Patisserie Manuel, Godiva Chocolatier reopen at Westfield Montgomery Mall

Patisserie Manuel, a French bakery that also offers Chilean specialties, has reopened in the Dining Terrace food court at Westfield Montgomery Mall. Clear plastic shields have been installed at the counter as a coronavirus safety measure for staff and customers. Their hours are now Monday-Saturday, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Sundays, 12:00-6:00 PM. Also reopening at the mall is Godiva Chocolatier.

Signs of new tenants at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

There's now physical evidence of two new tenants I've told you about previously at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. Just in time for holiday gift-giving, Bliss in a Bottle's kiosk is now being set up. They will sell chocolate-covered wine bottles.

In the Dining Terrace, the sign is up for Patisserie Manuel. To drive home the French bakery theme, they even have a large photo of Paris on the wall. But they will also offer Chilean pastries, as well, for a more unique twist.

Patisserie Manuel opening at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Patisserie Manuel is expanding to Bethesda. L’Academie de Cuisine graduate Claudia Olea started the bakery in the Aspen Hill area, and this year moved to 8810 Brookeville Road. Named for her father, Patisserie Manuel will soon open a new location in the Dining Terrace at Westfield Montgomery Mall, by McDonald's.

Patisserie Manuel offers the standard French-style pastries you would expect to find at an upscale bakery. What sets it apart is the special Chilean pastries you will also find on the menu. And why settle for a Tres Leches Cake when you can order the Four Leches Cake at Patisserie Manuel?