NEW RETAIL SPACE UNVEILED AT BETHESDA ROW, AVAILABLE FOR LEASE (PHOTOS)

A new retail space has been constructed on Bethesda Lane near the entrance to the Upstairs at Bethesda Row apartments. Much like Roosters near Lebanese Taverna on Arlington Road, this was apparently a potential retail space that was activated by Federal Realty. It would be a good fit if your target demographic is the residents of Upstairs, as they will be passing your door each day.

PROMISED BETHESDA CRAB SHACK REMAINS VACANT, BACK ON MARKET FOR LEASE (PHOTOS)

Seemingly disappointing news for fans of steamed crabs: the 4940 St. Elmo Avenue space that promised a crab shack nearly 18 months ago is back up for lease again. Formerly home of Zelaya Shoes, the storefront had signs first touting Bethesda Crab Shack, and later, The Happy Crab. There was even a Fall 2013 opening date floated at one point. Now the space's future is up to one's imagination - unless you've got the bucks to lease this space and open a store or restaurant here. 

Even a crab shack. You'll have a larger target audience for a restaurant now, with the opening of the Bainbridge Bethesda luxury apartments (so close, you can see it in the background of the above photo). The space is for lease by AMR Commercial, LLC.

2 NEW WOODMONT TRIANGLE RETAIL SPACES UP FOR LEASE IN BETHESDA (PHOTOS)

 Two retail spaces are on the market in the Woodmont Triangle section of downtown Bethesda. A former salon/barbershop space at 7813 Old Georgetown Road, and the space currently occupied by Leahy Plumbing & Heating, Inc. at 4916 Cordell Avenue, had For Lease signs posted this weekend. Conley Management of Bethesda is the real estate firm for both properties.

FRAME STORE SPACE OFFICIALLY FOR LEASE ON BETHESDA AVENUE (PHOTOS)

Well, you might expect a store's space to be up for lease after it closes and moves out. But the For Lease sign answers one lingering question, by confirming that there is no tenant already on the way in at 4835 Bethesda Avenue.

You may recall that ShopHouse was already on the way into the City Lights of China space across the street, even as the latter was moving out last year.

This means that hopes of getting something like Ted's Bulletin or Shake Shack can officially be raised again in downtown Bethesda!

PICTURE FRAME SHOP PACKS UP AT BETHESDA ROW (PHOTOS)

As expected, the Picture Frame Shop packed up its inventory yesterday, as it moves out of its current 4835 Bethesda Avenue location. There has been some talk that the store owner may reopen the business at another address in the future. In the meantime, this is a prime retail/restaurant spot for lease at Bethesda Row.

PICTURE FRAME SHOP LEAVING BETHESDA ROW JULY 31 (PHOTOS)

The frame store on Bethesda Avenue is moving out of Bethesda Row, opening a prime spot for a new tenant on Bethesda Avenue. Picture Frame Shop isn't going out of business, though. The store will relocate in the area. In the remaining days at Bethesda Row, they are having a 50%-off sale on all merchandise.