30% Off Complete Restaurant Bill in Bethesda Area

Not just YOUR dinner - but your whole group's! Includes drinks!

GROUPON - Living Social - 2for's - WTSO....... The offers seem to roll in every day. Always a can't miss deal and a moments notice opportunity.

When I was "invited" to Village Vines - I was sceptical that this was just another program that would clog my inbox with daily offers that are 95% useless. Sure - they may be a good deal on dinner - but you can generally use only one coupon per table - or the coupon did not include drinks.

It is not my idea of "LivingSocial" if to use the coupon - I have to sit at the bar by myself.

This concept is different. It gives you 30% off your entire bill for your entire party. No fuss, no muss - just a hefty discount. I went to Indique Heights in Bethesda on Saturday and ran up a bill of $200 with my wife and group of friends before a late movie. The bill was promptly discounted to $120 - after the discount was applied.

I don't know about how others live - but eating and drinking for me is social. A 30% discount on the entire table is pretty sweet.

What is the catch? Well - you have to sign up - which takes about 5 minutes. You have to look at the current DEALS and see which restaurants are participating for the day you want to eat. Make a reservation through their system (Think Open Table) - and pay a $10 charge.

Did I say CHARGE? Yes I did. For me - paying $10 for the reservation was well worth the $60 discount.

You can also get credits for convincing others to join. They will credit your account $10 for each person or group that signs up on your recommendation. Certainly worth a try.

Go to Village Vines Website by clicking HERE!

Bethesda Restaurant Week EXTENDED!

Bethesda-Chevy Chase Restaurant Week Has Been Extended!

January 31 - February 6

Many area restaurants are extending their restaurant week promotions with two and three-course lunch for $12 or $15 and dinner for $25 - $30.
Please see restaurant Web sites for complete menus and reservations.

Alfio's La Trattoria 4515 Willard Ave, Chevy Chase (301) 657-9133
American Tap Room 7278 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda (301) 656-1366
Bistro Lazeez 8009 Norfolk Ave., Bethesda (301) 652-8222
Brasserie Monte Carlo 7929 Norfolk Ave., Bethesda (301) 656-9225
Cesco Trattoria 4871 Cordell Ave., Bethesda (301) 654-8333
Divino Lounge 7345-B Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda (240) 497-0300
Food, Wine & Co. 7272 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda (301) 652-8008
Geppetto 10257 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda (301) 493-9230
Grapeseed 4865 Cordell Ave., Bethesda (301) 986-9592
Guardado's Restaurant 4918 Del Ray Ave., Bethesda (301) 986-4920
La Ferme 7101 Brookville Rd., Chevy Chase (301) 986-5255
Lebanese Taverna 7141 Arlington Rd., Bethesda (301) 951-8681
Le Vieux Logis 7925 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda (301) 652-6816
Louisiana Kitchen 4907 Cordell Ave., Bethesda (301) 652-6945
Oakville Grill 10257 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda (301) 897-9100
Old Angler's Inn 10801 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac (301) 365-2425
Passage to India 4931Cordell Ave., Bethesda (301) 656-3373
Persimmon Restaurant 7003 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda (301) 654-9860
Redwood Restaurant 7121 Bethesda Ln., Bethesda (301) 656-5515
Tragara Ristorante 4935 Cordell Ave., Bethesda (301) 951-4935

FAIRMONT PLAZA - Come See Me! #613

Fairmont Plaza Brunch!

Stop in to say hello on Sunday 2/6.

I am holding open Unit #613

I will be serving Coffee and Bagels Too!

I will be open from 10am to 2pm

Coffee and Bagels are First Come First Serve!

Hope to see everyone on Sunday!

Fairmont Plaza is the sister building to Crescent Plaza. Both were built and developed by Nate Landow. I have a lovely 668 square foot Balcony unit in this building for $319,900.

If you have been looking for a balcony unit - or a little larger 1BR space - come see me for a cup of coffee and a tour!

NEW LISTING! Crescent Plaza #317

Come and Get It!

It won't last - so you guys get first crack at it!

Large, Corner, 1BR with large private balcony facing Woodmont.

714 Sq. Feet - FABULOUS!

I can only keep is secret for a short time. Call me today for a preview ! 703-216-9100

Under Contract - Crescent Plaza - #712

Under Contract!

The market is still strong for units at Crescent Plaza. We still have one of the more attractive "Downtown" properties, especially at the sub-$400K price point.

The buildings patience with my constant open houses on the weekends is paying dividends. I have been keeping a list of folks with interest in the building and have been successful in soliciting these buyers to return.

The larger one bedroom units tend to sell quickly as do those with a balcony. We have been able to get premium prices for these units as well. The smaller one bedroom units are still finding buyers - but the time on the market tends to be up to 90 days.

Call me today if you are planning to sell this Spring. I am happy to speak with you confidentially as to what your unit may be worth!

SOLD - FULL PRICE - $384,900 #916

SOLD!

It is nice to report that I sold unit #916 for full price in less than a week!

I thank the owners of Crescent Plaza for their continued faith in my ability to turn prices around in the building. I am happy to report I think we have hit bottom in the downtown market. Look for a slow increase in sales prices from this point forward.

I have been keeping a list of visitors to Crescent Plaza open houses for the past year. Every time a new unit comes available - I make sure an invite is extended to those that have been searching. It has been a very productive strategy.

Keep your eyes and ears open - as I will have a large 1BR unit with balcony coming available soon. Anyone in the building that wants to preview before it comes on the market - let me know. I will also reduce my commission on the sale - so the buyer and seller get a better deal.

Call me today for details!

Bethesda Arts Festival - THIS WEEKEND!

This Saturday and Sunday!

The outdoor event is held rain or shine on Bethesda Row located on Woodmont and Bethesda Avenues, Elm Street and Bethesda Lane, east of Arlington Road. The festival is in easy walking distance from the Bethesda Metro station and 15 minutes from downtown Metrorail stops. Numerous free parking garages (49 and 57) are conveniently located around the site. Click here for directions or more information, or you can join our mailing list to receive event updates.

About Each October, the streets of Bethesda Row are transformed into an outdoor art gallery of spectacular fine arts and crafts. More than 200,000 people have enjoyed the Bethesda Row Arts Festival in the heart of Bethesda’s designated Arts & Entertainment District since it began in 1997. This year many of the world's finest arts and crafts will be presented.

The Festival, underwritten by Federal Realty Investment Trust, features the work of 180 leading artists and crafters from the Mid-Atlantic and around the country. On display will be the finest in: ceramics, drawings, fabrics, glass, graphics, jewelry, metalwork, paintings, pastels, photography, printmaking, sculpture, wood and mixed media.

The Festival has been recognized as one of the top 200 fine art shows in the United States by Sunshine Artist magazine, and the event will benefit the NIH Children's Charities.