Patio seating set up at Bar Louie as new Wheaton Plaza wing starts to open to public (Photos)

The walkway through the new wing of Wheaton Plaza has opened to the public. While the main marquee signage is not up yet at the AMC Wheaton 9 Theatres cineplex, some wayfinding signs have been installed elsewhere at the structure to direct patrons.

Wayfinding signage
directing moviegoers to
the future AMC Wheaton 9
cineplex near Bar Louie

Most notable this weekend was the brand-new outdoor seating set up for patio dining at the new Bar Louie this week. There's even a nice fire pit outside. Have you signed up for a free meal at Bar Louie tomorrow (Tuesday, July 19) before it opens to the public? Spaces are limited.

If you've been waiting impatiently for the Wheaton renaissance, or are just a longtime fan of Wheaton Plaza, this is an exciting moment. While the public-private partnership is about to get underway on the new Lot 13 office and residential buildings at the Metro, here is the private sector at work nearby. Along with Olive Garden (which will be the only Olive Garden in Montgomery County), these three new businesses at the mall are sure to create a bustling new hub of activity in Wheaton.