Redskins' Chris Thompson to appear at Quincy's in Bethesda tonight

Join Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson at Quincy's in downtown Bethesda tonight, September 8, for the NFL season opener of the Carolina Panthers vs. the Denver Broncos. Thompson will be signing autographs and posing for photos.

Watch the game on 19 giant HD televisions, and enjoy season opener specials. The game starts at 8:30 PM.

4920 Del Ray Avenue

(301) 718-2400

Redskins Store closes at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda (Photos)

Faster than a Darrell Green interception return for a touchdown, the Redskins Store has closed at Westfield Montgomery Mall. A burgundy band along the interior wall is the only clue that this was once a destination for Washington Redskins fans.

This is one of several perplexing closures at the mall recently. Sure, there have been disappointing seasons for the Skins too many years (although I remain a fan no matter how bad the record is any given year). But the team had an exciting season last year, has made some good additions for the upcoming season, and expectations are high. Not to mention that a poll of Native Americans recently sapped all the energy out of the New York-Dallas media conspiracy to strip the team of its name and history.

So, why would the Redskins Store close now? Bizarre. My only complaint was that the store was too small, and therefore couldn't carry the full spectrum of Redskins merchandise that is available.

REDSKINS AMBULANCE TURNS HEADS IN DOWNTOWN BETHESDA - PHOTO

EMERGENCY VEHICLE

CAME TO RESCUE OF

NFL FANS AT CADDIES

ON CORDELL

Another Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row Exclusive

Early last evening, a Redskins ambulance caused many a double-take on Cordell Avenue outside of Caddies on Cordell.

Among the special equipment aboard this "Special Operations Tailgating Unit" were large flatscreen TVs.

The vehicle was on hand for Ball Hogs Radio's NFL season kickoff party at Caddies.  No word if it was exempted from the new county Ambulance Fee...

WHERE TO WATCH REDSKINS VS. BEARS PRESEASON GAME IN BETHESDA TONIGHT

Go out tonight, or watch the Redskins game?  Dilemma solved!

Head to Union Jack's Bethesda, where you can watch RG III destroy the Chicago Bears on his way to the Super Bowl, tonight at 8:00.

Over 20 flatscreen TVs, plus giant projection screens and theater-quality sound.

Get there early, and enjoy tonight's dinner special:  All-you-can-eat Crab Legs!  For $19.95, you also get fresh corn-on-the-cob, roasted potatoes, and the chef's special Fiji Apple Slaw.

Will you be watching the game tonight?  Who are you picking to win?

Union Jack's, 4915 St. Elmo Avenue.  301-6-JACK-61.

MEET CHARLES WOODSON AT CORK 57 IN BETHESDA THURSDAY!

NFL PLAYMAKER TURNS WINEMAKER

Another Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row Exclusive!!!

You may know Charles Woodson best as an 8-time Pro Bowler in the NFL, most recently with the Green Bay Packers.

Thursday evening, April 26, you're going to meet an entirely different Charles Woodson at Cork 57 on Bethesda Avenue (the EuroMotorcars side).

Woodson will be in the house to share his other passion:  wine.  From his own label!

The cost to attend is $25, and includes a tasting.  That fee will be applied to your purchase of any Charles Woodson Twenty Four wine, and Charles will autograph the bottle(s) you purchase, and pose for a photo.

There will also be a raffle.  Charles will pick a winner every 15 minutes.

Wines include a 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, a 2008 Twenty Four by Charles Woodson Red Napa Valley, and his newest, a 2008 Cabernet.

RSVP to reserve signed bottles, if you wish.

The tasting will be 5-8 PM; Charles will be there from 6-7 PM.

A 24 wine might be a great gift for the Packers fan in your life.

Cork 57, 4910 Bethesda Avenue.  301-652-4910.