Several New Innovative Restaurants and Retailers Will Join the North Bethesda Neighborhood
Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) announces that Bouboulina is scheduled to open on Friday, March 21 at 921 Meeting Street in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose neighborhood.
The full-service American grill influenced by Mediterranean cuisine is named for Bouboulina, a heroine of the Greek War of Independence who commanded her own fleet and private army and became the first woman in world naval history to become an admiral. The restaurant will feature a wood-fired grill, premium steak cuts, fresh seafood and house baked breads with Mediterranean influences that celebrate the founders’ heritage and roots.
Ted Xenohristos, Dimitri Moshovitis and Ike Grigoropoulos are behind Bouboulina, the team’s third restaurant at Pike & Rose, that joins a collection of popular and award-winning dining choices available in the neighborhood. Melina, which opened in 2021, is name after Dimitri’s daughter and is located on the street level of 909 Rose near the group’s first restaurant, French Mediterranean concept, Julii, which opened in 2018. The partners are also the co-founders of CAVA, the Mediterranean fast-casual concept, which is publicly held.
bartaco, coming soon to Pike & Rose, offers an upscale, yet relaxed dining experience inspired by the beach culture of Brazil, Uruguay and Southern California. The restaurant delivers a fresh take on upscale street food with a coastal vibe——tacos, rice bowls, poke, soups, salads, and desserts—as well as an extensive beverage menu with specialty cocktails made with fresh, juiced-to-order citrus. bartaco will be located on the corner of Grand Park and Rose Avenues, across the street from West Elm, providing the perfect spot for locals to escape and enjoy globally inspired tacos and bold flavors in a welcoming atmosphere.
Bouboulina and bartaco will become part of a curated mix of dining destinations and retailers in the Pike & Rose neighborhood, including Call Your Mother, Commonwealth Indian, Sports & Social, Privai spa + salon, Summer House Santa Monica, Roaming Rooster and opening soon, sweathouz (in mid-March) and Falafel Inc. (in April) and Mui (in May.)
“We are excited for the opening of Bouboulina and welcome the popular bartaco, as well as Mui, sweathouz and Falafel Inc.,” said, Stuart Biel, Senior Vice President, Federal. “Our fully-enhanced neighborhood is a popular destination for gourmands and patrons from Montgomery County and the greater community. We are thrilled to add these new experiences.”
About Pike & Rose, a Federal neighborhood:
Pike & Rose is a 24-acre, transit-oriented neighborhood including more than 50 tenants of thoughtfully merchandised retail space. The selection of restaurants (including Summer House Santa Monica, Fogo de Chao, &pizza, sweetgreen and Julii), retailers (including REI, Sephora, L.L.Bean and Sur La Table, Uniqlo), a state-of-the-art Porsche dealership, and unique entertainment offerings (iPic Theaters, Pinstripes and AMP by Strathmore) have created a one-of-a-kind retail environment. The neighborhood is fully enhanced by the offerings of 99 luxury condominiums and penthouses uniquely positioned above Canopy by Hilton, a 177-key boutique hotel; 765 luxury apartments; and a 17,000-square-foot rooftop farm.
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 from Washington, D.C. to Boston as well as Northern and Southern California. Founded in 1962, Federal Realty’s mission is to deliver long-term, sustainable growth through investing in communities where retail demand exceeds supply. Its expertise includes creating urban, mixed-use neighborhoods like Santana Row in San Jose, California, Pike & Rose in North Bethesda, Maryland and Assembly Row in Somerville, Massachusetts. These unique and vibrant environments that combine shopping, dining, living and working provide a destination experience valued by their respective communities. Federal Realty’s 102 properties include approximately 3,500 tenants, in 27 million commercial square feet, and approximately 3,100 residential units.
Federal Realty has increased its quarterly dividends to its shareholders for 57 consecutive years, the longest record in the REIT industry. Federal Realty is an S&P 500 index member and its shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbol FRT. For additional information about Federal Realty and its properties, visit www.federalrealty.com.
