Demolition update: Vince & Dominic's/Home Depot Square in Bethesda (Photos)

The demolition of a large part of the strip mall behind Home Depot in Bethesda continues, including the former home of Vince & Dominic's Pizzeria. Supposedly, the razing of this section is going to create more room for parking for Home Depot customers. Businesses in the other section of the strip mall, including Five Guys, will remain open for business.

Demolition begins at Vince & Dominic's/Home Depot Square strip mall in Bethesda (Photos)

The Home Depot Square strip mall, which includes the vacant Vince & Dominic's pizzeria, has been fenced off for demolition. Demolition has begun on part of the structure. The strip mall is located on Auto Park Avenue near the Home Depot and Westfield Montgomery Mall.

Bethesda favorite Vince & Dominic's closed in 2014, after 31 years in business.

VINCE & DOMINIC'S PIZZA CLOSES IN BETHESDA (PHOTOS)

Shocking news from Auto Park Avenue in Bethesda - Vince & Dominic's Pizzeria has closed after 31 years in business. The restaurant closed yesterday, after Home Depot declined to renew its lease, according to the owners. It certainly didn't close because of a lack of popularity. Many people set on a pizza feast for dinner were in disbelief as they approached the shuttered pizzeria last evening. One family exiting Five Guys mentioned that they had originally come for pizza, but had gone into the burger restaurant upon finding Vince & Dominic's closed.

Known best for its giant slices of pizza, Vince & Dominic's is the latest Bethesda institution to get the boot from its longtime home, joining Ranger Surplus, Bruce Variety and Eastham's Servicenter in the 18 months alone.