Located between Ballston and Rosslyn, The Crossing Clarendon is a premier outdoor Arlington shopping center featuring upscale retail and dining options.
Explore a selection of 38 national and regional food, lifestyle, and fashion businesses along Clarendon Boulevard and North Fillmore Street. The 10-acre urban hub includes top brands like Apple, Barnes & Noble, Crate & Barrel, and Whole Foods Market.
The community’s centerpiece, The Loop, features a quarter-mile of walkways, charming gazebos, and a playground. With its lush greenery and pet-friendly patios, it offers a welcoming environment for all.
Here’s a quick look at some of the businesses.
Dining
Buena Vida Gastrolounge
This contemporary Mexican restaurant boasts a menu bursting with authenticity, from brunch favorites like the corn tortilla chilaquiles to delectable mains such as grilled chicken fajitas. Complement each meal with housemade cocktails mixed with seasonal ingredients.
Chip City
Satisfy your sweet tooth at this gourmet cookie shop, known for its giant, gooey, and freshly baked cookies. With a rotating menu of classic and seasonal flavors like s’mores and blueberry cheesecake, this shop ensures each visit offers a new experience.
Colada Shop
Discover the flavors of Havana at this Cuban café and bar. The menu has everything from savory empanadas to classic Cuban sandwiches. Transition from morning to night with rum-infused cocktails in an environment decorated with colorful murals and tropical plants, creating an island getaway feel.
Maison Cheryl
Chef Robert Maher’s French-New American bistro features a menu rich with seasonal flavors. This spring, choose from main courses like bay scallops, Chilean seabass, and ratatouille. Plus, treat yourself to housemade madeleine cookies and the restaurant’s signature croissant doughnut for dessert.
Nicecream
This shop creates ice cream in house using high-quality ingredients from nearby farms, including whole pistachios, fresh mint, and ripe blueberries. Watch as your ice cream is instantly frozen with liquid nitrogen and crafted with techniques that infuse each scoop with fresh, natural flavors. After you have a scoop there, take a pint home with you.
Seamore’s
Seamore’s brings coastal dining inland with its commitment to sustainably sourced seafood. Indulge in a variety of fish shack favorites and Southern California–inspired creations, with fish delivered directly from the docks.
Tatte Bakery & Café
This eatery offers you an entrée into the world of modern Israeli food. The bakery assortment includes housemade pastries, cakes, and tarts. Whether it’s for a quick coffee or a leisurely brunch, the café’s warm ambiance provides a delightful outing for all.
Shopping
The Container Store
All your organization dreams can come true at The Container Store. Whether you’re looking for a bin to fix in the smallest nook of your bathroom or need to completely change the storage system in your kitchen, you can find it here.
The Golden Fox Boutique
This woman-owned boutique dazzles with its meticulously curated collections of fashionable clothing and accessories. Beyond the wardrobe staples, find a selection of home accents and gifts, from bespoke candles and soaps to cozy pillows and totes.
South Moon Under
Start preparing your summer wardrobe by picking up some new finds at this clothing store. The Maryland-based brand started out as a small surf shop, but has since grown into a brand known for its laid back and elevated styles.
Entertainment
Bond’s Escape Room
Experience a thrilling hour of intense puzzle-solving peppered with countless surprises at this venue. Gather a team of two to 10 and choose from six different experiences, including the mysterious Death by Chocolate or the Wild West–inspired Saddlewood Saloon.
Self-Care
Lady Octopus Tattoos
At this custom tattoo studio owned by South Arlington native Jonathan Reed, you can have Reed and tattoo artist Gilda Acosta transform your ideas into brilliant skin. The shop welcomes walk-ins and features guest artists from time to time.
Feature image by Riane Oquiza
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