Frank Pepe Pizzeria hosts soft opening at Montgomery Mall

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana was hosting an unannounced soft opening last night at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, ahead of next week's scheduled grand opening. The pizza parlor was giving away free pizzas. I wouldn't suggest driving a long distance - but would I suggest you stop by and see if they are selling, or even giving away, pizzas between now and the grand opening if you're already at the mall? Sì!

YUZU SUSHI AND ROBATA OPENING MONDAY IN BETHESDA (PHOTO)

Bethesda's newest Japanese restaurant, Yuzu, has announced its soft opening will be this coming Monday, April 29.

Chef Yoshihisa Ota has prepared a menu of sushi and robata for his new venture in the former Divino Lounge space at 7345-B Wisconsin Avenue.

AROMA ESPRESSO BAR SOFT OPENING AND GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY!

Aroma Espresso Bar is going to attempt a soft opening again this Thursday, February 7, from 6-9 PM, at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda.

The first 50 customers in line will receive an Aroma gift card, which can be redeemed at a future visit.

Aroma will officially open to the general public on Friday. But you, readers, are not just the "general public," - and, hence, should not have to wait until Friday - so I am passing along this information on the special Thursday opening to you.

4935 BAR AND KITCHEN SOFT OPENING PARTY TONIGHT

The hottest party in town tonight will be the soft opening at 4935 Bar and Kitchen, in the former Tragara space on Cordell Avenue in Bethesda.

DJ Groove will be spinning from 8:00 PM until 2:00 AM, there will be special cocktails to celebrate the occasion, and you'll get to sample the chef's menu before it officially opens.

Dress code of "Dress to impress" will be strictly enforced at tonight's event.