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Union Square in Manhattan will soon be home to a new Time Out Market – the food and cultural market that brings the best of the city together under one roof: a curated mix of the city’s best culinary and cultural experiences. Across around 10,000 sq ft, Time Out Market New York, Union Square will feature seven kitchens, a bar and a stage – there will be communal tables and approximately 300 seats, with around 70 of them on the terrace for outdoor dining. Time Out Market New York, Union Square will feature some of the city’s best chefs and restaurateurs with a focus on up-and-coming culinary talents. Culture will also play a role as the Market will give emerging local artists and performers a platform – all within a space that brings people together, so they can connect with each other. Time Out first launched in London in 1968 to inspire and enable people to experience the best of the city. In 1995 it came to New York and today, local experts curate and create content about the best things to do, see and eat across 333 cities in 59 countries across websites, social media, newsletters, video and more. It is this expertise for everything that’s exciting, cool and not to be missed in a city that is also at the heart of Time Out Market, as everything is curated by Time Out’s local experts. Furthermore, Time Out’s digital expertise will also be part of the experience via content featured on screens positioned throughout the Market – for example, highlighting things to do...

As Time Out Market Osaka gets ready for its highly anticipated opening on 21 March 2025 in the South Building of Grand Green Osaka, the four final vendors have been announced to complete the impressive curated culinary lineup of the best local chefs and restaurateurs. Time Out Market is a food and cultural market dedicated to bringing the best of the city together under one roof: a curated mix of the best chefs, restaurateurs and cultural experiences. The first to open in Asia, Time Out Market Osaka will put a spotlight on the city’s and Kansai’s award-winning chefs, much-loved local gems and up-and-coming talents – across 3,000 sqm, there will be seventeen kitchens and two bars, making a wide choice of high-quality food and drinks accessible.  Time Out Market Osaka will bring people together, both locals and visitors to the city, over unique and unforgettable culinary and cultural experiences – it will be a vibrant place for everyone to get a real taste of this city, and where friends and family can socialise over outstanding food while immersing themselves in local culture. The Market will also be a platform to promote local talents both domestically and internationally. With 13 vendors already announced*, these are the final 4 top culinary talents to join Time Out Market Osaka #NIKUTOIEBA MATSUDA: a favourite from Nara for wagyu dishes with a Michelin Guide recommendation #NIKUTOIEBA MATSUDA specialises in dishes prepared with Wagyu beef that has become a hot topic in...

Time Out, the global brand that inspires and enables people to experience the best of the city, is partnering with the iconic Pepsi MAX throughout 2025 to put a spotlight on and celebrate some of the best spots to eat and drink (a Pepsi MAX) in key cities across the UK. Harnessing Time Out’s authority and food and drink expertise, the first phase of the media partnership will focus on a range of digital formats centred around a bespoke, co-branded interactive map spotlighting Time Out’s handpicked top spots to eat in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Glasgow. The map also features videos and recommendations from the brand’s influencers, Pepsi Hot Spots and Pepsi Pioneers. The campaign will be supported by a wealth of social content alongside editorial content at timeout.com, newsletter inclusions and display advertising to further spotlight the partnership and Top Eat spots.  Gareth Thomas, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Client Experience at Time Out, says: "Our partnership with Pepsi MAX is a great example of what Time Out does best — bringing to life the best of the city, with a focus on the experiences people love most, like great food and drink. This collaboration with such a globally recognised and iconic brand will see us create an innovative, multi-channel campaign that resonates with our audience, bringing our trusted expertise to life through co-branded digital maps, engaging social content, and curated editorial features. And this is just the beginning...

Time Out Market Osaka will be home to 17 restaurants and 2 bars when it opens at Grand Green Osaka – today, the next six top chefs and restaurateurs are announced to join Time Out Market Osaka. Time Out Market Osaka has announced further additions to its spectacular line-up of some of the city’s and Kansai region’s leading chefs and restaurateurs. Time Out Market Osaka – the first of its kind in Asia – will open in the south wing of Grand Green Osaka on 21 March 2025. Time Out Market is a food and cultural market bringing the best of the city together under one roof: a curated mix of its best chefs, restaurateurs and cultural experiences – it will deliver a new experience where visitors can enjoy the best local food and culture. Spread across over 3,000 sqm, the uniquely designed site will feature seventeen kitchens and two bars – making Time Out Market Osaka a place which will offer an incredible variety of cuisines from authentic Japanese, modern Mexican and Korean-inspired menus to hamburgers. It will be a place where friends and family can get together over outstanding food while immersing themselves in local culture. Time Out Market Osaka will give guests a true taste of Osaka by showcasing the best local chefs and restaurateurs of the city and the Kansai region while also serving as a platform to promote their talent both nationally as well as internationally.    With seven vendors already announced*, another six culinary top talents have been revealed today to join...

Cape Town tops the annual list of the Best Cities in the World, released today by Time Out – the global brand that inspires and enables people to experience the best of the city. Scoring highly across the board for its beauty, overall happiness and top-notch food scene, Cape Town has climbed one place since last year where it ranked second. The Mother City – as it is affectionately known – is rich in history and cultural significance, and offers visitors countless opportunities to discover incredible food, culture and nightlife, not to mention impeccable green spaces and access to nature. For the seventh year of Time Out’s global survey of city-dwellers, more than 18,500 locals shared their thoughts on their city, including Time Out’s regular readers. Questions covered everything from food, nightlife and culture to affordability, happiness and overall city vibe. A panel of more than 100 city experts, drawn from Time Out’s global network, was also asked to name the most exciting cities in the world right now. Time Out then combined all the data – a total of 44 different criteria – to rank the best cities in the world for 2025. Grace Beard, Travel Editor at Time Out said: “Our annual list of Time Out’s Best Cities in the World right now proves that if you want to know what makes a city truly great, ask a local. Thousands of city-dwellers worldwide responded to our survey this year, sharing their opinion on everything from nightlife and food to public transport, green spaces...

From the city’s and region’s best chefs and up-and-coming restaurants to much loved eateries: Time Out Market Osaka will showcase a curated mix of Kansai’s best culinary and cultural talents   Scheduled to open on March 21, 2025 as part of the Grand Green Osaka development, Time Out Market Osaka is a food and culture market that brings the best of the city together under one roof: a curated mix of the best local chefs, restaurateurs and cultural experiences. As the first of its kind in Asia, Time Out Market Osaka is set to be a new must-visit destination for all those who want to get a true taste of Osaka and the Kansai region. Time Out Market Osaka will feature 17 kitchens and 2 bars in a unique space totaling over 3,000 square meters. Guests will be able to experience some of the city’s very best food from a variety of concepts while coming together with family and friends to enjoy their meals at communal tables while also being immersed in local culture. Today, the first seven local chefs and restaurateurs have been revealed to be part of Time Out Market Osaka’s all-star lineup. These hand-picked talents will represent the diverse and rich culinary culture of their hometown Osaka and the Kansai region – with more vendors announced in the lead up to the opening of Time Out Market Osaka.    KUSHIAGE001 Produced by kushiage010: A casual taste of rich and creative shish-kebabs  Winner of consecutive Bib Gourmand awards in the Michelin Guide, KUSHIAGE 001 (Zero Zero One) – a...

Time Out – the global brand that inspires and enables people to experience the best of the city – today releases its annual list of the best things to do, featuring new openings, activities and travel opportunities around the world for the year ahead. 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable year for travel, packed with extraordinary experiences, from city-wide celebrations marking milestone anniversaries in Amsterdam and Rome to the unveiling of dazzling new cultural hubs in Rotterdam, New York, and Abu Dhabi. For adventure seekers, the list features fresh opportunities for wildlife encounters in Australia, Singapore, and Greenland, and for those looking for new ways to travel there are cycling, train and even paddle-boating trips.  Grace Beard, Time Out’s Travel Editor says: “Our annual Time Out guide to the best new things to do in the world is a great way for travellers to plan their year ahead. You’ll find everything from major art exhibitions and newly-opened adventure trails to the world’s biggest parties and once in a lifetime moments – this is Time Out’s definitive global events calendar, packed with all the unmissable stuff going on worldwide in 2025.” From food to art, and culture to wildlife, there is something for everyone on Time Out’s list of the 25 best new things to do in the world in 2025: timeout.com/things-to-do/best-things-to-do-in-the-world Join a spectacular spiritual celebration that only happens every quarter-century: Rome, Italy Cycle, walk or...

A new food and cultural market bringing the best of Bahrain together under one roof. Manama, Bahrain – December 2, 2024: Time Out Market Bahrain officially opened its doors to the public on Monday, December 2 in the heart of Manama. To mark the occasion, two special events were hosted: an exclusive preview for members of the media, and a private grand opening in the presence of Her Excellency Ms. Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism. At the grand opening event, guests got to experience a true taste of the Market with the best of Bahrain under one roof including live music performances. Time Out Market Bahrain features a curated line up of 14 local award-winning chefs, up-and-coming restaurateurs, and much-loved culinary gems. They all bring a diverse range of cuisines to the table reflecting the Kingdom of Bahrain’s cultural influence and array of international cuisines from Middle Eastern, Japanese, South American and Lebanese to casual options such as pizza and burgers. Beyond its standing as a leading culinary hub, Time Out Market also showcases local entertainment and talent through an exciting year-round cultural programme hosting Bahraini DJs, bands and musicians as well as workshops, art displays, and activities for families with kids on Saturdays. The Market is open every day, all day for guests to experience breakfast, lunch, dinner or anything in between – all within a vibrant, uniquely designed space that offers something for everyone. Ian Russell,...

Time Out today announces that it is launching in South Africa with a new franchise partner, leading broadcasting and digital media group Kagiso Media Radio (KMR). Time Out is a global brand with a local voice, known for its content about the best things to do, see, eat and drink as well as travel recommendations – curated by a team of local expert journalists and distributed across multiple channels spanning web, mobile, email, video, social and live events. Inspirational content so people can go out better Expanding the current presence of Time Out Cape Town from December 1st, Kagiso Media Radio will broaden Time Out South Africa coverage across the country to Johannesburg, Pretoria and Durban, as well as the National Parks, the wine regions and many other tourist destinations over the coming months. The mission is to make timeout.com/southafrica the go-to destination for the best cultural, culinary and travel experiences for both locals and tourists alike. The inspirational and entertaining content will include stories such as ‘The Best Things to do in Cape Town’, ‘The Best Beaches in Cape Town’ and ‘What’s on in Cape Town’. Anthea Carstens, Kagiso Media Radio’s General Manager for Publishing, said: “We are thrilled to partner with Time Out on the South African launch of this iconic and celebrated brand. South Africa is rich in natural beauty, culture and adventure. Our aim is to amplify those special, local stories and show off our unique experiences. We are committed...

Time Out Market Bahrain is set to officially open its doors on Monday, December 2, and will be open daily from 10 am to midnight. The highly anticipated opening will welcome visitors from across the Kingdom and the region to experience a curated line-up of Bahrain’s best award-winning chefs, up-and-coming restaurateurs and much-loved culinary gems. The Market is also announcing its final additions to the line-up and the following will complement the previously announced vendors: Circa, Fatto, Goodness, and By Mirai offering Japanese fusion on the Market’s rooftop. Each of the 14 vendors will bring a diverse range of cuisines to the table, providing enriching food experiences that reflect the Kingdom of Bahrain’s cultural influence and carefully-crafted array of international dishes. In bringing its immersive culinary experience to the island, Time Out Market will build on the Kingdom’s efforts to position Bahrain as an attractive tourist destination for food connoisseurs and culture enthusiasts. Beyond its standing as a leading culinary hub, the Market will also showcase local entertainment and talent through an exciting year-round cultural programme hosting Bahraini DJs, bands and musicians. In addition to live music, there will be activities for families with kids on Saturdays, workshops, art displays, and interactive sessions that celebrate Bahrain's rich heritage and vibrant arts scene. The curated selection promises to deliver engaging cultural experiences...