NEW EXTERIOR DESIGN AT AROMA ESPRESSO BAR IN BETHESDA (PHOTOS)

Aroma Espresso Bar has freshened up its exterior patio area, with a new design concept. The transformation of Westfield Montgomery Mall's exterior is an interesting development. Previously, it has been a quintessential mall design (and there's nothing wrong with that, as I'm a big fan of American indoor mall architecture), with unique entrances for the anchor department stores. But newer additions such The Cheesecake Factory and Bobby's Burger Palace - not to mention the massive new Arclight Cinemas/dining terrace addition currently under construction - are bringing a greater variety of design themes, and branding, to the outdoor facades of the mall.

AROMA ESPRESSO BAR SOFT OPENING AND GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY!

Aroma Espresso Bar is going to attempt a soft opening again this Thursday, February 7, from 6-9 PM, at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda.

The first 50 customers in line will receive an Aroma gift card, which can be redeemed at a future visit.

Aroma will officially open to the general public on Friday. But you, readers, are not just the "general public," - and, hence, should not have to wait until Friday - so I am passing along this information on the special Thursday opening to you.