4935 BAR AND KITCHEN GETS EXTERIOR FACELIFT (PHOTOS)

4935 Bar and Kitchen has already moved into the former Tragara space on Cordell Avenue.

But an exterior makeover is making the building more uniquely theirs.

CHRISTMAS VIDEO MESSAGE

Click here for a Christmas video message from Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row.

A new video each day of the 12 Days of Christmas, through January 6!

HECKUVARUSH - LAST DAY OF CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN BETHESDA GUIDE (PHOTOS)

Caught at the last hour without Christmas gifts?

Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row to the rescue!

Here are gifts available right here in Bethesda that are sure to make recipients' hearts grow 3 times in size - even the Grinch!

FOR HIM:

Mr. Beer

What more do you need to know?  This kit makes homemade beer in 14 days, and is available at Sears in Westfield Montgomery Mall.

FOR HER:

Starbucks Verissimo Coffee System

Get this money-saving home machine at - where else - Starbucks in Bethesda!

FOR KIDS:

North Pole Express train set

Available at Toys R Us, this nicely priced complete train set plays Christmas carols, and even hauls animated elves on 2 of its cars!

Check out these photos (Click to enlarge):

CREATIVE PARTIES LTD MAKES THE BIG MOVE IN DOWNTOWN BETHESDA (PHOTOS)

Creative Parties, LTD has officially made the big move from the little house on Woodmont Avenue into the Landow Building on St. Elmo Avenue.

Take note that CP is currently offering 75% off on Christmas items.

And that Valentine's Day items are currently appearing on some Bethesda area shelves!  While the Christmas trees are still up!

NEWS EXPRESS INSTALLS STOREFRONT SIGN, MAILBOXES (PHOTOS)

News Express, downtown Bethesda's newest convenience store and newsstand, has installed a permanent sign over its future Cordell Avenue storefront.

Another intriguing addition is the bank of post office boxes, which strongly hints that the functioning U.S. Post Office in the old News Express could be returning at the new location.

That would be good news for residents and businesses in the northern part of downtown Bethesda, who are not within easy walking distance of the nutty new post office location at 6900 Wisconsin Avenue.  Contrary to political and media assertions, the failings of 6900 and its lack of parking persist, and have absolutely not been resolved to the satisfaction of residents.