Plans for Tatte Bakery & Cafe to open a location in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood are no longer moving forward.

After Tatte was listed as an upcoming tenant on leasing documents for Kentlands Market Square and employees at other area Tatte locations confirmed the plans, we have now learned that the bakery and café will not be opening in the former Buca di Beppo space at 112 Kentlands Blvd. According to sources familiar with the matter, the plans changed a few months ago.

Mattress Warehouse is still expected to occupy approximately half of the former Buca di Beppo building. Workers currently involved in construction at the site told us that a different bakery and café has signed on for the remaining space. We will share additional details once the new tenant is confirmed.

At the time, the Kentlands location would have marked Tatte’s fourth Montgomery County café. The company opened its first county location in downtown Bethesda in March 2021, followed by a second Bethesda location at Westbard in November 2024 and a Rockville location on Rockville Pike in January 2026.

Tatte has grown from a small Boston farmers market stand into a regional bakery and café brand with more than 40 locations throughout Greater Boston and the Washington metropolitan area. Its menu features pastries, breads, sandwiches, salads, shakshuka, specialty coffee, tea, and other café offerings.

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Oak Barrel & Vine is now open at Muddy Branch Square in Gaithersburg, with a special grand opening weekend planned for Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12, according to store employees (photos below).

The new boutique-style Montgomery County liquor store has officially welcomed customers following a four-month renovation of the former county liquor store at 866 Muddy Branch Road. The transformation follows an approximately $850,000 renovation project, for which the City of Gaithersburg issued a building permit earlier this year. Construction began after the previous store closed in mid-February.

Oak Barrel & Vine is Montgomery County’s evolving retail concept designed to modernize its liquor stores with a more upscale shopping experience. The updated stores feature a curated selection of beer, wine and spirits, with an increased focus on locally produced products. The redesigned layout also includes dedicated tasting areas and a more refined retail environment compared to traditional county-operated liquor stores.

When the store closed in February, signage indicated renovations would take approximately four months, with nearby county liquor stores in Darnestown, Walnut Hill, Gaithersburg Square and Fallsgrove serving customers during the closure. The store hit its anticipated reopening timeframe.

 

Montgomery Parks has announced the opening of Rock Spring Park, a new neighborhood park in Bethesda that was constructed by Erickson Senior Living and will now be managed and maintained by Montgomery Parks.

A public celebration marking the park’s opening will be held on Wednesday, June 24, from 10:30am to 11:30am at 10350 Fernwood Road. The event will include a speaking program followed by light refreshments.

“Rock Spring Park is a strong example of how the public and private sectors can collaborate to create meaningful new community gathering spaces,” said Montgomery Parks Director Miti Figueredo. “We are grateful to Erickson Senior Living for helping make this park possible and proud to welcome residents to a new place for play, connection and outdoor recreation.”

The park was built by Erickson Senior Living as part of the public benefit and open space requirements associated with the nearby Grandview Senior Living Community. Following completion, ownership of the park was transferred to Montgomery Parks.

Rock Spring Park features amenities designed for residents of all ages, including nature-based play equipment and playgrounds for children ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12. The park also includes outdoor fitness equipment designed for adults with a range of abilities, a multi-use plaza with ping-pong tables, walking paths, and bench swings.

According to Montgomery Parks, the new park is intended to expand access to outdoor recreation while providing a welcoming space for neighbors and visitors to gather, play, and connect.