What New Restaurant Would You Like To See?

Patch asks readers what they'd like to see at Westfield Annapolis mall.

There could be a new dining option this fall at Westfield Annapolis mall. If it were up to you, what restaurant would you like to see come to town? Wayne Tolx, general manager of Four Seasons Grille, told Patch the restaurant is considering opening a new location at the mall in October. County residents currently must travel to Gambrills for the opportunity to dine at Four Seasons Grille, which specializes in American and Mediterranean cuisines. However, it appears the deal isn't done yet. "We have not yet confirmed that the Four Seasons Grille is coming to the center yet, as we do not have a signed lease," wrote Christi Wallace, marketing director at Westfield Annapolis, in an email to Patch. Austin Grill closed its doors in December and …

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McCormick and Schmick's Closes at Westfield Annapolis

The upscale seafood restaurant closed several locations across the country days after the chain was purchased.

Just days after another major restaurant closed at Westfield Annapolis mall in Parole, McCormick and Schmick's Seafood Restaurant has shut down its local operations. Patch earlier reported that Austin Grill closed its doors the day after Christmas, one of two the regional chain closed in Maryland. McCormick and Schmick's was recently purchased by Houston-based Landry's Restaurants Inc., which also owns Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. and Claim Jumper, as well as several hotels and casinos, according to a story in the Los Angeles Times. Shortly after the sale was completed, the company began closing McCormick and Schmick's locations around the country, including Annapolis, according to a story in Nation's Restaurant News. Christi Wallace, marketing …

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Austin Grill Closes at Westfield Annapolis

The Tex-Mex restaurant closed during the holiday season at the Parole mall.

Austin Grill at Westfield Annapolis Mall recently closed, one of two restaurants the chain shuttered in Maryland. The sign on the outside of the Tex-Mex restaurant has been taken down and a notice on the front door informs would-be patrons of the closure. According to company's website, the Rockville location also was shut down. Gift cards purchased at either location can be used at their other locations in Silver Spring; Washington, DC; Springfield, VA, and Alexandria, VA. Christi Wallace, the mall's marketing director, said they are still working on signing a new tenant for the location. What restaurant, or type of restaurant, would you like to see fill the void?

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Gary Reich

1:56 pm on Thursday, January 5, 2012

Sounds like a good business opportunity. Why wait for someone else to do it--do it yourself. :-)   more ›

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