Several years in the making, a planned new multi-site development in Coquitlam is getting closer to reality with the impending debut of its community and sales hub "Pavilion" that will feature two new locations (including a new concept) from two acclaimed 鶹ýӳfood spots.
TriCity Pavilion, located at 2968 Christmas Way in Coquitlam, will offer a "living preview" of its forthcoming TriCity Central development by way of a 12,000-square-foot space that includes its sales centre along with two dining destinations, both making their Tri-Cities debut.
Hot on the heels of this year's launch in Surrey Central, and with its acclaimed coffee and pastry programs, Nemesis is ready for a fifth location in an impressive 2,300-square-foot space at TriCity Pavilion. Guests can expect top-notch coffee beverages, a warm and hospitable space, phenom baked goods from its Dope Bakehouse brand, and brunch fare. Nemesis TriCity will have 50 seats and an on-site pastry kitchen to ensure fresh goodies, and it will be the second in the local empire to feature cocktails.
We’re excited to continue our pursuit of ‘coffee creating culture’ in the Tri-Cities," said Nemesis founder and CEO Jess Reno in a media release.
Joining Nemesis will be a new offshoot concept from Vancouver's Kitchen Table Group and its ever-expanding "Luigi" family of Italian restaurants and cafés. Called Gigi's by Ask For Luigi, diners will find fresh pasta, pizza, cocktails, and Italian wine on a menu created by Culinary Director Chanthy Yen and Head Chef Lloyd Taganahan.
"Gigi" is a nickname derived from Luigi and reflects further growth for the Ask For Luigi mantle, which includes its two 鶹ýӳmarket-restaurant hybrids, Mercato di Luigi (with its casual cafe inside a store concept) and Chinatown's newer Cantina di Luigi (the "hidden" restaurant by night with the daytime coffee shop out front).
“With Gigi by Ask For Luigi’s, we’re bringing the same heart and hospitality that our 鶹ýӳrestaurants are known for to the Tri-Cities,” said Jennifer Rossi, Co-Founder of Kitchen Table Group.
at the southeastern corner of the Lougheed and Barnet highways on assembled properties that had previously been a dealership and an industrial area. Over several years, the development will see several towers go up with condos, rental units, a hotel and conference centre, a half-million square feet of retail area, office space, and a childcare centre.
The Pavilion, with Nemesis and Gigi's by Ask For Luigi, is expected to open this spring.
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