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Published February 28, 2024 at 2:30PM

Down the Line Sports Center's Fairfax location has five indoor pickleball courts (courtesy Fairfax City Economic Development)

Professional pickleball players, local officials and community members are expected to turn out in abundance for the upcoming grand opening of Down the Line Sports Center in Fairfax City.

After a soft opening in early February, the indoor pickleball facility at Courthouse Plaza (10390 Willard Way) will officially introduce itself to the city tomorrow (Thursday). The event will kick off at 5 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting, followed by a meet-and-greet with six pro athletes visiting from around the country.

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Pakistani clothing store Khaadi to open at Tysons Corner Center this week

By Angela Woolsey

Published February 21, 2024 at 10:15AM | Updated February 22, 2024 at 2:28AM

The Pakistani clothing store Khaadi will open at Tysons Corner Center on Feb. 24 (courtesy Khaadi)

(Updated at 2:30 a.m. on 2/22/2024) A Pakistani fashion company will soon leave its first footprint in the U.S. with the unveiling of a new Tysons store.

Khaadi is set to launch a 5,500-square-foot “Experience Store” at Tysons Corner Center this Saturday, Feb. 24, a company spokesperson confirmed to FFXnow. The retail outlet will be located on the mall’s second floor near Barnes & Noble.

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Children’s clothing store to open this spring at the Mosaic District

By Angela Woolsey

Published February 15, 2024 at 10:30AM

The Beaufort Bonnet Company, which sells children's clothes and accessories like baby swaddles, will open soon in the Mosaic District (courtesy The Beaufort Bonnet Company)

Merrifield will welcome a new kids’ clothing store next month, just in time for parents to update their little ones’ wardrobes for the spring.

The Beaufort Bonnet Company will open its first retail store in the D.C. area on March 2 at 2920 District Avenue, Suite 143, in the Mosaic District.

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New treatment center for eating disorders opens in Tysons

By Angela Woolsey

Published February 13, 2024 at 11:00AM

Monte Nido, an eating disorder treatment provider, is now open in Tysons (courtesy Monte Nido & Affiliates)

A health provider that specializes in treating eating disorders has expanded into Tysons.

Monte Nido announced yesterday that it has launched a day treatment program for adolescents in Tysons. Located near The Boro at 8180 Greensboro Drive, the center is initially serving youth aged 11 to 17, but it plans to add services for adults “soon,” according to a press release.

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Post-pregnancy retreat for new parents launches in Tysons hotel

By Angela Woolsey

Published February 8, 2024 at 11:00AM | Updated February 9, 2024 at 6:02PM

The postpartum retreat Sanu operatees in The Watermark Hotel in Tysons (courtesy Sanu)

(Updated at 6 p.m. on 2/9/2024) A former staffer for state Sen. Barbara Favola has ushered a new postpartum care center into the world.

Sanu Postnatal Retreat launched on Jan. 31 at The Watermark Hotel (1825 Capital One Drive South) in Tysons, offering stays ranging from three to seven or more nights to new parents in the post-hospital period of recovery from a pregnancy.

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Botox and medical spa to fill space at Chesterbrook Shopping Center this summer

By Angela Woolsey

Published February 5, 2024 at 1:30PM | Updated February 7, 2024 at 10:31AM

A "self-care" provider, newly identified as SkinSpirit, is coming to Chesterbrook Shopping Center in McLean (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

(Updated at 10:30 a.m. on 2/7/2024) Chesterbrook Shopping Center is bringing in a pair of beauty services retailers to complement its ongoing exterior makeover.

This summer, the McLean shopping center will welcome the first Virginia location of SkinSpirit, the nation’s “leading provider of Botox and filler,” property owner Federal Realty announced last week.

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Infared sauna studio eyes West Falls Church for first Virginia location

By Angela Woolsey

Published February 2, 2024 at 9:30AM

Perspire Sauna Studio is expanding to Virginia with three franchises planned in Fairfax County (courtesy Perspire Sauna Studio)

An expanding chain of sauna studios is targeting West Falls Church for its introduction to Virginia.

Local entrepreneurs Michael Sobhi and Michael Baffa will open three Perspire Sauna Studio franchises in Fairfax County under a recently signed agreement with the California-based company, which offers infrared sauna and red-light therapy services.

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Idylwood Plaza adds nail and yoga salon, has two restaurants on the way

By Angela Woolsey

Published February 1, 2024 at 3:30PM | Updated February 6, 2024 at 8:29PM

Miyu Beauty and Wellbeing, a nail salon that also offers yoga and pilates classes, is opening at Idylwood Plaza (courtesy Federal Realty)

(Updated at 8:30 p.m. on 2/6/2024) Idylwood Plaza is shaking up its retail mix to start 2024.

The shopping center on Leesburg Pike in Idylwood will usher in its newest tenant, MIYU Beauty & Wellbeing, with a grand opening celebration at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow (Friday). Falls Church City Vice Mayor Letty Hardi and Councilmember Marybeth Connelly are expected to attend.

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Medical therapy spa Dripbar now open on Baron Cameron Avenue in Reston

By Fatimah Waseem

Published February 1, 2024 at 2:30PM

DRIPBaR officially opened its doors on Jan. 10 (Photo courtesy DRIPBaR).

Another intravenous hydration clinic has opened its doors in Reston.

The Dripbar opened earlier this month on Jan. 10 at 11790 Baron Cameron Ave in Unit D.

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NEW: Duck Donuts to open shop in Vienna

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 31, 2024 at 1:30PM

Duck Donuts sells prepared and made-to-order treats (courtesy Duck Donuts)

Duck Donuts is wading into the Town of Vienna.

A spokesperson for the North Carolina-based donut chain confirmed it will open a new franchise at 256 Maple Avenue East, filling a space vacated by T-Mobile. The shop will join Smoothie King, MetroEyes and Sweet Leaf Cafe in the retail building.