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several bars and a robust line-up of cultural programming, all reflect- cities globally. The cafe offers a curated selection of specialty coffees,
ing the authentic spirit of San Antonio when it opens in 2027. alongside a premium food menu that includes truffle dishes and caviar.
Barnhouse is more than a restaurant - it is an atelier of taste, where According to L’Officiel, its concept store aims to create a cafe experience
nourishing cuisine, sustainability and mindful eating converge. Nestled that combines taste, aesthetics and cultural identity.
within Essensai067 which opened earlier this year, it is an experiential Time Out Market is a place where you can immerse yourself in the
retail space housed in a retrofitted 30-year-old factory of Sai Lakshmi best things to eat, drink and do in the city - all under one roof and all
Industries Pvt Ltd. in Bengaluru, India, Barnhouse offers an urban oasis, with the Time Out seal of approval. Born as a magazine, in 2014, Time
inviting guests to slow down, reconnect and dine with intention. Barn- Out Lisbon editors turned parts of a historic market hall in the city into
house is designed to be welcoming and accessible to all - from the young Time Out Market, creating the world’s first food and cultural market
to the elderly, including disabled guests and even pets. This inclusivity and the first market experience rooted wholly in editorial curation.
extends beyond just accessibility; it is about creating an atmosphere Today they have expanded to sites across the world and most recently
where everyone feels at home. To encourage mindful dining, guests are opened in Budapest and New York. Time Out Market opened its doors
even invited to disconnect from their devices and store them. in Hungary on 20 September at the historic Corvin Palace at Blaha
Far from the usual mall food hall, World Kitchens introduces an Lujza Square and is a new go-to destination for food and culture lovers.
entirely new concept. It is the first giant, full-table-service restaurant in There are eleven culinary concepts on offer, as well as three bars, five
the Philippines that serves comfort food from around the world. Located event spaces and around 540 seats. Meanwhile, Time Out Market
at Gateway Mall 2 in Araneta City (known in the country as the City of New York, Union Square is a food and cultural market located on the
Firsts due to its seven-decade legacy), World Kitchens is a pioneer in the ground floor of Zero Irving and opened on 26 September. The market
city’s thriving food scene, establishing the area as a rising culinary hub offers a curated mix of some of the city’s best food, drinks and cultural
in Metro Manila. At the heart of World Kitchens are its 15 show kitchens, experiences - with a focus on up-and-coming talents. Across 10,000sq
each offering a distinct culinary experience crafted by internationally ft, there are seven kitchens and a bar as well as a terrace. Time Out
renowned chefs. In total, the extensive menu of World Kitchens features locations in Vancouver, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Prague are next on
over 250 unique dishes from around the globe. the menu.
L’Officiel launched its first cafe, named L’Officiel Coffee, in Led by Sam Hart, Crispin Somerville and Anna Watkins, Harts
Tokyo’s Omotesando district on 15 April 2025. The three-storey space, Group is the business behind Barrafina, Parrillan, El Pastor, Quo Vadis,
designed by architect Keiji Ashizawa, features minimalist interiors and Bar Daskal, The Drop and Two Drops. Harts Group is family-run,
offers specialty coffees and a curated menu that includes items like truffle quality driven and has been creating award-winning restaurants for
dishes and L’Officiel Mousse Cakes. This marks L’Officiel’s entry into the over 20 years. Part of the group, Barrafina serves modern Spanish
food and beverage sector, with plans to open similar cafes in other major tapas and was not only created as a tribute to the owners’ mothers, but

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