The customer parking for Woodmont Grill at 7715 Woodmont Avenue was cut in half yesterday. Half was fenced off, and the Wisconsin Avenue entrance to the lot was sealed. Woodmont Grill does not own or control their parking lot, so this was likely a closure related to the impending construction of the Marriott headquarters and hotel. The adjacent Bethesda Court Hotel was
closed last week for the same reason.
Woodmont Grill's lot recently made news in another Marriott-related kerfuffle, as patrons found themselves
suddenly being charged a parking fee. The parent company of Woodmont Grill did not have any say in that decision, either. Losing 50% of their parking is likely to have an impact on the restaurant, which is reputed to have the highest volume in sales of any dining establishment downtown.
They can kiss our butts. Highest grossing maybe but also highest rip off too. Their burger now is approaching $20.00. a casual dinner for two is now approaching $100.00. They should have moved when they had the chance. Marriott won't be a boon for their business it'll hurt them.
ReplyDeleteYeah Woodmont Grill is so pricy.
DeleteWhy didn't they just sell to Marriott? Tastee was willing to.
ReplyDeleteI am not convinced the change in the parking lot will have much effect. The county parking lot is across the street.
ReplyDeleteThat lot goes away during the business week hours once Marriott comes.
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ReplyDeleteTaste dinner would have been a tremendous loss if it was bought out. Went there for lunch today and it was packed and kids in a booth were playing songs on the juke box.
ReplyDeleteI would argue they missed a big opportunity to not only retire but to set up their family for years to come. That said, they aren't going anywhere.
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