Sticky Fingers bakery soft-opening starts January 23 by Takoma Park Metro station

Sticky Fingers bakery will begin holding soft-opening hours tomorrow, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 314 Carroll Street NW, in Washington, D.C. This is the former Soupergirl space, directly across the street from the Takoma Park Metro station. The latest venture from two-time Cupcake Wars winner Doron Petersan will offer all of your favorite Sticky Fingers baked goods, alongside plant-based ham and cheese croissants, spinach and feta Danishes, sandwiches, artisanal vegan cheese, and house-made charcuterie. Also available will be Soupergirl soups, and fresh-brewed coffee by Swing's Coffee of Alexandria.

"When I first moved to DC in 1995, I lived in and fell in love with Takoma Park," Petersan said in a statement this morning. "Ever since we opened our first shop in 2002, I’ve been looking for an opportunity to get back to the most welcoming community I’ve ever known. I am so excited to bring our sweets and eats to the Takoma and Takoma Park community, and have an opportunity to serve Shepherd Park, Silver Spring, Brightwood, and other neighborhoods in the area.  I feel like we’re coming home!"

Sticky Fingers aims to meet most dietary needs, including vegan and kosher pareve. There are gluten-free products, and the bakery will be a peanut- and shellfish-free facility. January will be a soft-opening month, with varying hours, and the bakery will be closed on Mondays. By February, Sticky Fingers Bakery will be open to the public from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Mondays - Fridays, and 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.

Photos by Deb Lindsey  

Lali Market, Fancy Cakes by Selam opening in Montgomery Hills; Milk & Honey now open

Leasing activity is heating up in Montgomery Hills this week. Milk & Honey has opened at 9326 Georgia Avenue, in the former Willie T's Seafood Shack space. The southern-inspired cuisine restaurant will soon be joined by two more new tenants. Lali Market and Fancy Cakes by Selam have leased adjacent spaces at the same retail strip. Currently located in Rockville, Fancy Cakes by Selam offers a variety of baked goods, but also specializes in custom cakes and cupcakes for birthdays, weddings, and other special events.

Red Ribbon Bakeshop opens in Wheaton

Red Ribbon Bakeshop has opened at 2501 University Boulevard West in the Georgia Crossing shopping center in Wheaton. The Filipino bakery chain was founded in 1979, and is now owned by the Jollibee Group, which has also opened a Jollibee fast food restaurant at the nearby Wheaton Plaza mall. It's interesting that in addition to the fresh bakery products, they have a variety of packaged baked goods available for purchase. Red Ribbon is a great addition to Wheaton in not only providing a new bakery in the neighborhood, but one with such unique cakes and pastries from the Phillipines, such as their famous top-selling Mango Supreme Cake.

Sneak peek: Red Ribbon Bakeshop in Wheaton (Photos)

After months of construction that seemed to slow down at times, Red Ribbon Bakeshop is finally in the home stretch at 2501 University Boulevard West in Wheaton. As you can see, the interior is essentially finished, and bakery cases, tables and chairs are in place. This will be the first Maryland location for the Jollibee-owned Filipino bakery chain. Red Ribbon Bakeshop is expected to open next month, according to Google.

Red Ribbon Bakeshop aiming for June opening in Wheaton

Red Ribbon Bakeshop hopes to open sometime in June at 2501 University Boulevard West in Wheaton, a spokesperson for the company said. It's an optimistic projection to be sure, based on the current status of the interior fit-out. Construction has been advancing very slowly over the last two months. The Filipino bakery chain is part of the same parent company as Jollibee, it turns out, perhaps explaining why both have chosen Wheaton. 

Update on Red Ribbon Bake Shop in Wheaton (Photos)

Construction is underway at the future site of Red Ribbon Bake Shop at 2501 University Boulevard West, in the Georgia Crossing shopping center. Permanent signage has been installed on the storefront. The bakery will be the second major Filipino business brand to choose Wheaton in recent years. Jollibee was the first at Westfield's Wheaton Plaza mall.

Red Ribbon Bakery to open in Wheaton

Filipino cuisine appears to be an enduring trend of recent times, as a second major chain from the Philippines is about to land in Wheaton. First there was the wonderful Jollibee that opened at Westfield's Wheaton Plaza mall. Now Red Ribbon Bakery has leased a space at the Georgia Crossing shopping center at 2501-2503 University Boulevard West, where University meets Georgia Avenue. 

Founded in the Philippines in 1979, Red Ribbon Bakery eventually expanded to the United States. Today, it has bakeries in California, Nevada, Washington, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Texas, and Illinois. Maryland is next with the Wheaton location. 

Specialties of Red Ribbon include their signature Mango Supreme Cake, topped with "the Philippines' best mangoes, considered to be the sweetest in the world. Other favorite desserts are the purple Ube Overload Cake, and the crunchy Yema Caramel Cake. They also have savory items like chicken empanadas. Another great addition to Wheaton!

Ooh La La Bakery opening in Wheaton

A new French bakery is coming soon to Wheaton. Ooh La La Bakery is taking over the vacant Cricket Wireless store at 2600 University Boulevard West. The bakery promises authentic French bread and pastries.

Passion Bakery Cafe opens in Silver Spring

Passion Bakery Cafe has opened in the Aspen Hill/Bel Pre area of Silver Spring, in the Plaza del Mercado shopping center. The owners, brothers Melvin and Huber Mendoza, are veterans of the Watergate Pastry shop in the elite Watergate in Washington, D.C. “The American Dream became a reality for the Mendoza family,” Melvin Mendoza said Tuesday. “We are proud to offer our loyal customers the finest pastries, cakes along with our exceptional service.”

The 1200 SF cafe is located near Advance Auto Parts and the Bel Pre Barber Shop. This is the third location for Passion Bakery Cafe in the area; the brothers have existing locations in Sandy Spring and Beltsville.