Easter Bunny returns to Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

The Easter Bunny is back at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. He arrived at the mall today, and will be holding court in the Center Court on Level 1 through Saturday, April 16, 2022. “We are very excited to welcome the Easter Bunny to Westfield Montgomery again this year,” Westfield Montgomery Mall's Senior General Manager Christi Swanson said.

You don't need a reservation for a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny, but reservations are encouraged. To make a reservation, click here. The Easter Bunny's hours are 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday - Saturday, and 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sundays.

Easter specials in Bethesda 2016

Unlike Thanksgiving and Christmas, there's no shortage of restaurants serving Easter Brunch, and in some cases, Easter Dinner in Bethesda. Here are just some of the options:

Del Frisco's Grille

For $51, go for a high-end Easter brunch at Del Frisco's Grille, featuring a 16 oz. prime rib and signature lemon cake jar for dessert.

11800 North Park Avenue

Pike & Rose

(301) 881-0308

Naples Ristorante

Dine at the one place you could actually run into the Easter Bunny himself - Westfield Montgomery Mall. At Naples Ristorante, you can be one of the first to try their new Spring dishes.

7101 Democracy Boulevard

301-365-8300 

Positano

One of the longest-operating restaurants in downtown Bethesda, Positano is open every day of the year, and doesn't charge you higher prices on holidays.

4948-4940 Fairmont Avenue

301-654-1717

Brio Tuscan Grille

20 Paseo Drive

1-240-221-2691

Black's Bar and Kitchen

Have Easter brunch at one of the top restaurants in Bethesda. $74 gets you brunch with unlimited champagne cocktails, raw bar and a special dessert buffet.

7750 Woodmont Avenue

301-652-5525

PassionFish

Enjoy one of the best brunches in Bethesda at a very reasonable price. A two-course brunch for $19, including Seafood Crepes, Fried Chicken & Waffles, Skinny Omelette, Smoked Great Lakes Whitefish Hash.

7187 Woodmont Avenue

301-358-6116

Happy Easter

from

Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row!

BETHESDA CENTRAL

FARM MARKET

ADVISORY REGARDING

PARKING AT

TODAY'S MARKET

Farmers Market Issues Statement After

County Government Expresses Concern for

Safety of Children at Bethesda ES

During Market Hours

Another Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row Exclusive!!!

The Bethesda Central Farm Market is OPEN today, Easter Sunday, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Bethesda ES on Arlington Road.

However, they have issued a parking advisory.

BCFM asks all those capable of walking a block to *please* park at the Bethesda Library on Arlington Road, or in the public garage in the first block of St. Elmo Avenue. All those who cannot/do not wish to walk are welcome to park in the Bethesda ES lot.

This announcement is in response to Montgomery County Government expressing concern for the safety of children, who are attending other activities at Bethesda ES on Sunday mornings. As reported here last week, the lot filled up last Sunday, and the variety of activities happening concurrently may have led to the jam.

However, one must ask, if the county knew children would be trying to get to other events at the school, why did they insist that BCFM move to Bethesda ES?

Secondly, while no one will force you to walk, the directives may well dissuade potential attendees.

Third, the idea of parking at the Bethesda Library is counterintuitive; many people's first reaction may be, "Do I have to pay? Will cars be towed?" Thanks to bad county council policy - hitting up citizens for cash to go to the library - the library lot has a very negative perception among the general public.

But apparently you can park there today.

Well, parking aside, here's what to expect at today's market:

First, Cowgirl Creamery and Virginia Diner Peanuts make their 2012 debuts at the market.

Farm-fresh eggs will be available, and you can talk to the farmer directly to find out exactly where your eggs came from, and the conditions under which they were produced. Another advantage of buying local!

And Vernon will have fresh fish for your Easter feast tonight!

Give credit to the market, vendors, and customers: it's been a rough week PR-wise - and remember, this move was not the market's idea; they were forced to do this by the county - but loyalties are intact.

Enjoy the market today, and have a great Easter and Passover!

BETHESDA

EASTER BRUNCH

GUIDE

All the Best Restaurants to Celebrate the

Holiday Weekend in Downtown Bethesda

Easter egg hunts. Candy. Honeybaked ham. Aside from religious services, did I forget something?

Easter brunch, of course! Maybe you forgot about it too, but fortunately you stopped by this blog just in time to find the best Easter brunches in Bethesda for 2012.

AMERICAN TAP ROOM 10 AM - 3 PM

7278 Woodmont Avenue, 301-656-1366

They haven't posted a menu as of this morning, but Chef Bobby Vickers is sure to have some creative surprises up his sleeve as always.

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REDWOOD Brunch 10 - 4, Dinner 5 - 10 PM

7121 Bethesda Lane, 301-656-5515, amanda@redwoodbethesda.com

Enjoy the fabulous setting of Bethesda Lane at either the Brunch buffet or a la carte Dinner.

Check if they still have a reservation.

Brunch will be $34 for adults, $15 for kids. Eggs benedict, custom-order omlettes, cornflake-crusted French toast, prime rib, glazed ham and house-made donut holes for dessert. Live jazz by George Oakley Trio.

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MON AMI GABI

7239 Woodmont Avenue, 301-654-1234

Easter in the City of Light - right here at Bethesda Row!

Mon Ami Gabi is pulling out all the stops. Classic Quiche Lorraine is joined by Vegetable Quiche and two crepes: shrimp and scallops, or creamy chicken and mushroom.

Not just french toast! Authentic *French* Toast! In vanilla or blueberry flavors.

For the adults, Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary bar and bubbly mimosas.

For the kids, a FREE take-home Easter basket of surprise treats!

To complete your Easter trip to France, stop by Le Pain Quotidien on Bethesda Lane, and pick up some of their Easter chocolates - imported directly from France! Can you find a Poisson d'Avril in there?

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LEBANESE TAVERNA

7141 Arlington Road, 301-951-8681

Maybe you'd rather set sail from the Riviera eastward in the Mediterranean, for a traditional Lebanese brunch. You can do that at Bethesda Row, too!

Lebanese Taverna, like Redwood, is offering a Brunch (11-4) and a dinner (4-9) Sunday. Brunch is $29.95 per person, dinner is a la carte.

Brunch will feature over 25 mezza plates. Kids get a small Easter basket with candy, stickers and other surprises.

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GUARDADO'S

4918 Del Ray Avenue, 301-986-4920

Prefer Spain? How about a traditional Spanish Easter brunch at Guardado's, one of the best-kept secrets in Bethesda.

Try the $15 Spanish Late Breakfast. What a bargain! Grilled Steak tapa with Corales sauce, Torrija, Fried Eggs and Guardado's special Home Fries.

Coffee or juice is included with each brunch entree. There are also salads, fresh ceviche, and tapas. Sides include the usual and the exotic (fried plantain).

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CESCO OSTERIA 11 AM - 10:30 PM

7401 Woodmont Avenue, 301-654-8333

They know how to celebrate holidays gastronomically in Italy! Cesco isn't portioning up the schedule; they're going large all day with an event they're calling Easter in Firenze. The cost is $40 for three selections from the prix fixe menu; $10 for the kids menu.

You could start with an octopus and shrimp salad, move on to the Lamb Rolatini or Involtini of veal, and bring things to a close with Tiramisu, Zuppa Inglese, Gelato ice cream, or Meringata from the Dessert menu.

Reserve your table today.

Happy Easter and Happy Passover to all!

And if you are celebrating Passover, call Mon Ami Gabi to ask about the Passover Dinner they're serving tonight at Bethesda Row.

FREE WINE TASTING

TODAY IN

BETHESDA

Plus FREE Cheese Samples and

25% Savings on Dozen Wine Bottles

Is it heresy to attend a wine tasting on National Beer Day? Not when it's FREE!

Visit Balducci's in Bethesda today between 12 and 5 PM to try dozens of wines and best-selling cheeses FREE!

Get pairing advice from experts for Easter and Passover meals. Find out what's new on Balducci's catering menu. And enjoy cooking demonstrations.

If you're really hardcore, take advantage of their today-only offer to Mix and Match any 12 or more wine bottles, and you'll get 25% off!

Balducci's, 10323 Old Georgetown Rd. (Wildwood Shopping Center), Bethesda. 301-564-3100.

EASTER BUNNY

COMING TO

BETHESDA

SATURDAY

The Easter Bunny will be making exclusive appearances at Westfield Montgomery Mall, starting this Saturday, March 24.

Mr. Bunny will be holding court near Macy's on the lower level to pose for photos from 11-2 and 3-5 and 7-9, Monday-Saturday, and 11-2 and 3-6 on Sundays through Saturday, April 7.

What does he do during the off hours? According to Westfield, his contract calls for "carrot breaks."