New Tenants Announced For Darien Commons

DARIEN, CT — A number of businesses have already opened their doors at Darien Commons, and several others will soon follow suit.

Federal Realty Investment Trust this week announced that five new retailers have signed leases at the newly-completed development, with the majority of ground floor retail spaces now leased.

Overall, the development includes 75,000 square feet of new retail space along with 122 luxury apartments, which are 95 percent leased.

Newly Signed Tenants Coming to Darien Commons:

• Bareburger (2,474 square feet) - All-natural sustainable burgers, greens and more
• Cosmo’s Bagels & Café (1,557 square feet) - First location for this locally owned café serving bagels, breakfast, coffee, burgers and more.
• La Source (1,609 square feet) - First location offering an array of crafted bodywear for women.
• Sparklicious (1,531 SF) - First CT location for this craft, fun, parties and sparkle destination.
• Zen Cha Matcha (1,197 SF) - First location for this new café featuring a menu of innovative matcha lattes and a fusion of matcha and adaptogenic elixirs.

Recently opened tenants include: Gregory's Coffee, Hammer & Nails, Seamore's, Naya Middle Eastern Counter & Grill, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Sweetgreen, Warby Parker, Salt + Sweat and Sur La Table. Italian eatery Molto is slated to open within a month.

"The reception to Darien Commons from residents, business owners and the community has been very positive," said Patrick McMahon, senior vice president – regional development for Federal Realty. "We look forward to welcoming these new concepts and creating a terrific experience for our neighbors and visitors."

To celebrate the new Darien Commons development, area residents are invited to a family, fun event on Oct. 22, from noon to 4 p.m., with free activities including face-painting, music, giveaways and retailer showcases.

Visitors will also get to experience "Currents,", a new art installation from local artist Ioana Barac of Atelier Cue and Bloomerstudio.

"Currents" is inspired by the flow of swimming fish and the glow of the sky filtered through the water. The sculpture, facing Heights Road, is a celebration of marine life and movement.

"I would like to dedicate this installation to the memory of our son, Victor Ioanid Moraru, a student of marine biology for whom the ocean was a living being," Barac said in a news release.

Darien Commons is located at 102 Heights Road.