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NEWS INBRIEF

TURTLE BAY TO ADD FIFTH SITE
NESPRESSO OPENS NEW EXPERIENTIAL Promising to bring the flavours and spirit of the
Caribbean to one of the most iconic towns in
BOUTIQUE AT TRAFFORD CENTRE the capital, Turtle Bay is set to open the doors to
its milestone 50th site this August, in the vibrant
Nespresso has opened a new experiential neighbourhood of Camden Town. The expansion
boutique at Trafford Centre in Manchester, plans for the company includes a total of six new
giving local shoppers an exclusive first look openings this year.
and taste of the brand’s highly anticipated
Summer Iced Collection. PHO LAUNCHES AT CENTRE:MK
Coffee lovers that are eager to explore The Vietnamese street food group, Pho, is set to
Nespresso’s wide range of blends, machines open in centre:mk, one of the top 10 retail and
and accessories can now enjoy them at the leisure destinations in the UK. The 4,133sq ft
new boutique – designed to engage existing restaurant will seat approximately 100 customers
and new customers through a range of and promises to be a unique and vibrant space,
unique and personalised experiences. perfect for relaxed and informal dining for a broad
At the new boutique, shoppers across range of visitors to the centre.
Manchester and the Northwest have an
opportunity to immerse themselves in the
world of Nespresso through a sophisticated ODD MUSE MAKES ITS RETURN
‘Coffee as an Art’ tasting and masterclass Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between
area. The Trafford Centre follows successful Shatesbury Capital and the Mercers’ Company,
UK launches at the Bluewater shopping has announced that the company, the independent
centre in Kent followed by Trinity Leeds. ‘investment fashion’ label, has returned to The Yards,
NEW WAGAMAMA RESTAURANT SET Covent Garden for its second pop-up, following its
highly successful debut physical experience at the
TO ARRIVE AT MERRY HILL destination last month.

Sovereign Centros has announced that wagamama open kitchen, allowing diners to FLIP OUT POOLE OPENS DOORS
much-loved restaurant chain, wagamama, is view their meals being prepared. The brand has launched in the former Marks and
set to arrive this year at Merry Hill. Serving The announcement comes as Merry Spencer unit in the Dolphin Shopping Centre in
its iconic menu of pan-Asian-inspired Hill reports a 17 per cent increase in F&B the heart of Poole alongside Putt Putt Noodle, the
favourites, the restaurant will take a 4,000sq sales comparing January to April 2023 UK’s fastest-growing Asian-inspired adventure golf
ft space on the destination’s Upper Mall with the same period in 2022 and follows experience. Flip Out Poole is among the first Flip
close to the upcoming Hollywood Bowl, a successful community initiative recently Out indoor adventure parks to feature electric
adding to Merry Hill’s culinary line-up. rolled out by wagamama across the country. karts and there will be two different kart sizes.
wagamama Merry Hill will serve its The restaurant chain pledged to support
classic range of katsu curries and signature children and families by giving away free
ramen bowls. Also on the menu will be the meals and open a series of community hubs. BLOK UNVEILS ITS LATEST SITE
restaurant’s selection of donburi bowls, The news follows a series of F&B The award-winning fitness brand known for its
teppanyaki noodles and curries, as well announcements in 2022 for Merry Hill, design-led approach, has opened the doors of its
as an extensive variety of sides, sweet including the opening of German Doner third London studip, BLOKspace Leyton. Located
treats and a number of vegan options. The Kebab in the destination’s dining hub, Eat in the creative heart of Leyton’s local community,
Merry Hill space will adopt wagamama’s Central. Merry Hill’s leisure offer continues BLOKspace is conceived as a living installation
trademark pared-back dining format, with to go from strength to strength, with the bringing the world of art, intentional design and
a combination of long communal-style recent signing of Hollywood Bowl, the UK’s curated fitness classes together.
tables, as well as smaller seating areas. The largest ten-pin bowling operator, also joining
new restaurant will also feature the classic later this year.

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