Steamers property on the market for redevelopment in Bethesda (Photos)

The closure of Steamers ignited speculation about the future of that prime property at 4820 Auburn Avenue, in downtown Bethesda. Now the marketing of the property by Feldman Group and Marcus & Millichap leaves little more to discuss. Steamers isn't being positioned for lease by a new restaurant tenant. Instead, the 8,342 SF lot is now up for sale in its entirety.

The interesting question now is, will Tía Queta become the pink house in Friendship Heights, or cash out to join their plot with the Steamers land? There's no doubt Tía Queta's owners are in the catbird seat, and would likely have the new landowner of the Steamers site over a barrel to pay top dollar.

Combining the properties could allow a more substantial residential tower, but would deprive the Woodmont Triangle of a favorite restaurant on quiet Del Ray Avenue. Any new tower would be on the same block as Donohoe's successful Gallery Bethesda luxury apartments (4800 Auburn Avenue), and Donohoe's future twin tower to that 17-story building.

This will be interesting to follow.

LIMITED-TIME DRINK CREATING A BUZZ AT PUREE JUICE BAR IN BETHESDA (PHOTO)

Lisa Banusiewicz is typically working hard in the National Office & Industrial Group at Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Services, in downtown Bethesda. But she is also a loyal customer at Bethesda Row's Puree Juice Bar. So loyal, that Puree is offering a drink in her honor for a limited time.

Named after her Instagram handle OMGItsLisaB, it's officially called OMGIt'sLisaB(uzz). What's in it? 3 oz. coffee, 2 oz. date paste, cinnamon, vanilla bean powder, and 11 oz. almond "mylk."

Stop in and try it before it's gone. And don't forget to follow me on Instagram at @BethesdaRow!

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