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According to JLL Foodservice Trends 2019 report, expect to Meanwhile over in Italy, NEINVER, a leading investor,
see retail taking the back seat in forthcoming shopping centre developer and operator in the European outlet centre
developments. In line with consumer demand, Triple Five industry, will open a new “smart gourmet” space
Worldwide lead the way in the new shopping centre model. created by the internationally renowned Chef Antonino
American Dream Meadowlands in a retail and entertainment Cannavacciuolo at Vicolungo The Style Outlets, in Italy.
complex under construction in New Jersey, US and it will This new exclusive opening, which will open this month,
consist of 55 per cent of entertainment and 45 per cent retail, marks another milestone in the food and beverage
including an extensive foodservice provision. This scheme will strategy of the centre, which has been adding more
also feature a unique element the first Kosher food market premium offerings in recent months. The new space,
in a US mall. This will include six units drawn from the best “ANTONINO, il Banco di Cannavacciuolo”, will open in
Kosher food operators to support the community. May in the main square of the outlet centre. Inspired by
Outside of the US, examples of innovative and exceptional the Neapolitan tradition, it will offer visitors a selection of
food areas and spaces are popping up all over the world. gourmet products in a smart and also “on the go” version
Take the recently opened Foodtopia at MyZeil in Frankfurt. including the famous fried pizza, eggplant parmigiana, or
The unique concept which has been planned and realised the mozzarella in a carriage.
by shopping centre expert ECE has taken up operations Big Mamma co-founders Victor Lugger and Tigrane
about one year after construction began. Foodtopia, Seydoux have enjoyed huge success with their series
located on the fourth floor of MyZeil, features a unique of Italian eateries in Paris, recently launching La Felicità,
food and entertainment offer with a variety of modern billed as the largest restaurant in Europe, at 4,500sq m.
premium food concepts and a special architecture with an Housed in the tech incubator Station F, the world’s largest
urban flair, attractive design, and the vibrant atmosphere of start-up campus, La Felicita comprises five different
a market hall. Outdoor terraces offer a view of the skyline eateries, including a 1,000 sq m outdoor space, and three
of Frankfurt. An event space and a premium movie theatre bars. Lugger and Seydoux’s began five years ago, when
round off the offering. In the first step, Foodtopia opens the two HEC business school graduates decided to start
with nine new foodservice concepts; the others will follow a company together and turned to Italian cuisine due to
gradually until its grand opening in late summer. their love of Italy.

VEGGIE PRET
Shoreditch, UK

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