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Time Out Market,
traders from the city and surrounding areas.
BOXPARK Liverpool also features a 5,500sq ft
external terrace for al fresco dining and intimate
events.
Arcade Food Hall & Bar in the heart of
Battersea Power Station opened last year and
the 24,000sq ft space offers a modern approach
to dining, housing a 500-cover food hall, two
bars, three restaurants and a private dining
room, all set in the buzzing atmosphere of
the Power Station. Guests can experience 13
different cuisines made up of new brands such
as Phed Power; fiery stir fries and salads from
Isan, Thailand. Siu Siu; Cantonese comfort food
inspired by the roast meat restaurants of Hong
Kong, and Leccami Gelato; authentic Italian
gelato. Existing brands such as Hero; Indian fast
food, Sushi Kamon; Japanese sushi, Tipan Tapan;
Nepali street food, and Shatta & Toum; Middle
Eastern shawarma kitchen also form part of the
line-up of global cuisines on the menu. The new
food hall has two bars; Tap Room and ABC Bar.
Tap Room showcases a wall of 32 taps, serving
cocktails using locally sourced ingredients and
a host of beers from international and South
London breweries. ABC Bar, inspired by classic
cocktail culture, offers a concise menu of the
world’s most famous cocktails.
Multinational brewery and pub chain
BrewDog, headquartered in the UK, has
opened its first bar in Thailand, as part of an
ongoing international expansion drive. BrewDog
currently operates over 100 bars and hotels
globally and last year announced plans to open
another 200 venues in key markets over the
next seven years. The company has opened
new bars in Perth, Rotterdam and Denver this
year. Its venture into the Thai capital of Bangkok
is part of the company’s wider expansion
plans across Asia. The multinational brewery is
partnering with Atalanta Hospitality on the new
venture. The company’s site in Ploenchit, a short
walk from Ploenchit BTS station opposite to
Central Embassy, will be the location of the first
BrewDog bar in Bangkok, according to Atalanta
Hospitality CEO Jerry Taechaubol.
Ten years ago almost on the day, Time Out
Market Lisbon opened its doors to the public
as the world’s first editorially-curated food and
cultural market. It was the culmination of an
idea from Time Out Lisbon’s editors to bring
their ‘best of the city’ ethos to life and together
under one roof: a curated mix of the best chefs,
restaurateurs, drinks and cultural experiences.
Before this year there were eight Time Out
Market locations, but this will increase to ten
by the end of the year. Back in July, Time Out
Market Barcelona opened its doors at Port Vell,
on the upper floor of Maremagnum, across
a 5,250sq m space packed with 14 kitchens,
a patisserie, four bars – two indoor and two
outdoor – and a full service restaurant. There’s
also a podcast studio, a stage and an event
space, all curated with the same editorial finesse
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Dubai, UAE
Market Island,
Dubai Festival City as their food. Meanwhile, Time Out Bahrain will Under,
Mall, Dubai, UAE Lindesnes, Norway
become the tenth location by the end of the
year, opening in City Centre Bahrain and joining
Time Out Market Dubai in the region. Spanning
over 3,000 sq m and offering 900 seats over two
levels, Time Out Market Bahrain will feature
an editorially curated mix of eleven kitchens, a
dessert counter, a coffee shop, a stage and an al
fresco rooftop.
Al Ghurair Centre has begun its ambitious
plans to redefine Deira’s dining scene with the
launch of Flayva, a global ‘street food’ hall that
features 23 exciting homegrown concepts that
opened earlier this year on 16 February. Situated
at the core of the lively Deira community, Flayva
is located on the ground floor’s east wing of
the beloved Al Ghurair Centre—the region’s
original and cherished destination. Spanning
an expansive 3,318sq ft, the all-in-one culinary
hotspot can accommodate approximately 500
Saluhall, guests at a time, providing a spacious and vibrant
San Francisco, setting for a rich variety of dining experiences
California, US
in the heart of Deira. From Indonesian to
Vietnamese, Indian to Japanese, Lebanese to
Filipino, the recently-launched Flayva features a
melting pot of flavours for every palate.
In line with its commitment to creating
exceptional experiences for all its guests,
Dubai Festival City Mall has announced the
opening of its much-awaited licensed food hall
– Market Island. Home to several outstanding
international brands, the unique and diverse
dining experience is set to redefine gastronomic
excellence. The Market Island is strategically
located on the ground floor at the northern
end of the mall, covering an expansive area of
70,000sq ft. As the largest food hall of its kind
in the Middle East, it boasts a seating capacity
exceeding 3,500, hosting more than 50 diverse
food outlets and restaurants. The Market Island
has introduced several internationally acclaimed
brands making their debut appearance in Dubai,
Cafe Kitsune Velaa, Bangkok, Thailand including Pasta Art, Nikkei Sushi, John Dory and BrewDog Waterloo,
London, UK
Gelato Ado amongst many others.
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