STARNUT GOURMET MOVES TO THE PALLADIUM

Reston, VA – StarNut Gourmet will officially open its new location at the Palladium at McLean with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, November 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. StarNut is the first retail tenant to open at The Palladium, Waterford Development’s high-end mixed-use project. The gourmet confectionery specializes in both classic and hand decorated chocolates.

Grand opening festivities will include samplings of gourmet chocolates and coffee, as well as a 10 percent discount off all merchandise, including a selection of over 30 types of roasted and glazed nuts. StarNut also offers a European-style bakery serving specialty coffees and pastries by Poupon, and authentic Italian gelato and sorbetto for patrons to enjoy in a relaxing, old-world atmosphere.

The Palladium, located just off Chain Bridge Road in the heart of downtown McLean, features 69 luxurious condominiums, 10,000 square feet of commercial space and 12,500 square feet of retail space. StarNut Gourmet occupies 2,256 square feet of the retail space.

“We are pleased to welcome StarNut to The Palladium,” said Mr. Jan A. Zacharisse, President and CEO of Waterford Development. “With its old-world charm and friendly atmosphere, StarNut is a wonderful addition to the project and the neighborhood.”

Waterford Development, recently named the Metropolitan area’s 15th largest homebuilder, is a full-service real estate development company headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with an office in Raleigh, North Carolina. Over the past 15 years, Waterford Development has developed thousands of acres of land and completed numerous unique residential communities, as well as innovative office and retail spaces. Recent award-winning developments include Belmont Greene, Symphony Village, The Broadway, and Palladium at McLean.