A restaurant dedicated to a mobile game that has evolved into a global media franchise is opening in downtown Flushing, Queens.
iSwii by Angry Birds Retail Cafe – the world’s first Angry Birds-themed retail café – is set to open on Saturday, 8 July, in the 275,000sq ft retail centre at Tangram, a mixed-use development project that spans 1.2 million square feet. The centre includes a food hall inspired by the open-air markets of big Asian cities.
The 3,300sq ft restaurant will combine desserts, bubble teas and other offerings with gaming stations, a retail section and unique interactive activities. The space features a collection of Instagrammable NYC-themed installations outside the entrance, an eye-catching ceiling mural with Angry Birds graphics, a vibrant terrazzo counter and flooring that is designed to resemble dessert sprinkles.
Additional unique Angry Birds-themed elements include nest-like wicker and hanging chairs, bird paradise graphic wall coverings, and tropical plants on the shelving units where hatchlings, the baby birds wander around. A glass-partitioned exhibition display is home to custom-decorated seasonal holiday cakes and pastries.
