Solaire Social food hall opening Friday in Silver Spring

It's now clear which of the two food halls in downtown Silver Spring will open first. Solaire Social, in the ground floor of the Solaire 8200 Dixon apartment building at 8200 Dixon Avenue, will officially open this Friday, May 17, 2024. The 13,000-square-foot food hall includes a 40-seat bar, and entertainment stage, and eight food stalls curated by chef and restaurateur Akhtar Nawab of Hospitality HQ.

The launch tenants are Manna Sushi, ShugaxIce, Fire Pit Brazilian Barbecue, Just Chicken, Pau & Sophia's Thai Kitchen, Kati Roll Wala, Soko Butcher & Deli, Soko Oyster, and Kabab-2-Go. "Eat. Drink. Be Social." is the motto behind the food hall's concept, and reflects developer Washington Property Company's vision of turning a formerly-industrial area into a community destination for dining and entertainment.

Photos by Robert Dyer (top), Scott Suchman

Silver Spring construction update: Solaire 8200 Dixon apartments (Photos)

The new titleholder for tallest building in downtown Silver Spring is being delivered by Washington Property Company at 8200 Dixon Avenue. Solaire 8200 Dixon is just about completed on the outside; some units inside are still being completed, and the curved-facade food hall on the ground level is expected to debut early next year. The finished product actually looks better than the renderings, and along with the 26-story height, the fact that it's not jammed amidst other high-rises on all sides helps the design to stand out even more.

According to the website, building tours and some apartment units are now available. However, some renters have reported online that - depending on their unit - their move-in has been delayed from late August to September or October. Those future residents are reportedly receiving hotel and storage accommodations until their unit is ready, if they had already signed a lease with an August move-in expectation. At the same time, the property's official website shows me unit B-11 - a 927 square-foot one-bedroom for $2495 a month - to be available, so it may a unit-by-unit issue.

Silver Spring's tallest building expecting first residents by late August

Construction at the Solaire 8200 Dixon apartment tower is in the home stretch, and an announcement from the property reflects that. The building's first residents are now expected to begin moving in by late August 2022. They'll be moving into the tallest building in Silver Spring, at 26 stories. Solaire 8200 Dixon is located at 8200 Dixon Avenue in downtown Silver Spring, and is the latest in the Solaire portfolio by Washington Property Company.

Construction in the home stretch at Silver Spring's new tallest building (Photos)

Let's take a look at the latest progress on what will be the tallest building in Silver Spring, the Solaire 8200 Dixon apartments. The 26-story building will include 403 apartments, and a ground-level food hall. Delivery of the project, which is being developed by the Washington Property Company, is anticipated for mid-2022. It appears to be roughly on-schedule to meet that target.

Solaire 8200 Dixon construction update in downtown Silver Spring (Photos)

The lights are on but nobody's home at the tallest building in Silver Spring. Washington Property Company's Solaire 8200 Dixon apartment tower has taken on a nearly-finished appearance from the outside, as fit-out of the 403 residential units inside is underway. The 26-story building will also feature a ground-level food hall, and a 27th level pool and fitness suite. Delivery is anticipated for mid-2022.

Solaire 8200 Dixon construction update (Photos)

Here's a look at the progress on the Solaire 8200 Dixon apartment tower on the former site of Progress Place in downtown Silver Spring's Ripley District. Washington Property Company is the developer. The 27-story building is now the tallest in Silver Spring, and will also house a food hall. Delivery is expected for mid-2022.

Silver Spring construction update: Solaire 8200 Dixon (Video+Photos)

Washington Property Company's latest apartment project is the Solaire 8200 Dixon, rising on the former site of Progress Place. When completed, it will be the tallest building in downtown Silver Spring at 26 stories. It will also include a 15000 square foot food hall at street level. It currently stands about 8 stories over the Ripley District.

Developer files for construction permits for Ripley II in Silver Spring

The Ripley District has been a hot spot in the most-recent phase of the redevelopment of downtown Silver Spring. It's about to heat up again. Washington Property Company has filed with Montgomery County for construction permits for its Ripley II project.

A 27-story apartment tower, it gained extra height from the County by promising a "niche" grocery store. Ripley II will be located at 8210 Dixon Avenue.

Rendering courtesy Washington Property Company