PRESS RELEASE
AMERICAN RESTAURANT SENSATION WAHLBURGERS TO OPEN ON COVENT GARDEN’S JAMES STREET
Capital & Counties Properties PLC (‘Capco’) announces that US restaurant Wahlburgers has agreed terms to open its first restaurant outside the United States in Covent Garden later this year.
Wahlburgers is the latest restaurant to land in the area, joining Balthazar, Oystermen, Flat Iron and the soon to open SushiSamba and RedFarm. Further landmark restaurant openings coming to Covent Garden this year include restaurants from Petersham Nurseries, Cora Pearl, sister restaurant to the acclaimed Kitty Fisher’s, London’s first avocado bar and Buns & Buns as the area is transformed into London’s hottest foodie destination.
Helmed by Paul Wahlberg, alongside his brothers - superstar actor and producer Mark and former New Kids on the Block star Donnie – the restaurant currently features on its own eponymous reality television series which showcases the running of the restaurant group. The restaurant takes inspiration from the family cooking their father did when the siblings were children and will offer a menu filled with high quality homemade burgers and sandwiches, fresh salads and shakes at competitive prices. The restaurant is currently scheduled to open in September 2018.
Michelle McGrath, Director of Capco Covent Garden commented: “We set out to create London’s best foodie destination and therefore we are delighted to welcome family restaurant, Wahlburgers to the estate. They are a great fit into an emerging world-class dining scene which has something for everyone and ranges from casual to premium, focusing on high quality concepts for our customers. We look forward to Wahlburgers opening later this year joining a line-up that includes New York’s iconic RedFarm, family- owned Petersham Nurseries, SushiSamba and Avobar.”
Mark Wahlberg, Wahlburgers commented: “Covent Garden is the perfect London location for our first UK restaurant and we look forward to connecting our family to everyone who visits Wahlburgers.”
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Enquiries:
Capco Catherine Riccomini, Head of Marketing Tel: +44 (0)20 7395 5499 [email protected]
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About Capco Covent Garden:
Covent Garden is a leading retail and dining destination and is one of the most vibrant estates in the heart of central London. The area is now home to a wide variety of British, global and independent brands including Chanel, Petersham Nurseries, Tom Ford, Balthazar and Frenchie, with upcoming openings from RedFarm, SushiSamba and Mariage Freres.
Capital & Counties Properties PLC ('Capco') is responsible for the management of over 1.1 million sq. ft. of space at Covent Garden valued at £2.5 billion (as at 31 December 2017). Under Capco’s stewardship, Covent Garden has been transformed into a world-class destination, welcoming over 40 million customer visits a year and 140 new brands since 2006. www.coventgarden.london
About Capital & Counties Properties PLC (Capco):
Capital & Counties Properties PLC is one of the largest investment and development property companies that specialises in central London real estate and is a constituent of the FTSE-250 Index. Capco's landmark London estates at Covent Garden and Earls Court were valued at £3.5 billion as at 31 December 2017 (Group share). The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. www.capitalandcounties.com