Holy moly! Gone are the days when, mid-shop and feeling hungry, all you could find at your local shopping centre was the somewhat satisfying-yet-predictable trifecta of basic fast food outlets. From the 2014 unveiling of Emporium's glam food court to the post-pandemic opening of Grazeland in the west, today's dining-scape of foodie wonderlands around Melbourne is broader and brighter than ever before – and the newest addition to our very own suburban 'fashion capital' is no exception.
That's right, folks. Chadstone has just opened the floodgates to a sprawling new haven for all your epicurean shopping and dining needs. At 26,500 square metres, the Market Pavilion is technically larger than the MCG! But size aside, what can you actually eat and buy here?
For starters, there's a Champagne and oyster bar (fancy!), expert fishmongers, a pristine new Brunetti Oro, chocolate lovers' paradise Mork, a wine boutique and even a cute sweet treat shop from Thai legends Homm Desserts. A high-end sushi train, plus restaurants for yum cha, Korean hotpot and Japanese ramen are just a few of the venues now open in the adjoining dining laneway, which has just been reinvigorated to coincide with the Market Pavilion's debut. Other highlights in the line-up feature NY-inspired bagel joint Hanks, Cannoleria, Green Cup, Yo-Chi, Gewurzhaus, the Oakleigh Doughnut Co and Koko Black.
All up, the Market Pavilion boasts about 50 popular retailers offering artisan-made meals and treats, fresh produce and rows upon rows of gourmet ingredients for all your home-cooking whims.
With an investment of $485 million, the development is set to become one of Melbourne's most buzzing hives for dining and specialty grocery shopping. There's even a complimentary food concierge service, so that visitors can store their fresh produce for refrigeration before picking it up at the end of their shop. How good!
“With the opening of the Market Pavilion, we are redefining the way Melburnians experience food,” shared Chadstone's manager, Daniel Boyle.
Immersive food experiences are anticipated in the next several months, such as exclusive tastings, masterclasses and pop-up collaborations with some of the country’s most exciting chefs and producers.
Keen to start planning your visit? For more information, check out the website.
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