PROMISED BETHESDA CRAB SHACK REMAINS VACANT, BACK ON MARKET FOR LEASE (PHOTOS)

Seemingly disappointing news for fans of steamed crabs: the 4940 St. Elmo Avenue space that promised a crab shack nearly 18 months ago is back up for lease again. Formerly home of Zelaya Shoes, the storefront had signs first touting Bethesda Crab Shack, and later, The Happy Crab. There was even a Fall 2013 opening date floated at one point. Now the space's future is up to one's imagination - unless you've got the bucks to lease this space and open a store or restaurant here. 

Even a crab shack. You'll have a larger target audience for a restaurant now, with the opening of the Bainbridge Bethesda luxury apartments (so close, you can see it in the background of the above photo). The space is for lease by AMR Commercial, LLC.