Our Mom Eugenia Installs Signage at Westbard Square
The restaurant chain is preparing to open its first Maryland location in a standalone Bethesda building by fall 2026.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Dining Out
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Our Mom Eugenia has installed signage at its upcoming Westbard Square location in Bethesda. This site will serve as the fourth restaurant in the chain and its first outside of Northern Virginia.
Why it matters
The expansion brings the established Northern Virginia brand into the Bethesda dining market. The move into a standalone space at Westbard Square marks a significant step for the chain's regional growth.
Regency Centers secured a $1.7 million construction permit for the new standalone restaurant space. This expansion brings the company to a total of 4 locations after having operated 3 sites in Northern Virginia.
The players
Our Mom Eugenia
This restaurant chain was founded by Eugenia Markesini Hobson and specializes in traditional Greek cuisine.
Eugenia Markesini Hobson
She is the founder of the restaurant chain that opened its first location in 2016.
Regency Centers
This real estate company manages the Westbard Square development site in Bethesda.
The details
The restaurant, founded by Eugenia Markesini Hobson, currently maintains locations in Great Falls, the Mosaic District in Fairfax, and Shirlington in Arlington. The new Bethesda outpost will occupy a standalone building within the Westbard Square development.
Timeline
2016: The original restaurant opened in Great Falls.
Fall 2026: The planned opening date for the Bethesda location.
Culture Shift
The expansion reflects the broader trend of successful Northern Virginia dining brands crossing the Potomac to anchor new suburban mixed-use developments. It highlights how developers are increasingly prioritizing established local restaurants to attract residents to redeveloped retail squares.
Residents in Bethesda can expect a new dining option to join the Westbard Square retail mix by late 2026. The construction activity at the site indicates the project is moving forward, providing a fixed timeline for local dining enthusiasts to anticipate.
The takeaway
Future diners can look forward to a new Greek dining destination in the Bethesda area by late 2026. Local visitors should monitor the progress at the Westbard Square site as construction continues through the coming year.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The MoCo Show.
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