Bethesda Bagels and Flower Child Also Opening in 2019
Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) announced today that Danish chain JOE & THE JUICEwill open a new juice bar and coffee concept at Bethesda’s Wildwood Shopping Center this summer. The 1,900 square-foot store will be located between Sanctuary Interior Design and Irresistibles. This follows on last week’s announcement that Bethesda Bagels, featuring handmade NY-style bagels, will open this summer. The 1,800 square-foot store will be located near CVS and solidcore and will be open from 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday and from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.
The addition of JOE & THE JUICE and Bethesda Bagels comes after recent upgrades at Wildwood. The shopping center has expanded by more than 4,000 square feet on the southside near Le Pain Quotidien (LPQ) where Flowerchild will open in early spring 2019. The southside also features a new common outdoor area with lounge chairs and an available 1,300-square-foot storefront. The shopping center offers 42 new parking spaces.
“Wildwood’s dining experience offers an expanded selection of handcrafted, fresh and convenient dining options that are complimentary to the existing celebrated merchants,” said Kari Glinski, Director of Asset Management at Federal Realty. “The combination of new tenants and our recent upgrades further creates a place where our cherished community is encouraged to gather, shop and dine.”
JOE & THE JUICE:
With locations at Bethesda Row on Woodmont Avenue and 1500 K Street in Washington, D.C., JOE & THE JUICE has more than 260 outlets across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The brand serves coffee, fresh & healthy juices, shakes, sandwiches, breakfast including its signature vegan Joegurt made with coconut yogurt.
“Since we opened our first store in Bethesda two years ago, our regular customers have asked us to come to Wildwood Shopping Center - and now we finally heard their call. We can’t wait to open up a flagship location with our new expanded menu that includes omelettes and other breakfast items in addition to freshly made juice, coffee and sandwiches” said Valdemar Halbye, JOE & THE JUICE. "
Bethesda Bagels
With locations in Bethesda Row, Dupont Circle, Navy Yard and Rosslyn, Bethesda Bagels offers classic egg sandwiches, smoked fish sandwiches and a variety of lunchtime sandwiches including homemade corned beef, fresh roasted turkey, homemade tuna, egg and chicken salad. Among the classic cream cheeses made in house, there are unique flavors such as honey raisin walnut and cracked pepper and caramelized onion. Bethesda Bagels offers more than 24 varieties of handmade bagels and flagels on a daily basis.
“Wildwood Shopping Center has been on our radar for years due to the proximity to schools, residents and businesses, in addition to the other attractions located within the shopping center,” said Danny Fleishman, President, Bethesda Bagels.
About Wildwood Shopping Center
Located in Bethesda, Maryland, Wildwood Shopping Center is anchored by premier gourmet grocer Balducci's and features an eclectic mix of local and national tenants with a boutique flavor. Tenants include South Moon Under, Bluemercury, CVS, Wildwood Kitchen by RW, Chop't, Red Orchard and Flowerchild (opening in 2019).
About Federal Realty
Federal Realty is a recognized leader in the ownership, operation and redevelopment of high-quality retail-based properties located primarily in major coastal markets. Founded in 1962, our mission is to deliver long-term, sustainable growth through investing in densely populated, affluent communities where retail demand exceeds supply. Federal Realty's 104 properties include over 2,900 tenants, in approximately 24 million square feet, and over 2,000 residential units. Federal Realty has paid quarterly dividends to its shareholders continuously since its founding in 1962, and has increased its dividend rate for 50 consecutive years, the longest record in the REIT industry. Federal Realty shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbol FRT. For additional information about Federal Realty and its properties, visit www.FederalRealty.com.
