New Seafood, Burger Chains Coming + Uniqlo At Mall: MD Business News

MARYLAND — The nation's leading fast-casual seafood restaurant has announced it will be opening five locations in Maryland; a locally sourced, organic cafe with four other Maryland locations will open its first DMV spot this year; and a farm offering eggs, fresh produce, locally raised meat, and more will is about to open for the season.

Plus, a Safeway grocery store is closing and will be replaced by an Asian/Chinese market, and a frozen custard and steakburger chain is planning to open its first Maryland locations.

Captain D's To Open 5 Fast-Casual Seafood Eateries To Open First MD Restaurants

Captain D's plans to open its first Maryland fast-casual locations, serving its signature batter-dipped fish, plus grilled items such as shrimp, tilapia and salmon, along with hushpuppies. It will open five sites in Prince George's County to start.

New Japanese Clothing Store Opening In Columbia Mall

Uniqlo, a Japanese clothing brand, will open in the former Williams Sonoma space at The Mall in Columbia. Uniqlo has two other Maryland stores in downtown Silver Spring and at Pike and Rose in Bethesda. It sells clothing for women, men and children in workout, casual or formal styles.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers To Open 5 Eateries In MD
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has announced plans to open five locations in Prince George's County, the first in Maryland.

Sunny Dreams Farm Offers Fresh Produce, Miniature Animals

Sunny Dreams Farm offers produce, flowers, miniature animal breeding of goats, sheep and pigs for 4-H and FFA projects or personal ownership, plus locally raised honey, pumpkins, mums and eggs, as well as crafts from local vendors. It will open its farm stand for the season April 1, but other items are available year-round.

Sprout To Open First DMV Store At Bethesda Row

Sprout features locally sourced, scratch-made foods. The organic cafe will open a 740-square foot space in Bethesda Row this year.

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