Bethesda (301) 986-4920
La Ferme 7101 Brookville Rd., Chevy Chase (301) 986-5255
Lebanese Taverna 7141 Arlington Rd., Bethesda (301) 951-8681
Le Vieux Logis 7925 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda (301) 652-6816
Louisiana Kitchen 4907 Cordell Ave., Bethesda (301) 652-6945
Oakville Grill 10257 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda (301) 897-9100
Old Angler's Inn 10801 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac (301) 365-2425
Passage to India 4931Cordell Ave., Bethesda (301) 656-3373
Persimmon Restaurant 7003 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda (301) 654-9860
Redwood Restaurant 7121 Bethesda Ln., Bethesda (301) 656-5515
Tragara Ristorante 4935 Cordell Ave., Bethesda (301) 951-4935

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

COME FOR BRUNCH! Open 10-2pm #613


Fairmont Plaza Brunch!

Stop in to say hello on Sunday 2/6.

I am holding open Unit #613

I will be serving Coffee and Bagels Too!

I will be open from 10am to 2pm

Coffee and Bagels are First Come First Serve!

Hope to see everyone on Sunday!


Fairmont Plaza is the sister building to Crescent Plaza. Both were built and developed by Nate Landow. I have a lovely 668 square foot Balcony unit in this building for $319,900.

If you have been looking for a balcony unit - or a little larger 1BR space - come see me for a cup of coffee and a tour!

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

UPSCALE Condo's Next to Bethesda Row


For the past few years we have all been wondering what would be built on the county parking lot - known as lot 31 - adjacent to Bethesda Row. The Washington Post gave us an answer to this question in an article yesterday.

Monty Hoffman, owner of PN Hoffman and Doug Firstenberg owner of StonebridgeCarras spoke with Johnathan O'Connell of the Post to give them an overview of what is to come.

Latest word is that there will be 60 luxury condominiums above retail at street level. Prices of the condo units will range from $750,000 to $3,000,000. They are hoping that construction can begin next spring or summer. Much depends upon their ability to convince financial backers that the project is viable.

In addition - there would be over 40,000 square feet of ground level retail space and close to 1,300 underground parking spots. This will considerably increase the amount of parking that is there currently - and hopefully be enough to support the additional commercial and residential development.

The names of the projects will be "The Loft's" for StonebridgeCarras and "The Darcy" for PN Hoffman. "The Darcy" is named in honor of 19th century Bethesda store owner William E. Darcy.

Any concern about construction of this new project wreaking havoc in the resale market should now be allayed. The high end construction would be more likely to raise prices in our marketplace then depress them. For all condo owners in the area - congratulations! Your values will be going up.

I will continue to report on status of this project. Feel free to e-mail me at any time with questions. Click here for The Washington Post Article regarding construction!

Monday, September 20, 2010

Ready to Sell ? Call Today!


Summer is almost over, and inventory of units to sell in the Bethesda market is low. I have completed my last active transaction in the Bethesda market and am looking for the next unit here to market and sell.

Have you been considering selling your unit here? Do you have questions about what your unit may be worth? Do you need assistance in finding good and trustworthy contractors to make improvements in your unit?

I have the answers to all of your questions regarding the Bethesda Condo marketplace. With 5 transactions this past year, I am the number one agent in the Crescent Plaza condo - your neighbor on Woodmont. The buildings and market are almost identical. Why not let me sell yours?

Most of all - I can supply references from your former neighbors and unit owners here. Call me today for a list of satisfied customers.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Taste of Bethesda - October 2nd!


It is hard to believe a full year has gone by since the last Taste of Bethesda. What started as a smaller street festival has morphed into one of the best food festivals in the MD/VA/DC area.

Bring your appetite, your camera and your family to join the fun. One of the best places in Bethesda to people watch, you can eat drink and be merry at this years festivities.

Here is a list of the Taste of Bethesdsa Restaurants: SEE YOU THERE!

Angeethi
Bangkok Garden Restaurant
Bangkok One Thai Restaurant
Ben & Jerry's
BGR The Burger Joint
Bistro Provence
Blackfinn
Brasserie Monte Carlo
Bundles of Cookies
California Tortilla
Caribou
Chef Tony's
Cookies by Design
Daily Grill
Dehli Dhaba
Divino Lounge
Flanagan's Harp & Fiddle
Flaxella Café
Fresh Grill
Georgetown Cupcake
Giffords Ice Cream and Candy Co.
Haagen Dazs
Haandi Indian Cuisine
Hanaro Sushi
Hard Times Cafe
Honest Tea
Jaleo
Just Cakes
Lebanese Taverna
Louisiana Kitchen & Bayou Bar
M & N's Pizza
Mamma Lucia of Bethesda
Matuba Japanese Restaurant
Mia's Pizza
Morton's
Nest Café
Olazzo
Original Pancake House
OZ Restaurant & Wine Bar
Passage to India
Penang Malaysian Cuisine
Quartermaine
Ri Ra Irish Pub
Rock Bottom Brewery
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Saveur India
Shangrila
Smoothie King
Spring Mill Bread Company
The Barking Dog
Tommy Joe's Restaurant
Uncle Julio's Rio Grande Cafe
Union Jack's Bethesda
Yamas Mediterranean Grill
Zen Tara Tea