Bethesda Crab House reopens after renovations

I have received several messages from readers concerned after having seen the coverings over the front of the venerable Bethesda Crab House at 4958 Bethesda Avenue recently. The good news is that they have done some renovations, and as of yesterday, Bethesda Crab House has reopened for business on their normal schedule.

THE CRAB SHACK OPENING IN BETHESDA THIS FALL (PHOTOS)

A new restaurant called The Crab Shack will open in the former Zelaya Shoes storefront at 4940 St. Elmo Avenue this fall.

All the ownership is saying publicly, as of this morning, is that they'll be serving the "best crabs in town." That could be a shot across the bow of the Bethesda Crab House on Bethesda Avenue.

What I want to know is, will they be serving Maryland blue crabs? There is no substitute!

By the way, wasn't there a Crab Shack in downtown Bethesda some years ago? I'm almost positive there was.

WINE TASTING IN BETHESDA TONIGHT

You'd be surprised how many people visit Bethesda Avenue and don't realize there is a whole other world there on the other side of Arlington Road.

Find out tonight with a Lantana wine tasting at Cork 57, from 5-8 PM.

Wines you'll be sampling include David Hill's Pinot Gris (rated 93 by Wine Enthusiast) and Black Label Reserve 2008 (90).   Then move on to Columbia Valley's Kiona, Ferme de Gicon Rose, and Premio Falanghina.

Broaden your wine expertise tonight at Cork 57, and then check out other spots over there, like the popular patio at Nest Cafe, the Queen Bee Cafe and Bethesda Crab House.