Kelly Mintzer

Kelly Mintzer

Staff Writer

Kelly Mintzer is a freelance writer in the greater Philadelphia area. She's been delighted to write about the Philly and DC restaurant scenes for What Now Media since 2023. Additionally, she writes about genre media for Morbidly Beautiful and co-hosts the Guilty Pleasures and No Notes podcasts. Kelly has been writing across mediums since graduating from Moravian College with a degree in English in 2008. She has covered everything from listicles to how-to articles, to movie reviews, to op-eds, to interviews about up-and-coming restaurants.

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Retail

The women’s boutique will be joining the Poplar & Payne marketplace, set to open this fall.…

By Kelly MintzerJuly 19, 2026
Restaurants

The bakery has filed papers to occupy a new kitchen space.…

By Kelly MintzerJuly 19, 2026
Retail

The shop has a certificate of occupancy currently under review.…

By Kelly MintzerJuly 19, 2026
Retail

Spirit Halloween is coming soon to a Giacosa Pl storefront.…

By Kelly MintzerJuly 19, 2026
Restaurants

The chain’s Tysons Corner Center location will be its entry into the DMV dining scene.…

By Kelly MintzerJuly 19, 2026
Restaurants

The restaurant is taking over the space previously occupied by Ted’s Montana Grill.…

By Kelly MintzerJuly 19, 2026
Restaurants

The fun and welcoming new concept will be greeting customers before the summer’s out.…

By Kelly MintzerJuly 19, 2026
Restaurants

The popular coffee concept has filed papers to open in the former Simmons Bank storefront.…

By Kelly MintzerJuly 19, 2026
Restaurants

Wonder will be opening in the Sully Plaza shopping center next spring.…

By Kelly MintzerJuly 18, 2026
Retail

The home improvement giant will be a part of the Gordon Plaza revitalization.…

By Kelly MintzerJuly 18, 2026
Retail

The grocery store is bringing its beloved organic stock to the Frederick Brickworks in the next few years.…

By Kelly MintzerJuly 18, 2026
Restaurants

The restaurant will be opening as part of the upcoming Frederick Brickworks.…

By Kelly MintzerJuly 18, 2026
Restaurants

The popular Arlington concept will be serving DC diners in the not-too-distant future.…

By Kelly MintzerJuly 17, 2026
Restaurants

The Brazilian steakhouse will be opening in Howard County next year.…

By Kelly MintzerJuly 16, 2026
Restaurants

The concept will be bringing an elevated new nightlife experience to Chantilly.…

By Kelly MintzerJuly 16, 2026
Retail

The store will be bringing its range of South Asian shopping staples and freshly baked treats to Montgomery County later…

By Kelly MintzerJuly 16, 2026
Restaurants

The new concept from Mowbray Rowand will be opening later this year.…

By Kelly MintzerJuly 15, 2026
Retail

The book giant is opening in Lutherville Station later this year or early next.…

By Kelly MintzerJuly 12, 2026
Retail

The popular chain has been intensifying its DMV presence.…

By Kelly MintzerJuly 12, 2026
Retail

The new concept will be bringing a Finnish sauna experience to the area.…

By Kelly MintzerJuly 12, 2026

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