HECKMAN'S DELICATESSEN TO OPEN IN BETHESDA (PHOTOS)

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A second new delicatessen is coming to the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood of downtown Bethesda. Heckman's Delicatessen is opening in the former Maggie's space at 4914 Cordell Avenue.

As you can see in these photos, the interior has already gotten a makeover. Workers were busy Wednesday, as construction continues. A retro checkerboard tile floor is matched with a contemporary counter design.

Many residents have sought a "real" deli in downtown Bethesda, with everyone having their own definition of what that means. Others have their own favorites among the existing delis. Heckman's won't be the only one in town, but many have come and gone in recent years. Now Bethesda will have another contender in the market.

But Heckman's will have an equally-new competitor of its own just blocks away. Aria Beer Wine and Deli is currently under construction in the ground floor of the new Gallery Bethesda luxury apartment tower, located at 4800 Auburn Avenue. Heckman's also plans to sell alcohol in its deli. And Red Bull.

BROWN PAPER COVERS WINDOWS AT NOW-CLOSED MAGGIE'S IN BETHESDA (PHOTO)

The brown paper is up, meaning something else will be replacing the now-shuttered Maggie's on Cordell Avenue in the near future. Meanwhile, as I reported yesterday, the owner of Maggie's is seeking a new location to reopen the sports bar.

MAGGIE'S MAY REOPEN IN NEW LOCATION (PHOTO)

Maggie's, which just closed in downtown Bethesda, may not be finished yet. The owner is attempting to find a new location to reopen the sports bar, which has an almost-65-year-old history in the DC area.

MAGGIE'S PUTS THE TIKI IN TIKI BAR IN BETHESDA (PHOTOS)

Maggie's on Cordell Avenue has added more Tiki to its outdoor Tiki Bar. 

Compare today's Tiki Bar (bottom photo) with how it looked last September (top photo):

MAGGIE'S FINISHED OUTDOOR TIKI BAR (PHOTOS)

A while back, I posted the first photo of the new outdoor tiki bar at Maggie's on Cordell Avenue.

But now the bar is actually finished, and it's time to have a look at the final product.

It's not just a wood framework anymore!

The finishes tell you this isn't your
great grandfather's tiki bar

The brackets hold large flatscreen
TVs when the bar is open

By the way, Maggie's Tiki Bar is actually the second outdoor tiki bar to open this year in downtown Bethesda.  The first?  The tiki bar at Black's Bar and Kitchen on Woodmont Avenue.

FIRST GLIMPSE OF MAGGIE'S TIKI BAR! EXCLUSIVE PHOTO!

Downtown Bethesda is getting an outdoor Tiki Bar, and it's starting to take shape at Maggie's on Cordell Avenue.

Is it too soon to order a Mai Tai?

One of the positive trends in all of the change happening on Cordell, is the creation of great new outdoor dining spaces.  Freddy's Lobster's is already done and in use.  Maggie's and Brickside Food and Drink's are in progress, and very promising.

The Beachcomber.  Trader Vic's.  And now, Maggie's.

Scorpion Bowl, anyone?

MAGGIE'S OF BETHESDA OFFICIALLY OPENS ON CORDELL AVE. (PHOTO)

Maggie's of Bethesda

It's official:  Tenleytown favorite Maggie's is now open in downtown Bethesda.  Fans of former tenant Wing Hub need not worry - your favorite chicken wings are still on the Maggie's menu.

Last night, Maggie's celebrated its official grand opening.  In addition to wings, and the original Maggie's pizza recipe, other options I found interesting on the menu included The Original Dash (a crispy chicken sandwich with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise), and Maggie's "Signature Spuds," particularly the Garlic Parmesan and Lemon Pepper variations.

Maggie's is yet another newcomer with potential on Cordell, a street undergoing a major makeover aesthetically, and tenantwise.   And also quickly becoming the street with the most variety in cuisines in "Old Town" Bethesda.

Maggie's, 4914 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda.  301-907-9466.