New Shops and Eateries Coming to Fairfax Corner

Peterson Companies' 36,000-square-foot retail building is now fully leased.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Fairfax Corner, a mixed-use lifestyle center in Fairfax, Virginia, is expanding with the addition of several new boutiques and restaurants. Peterson Companies, the developer and manager of Fairfax Corner, has announced the full lease-up of its new 36,000-square-foot retail building, which will house tenants such as Brighton, Cafesano, Chateau, Nando's, and Becky's Boutique.

Why it matters

The new tenants at Fairfax Corner will provide more shopping, dining, and entertainment options for the local community, further enhancing the center's position as a vibrant destination. The expansion also reflects the ongoing evolution and revitalization of the Fairfax Corner development.

The details

The final 1,552-square-foot space in the new retail building has been leased to Brighton, which joins previously opened tenants Apple, Arhaus, J.McLaughlin, and Sweetgreen. In addition to Brighton, four more tenants have signed leases: Cafesano Italian & Mediterranean Bistro, Chateau, Nando's PERi-PERi, and Becky's Boutique. Cafesano will occupy 5,202 square feet, Chateau will take 3,029 square feet, Nando's will occupy 3,450 square feet, and Becky's Boutique will move into a 1,060-square-foot space.

  • The new tenants are expected to open throughout 2026 and early 2027.
  • Becky's Boutique is expected to open in February 2026.
  • Ruthie's All Day, a previously announced tenant, is confirmed to open in March 2026.

The players

Peterson Companies

One of the largest privately-owned real estate development companies in the Washington, D.C. region and the developers and managers of Fairfax Corner.

Fairfax Corner

A 300,000-square-foot mixed-use lifestyle center located in Fairfax, Virginia, featuring a curated mix of specialty retailers and restaurants.

Brighton

A brand known for its exquisitely crafted women's handbags, jewelry, and accessories.

Cafesano

An Italian & Mediterranean Bistro coming to Fairfax Corner, offering fresh, flavorful food inspired by the classic Mediterranean diet.

Becky's Boutique

A locally owned women's fashion retailer returning to Fairfax Corner after a successful pop-up location.

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What they’re saying

“We capitalized on a rare opportunity to remerchandise key areas of Fairfax Corner in a condensed timeline and are now seeing the efforts to refresh our mix come to life.”

— Kimli Cross, Senior Vice President of Leasing at Peterson Companies (Patch.com)

The takeaway

The expansion and addition of new boutiques, restaurants, and entertainment options at Fairfax Corner demonstrates the center's ongoing commitment to providing a vibrant and evolving mix of offerings for the local community.