NEW YORK CITY—Westfield Corp. has unveiled a preview of its retail and dining roster at the World Trade Center, complete with a culinary anchor and a host of other eateries, fashion brands and stores with additional goods and services.
The 350,000-square-foot facility will feature another outpost of the Italian marketplace and collection of restaurants known as Eataly, from entrepreneurial chef and restaurateur Mario Batali. It will serve as Westfield World Trade Center's culinary anchor. "We are particularly thrilled about Eataly at Westfield World Trade Center," said Nicola Farinetti, CEO of Eataly. "We weren't really planning on opening a second New York store; however, when Westfield showed us the space we weren't able to say no."
The shopping center also will have a broad range of fashion brands such as Hugo Boss, John Varvatos, Michael Kors, Stuart Weitzman, Turnbull & Asser and Banana Republic and beauty brands such as Kiehl's and L'Occitane, as well as beauty salon John Barrett.
"Our vision for Westfield World Trade Center is driven by our passionate commitment to culture, commerce and community," said Greg Miles, Westfield's US COO. "From the core areas of fashion, dining, beauty, entertainment and technology, our mix is well suited to the dynamic and diverse audiences we will serve including local and nearby residents, professionals and travelers from around the U.S. and the world."
"Being in Westfield World Trade Center puts us right in the middle of the new Lower Manhattan, which is fast becoming one of the most vibrant and energetic places in New York City," added Cristiano Quieti, president and CEO of John Varvatos. "Our store will be a unique and one-of-a-kind presentation of the brand, tailored to the large and diversified audience of international and local visitors we are expecting."
"Our dining collection will be a unique draw that will cement Westfield World Trade Center's place in the social fabric of New York City and as a destination for visitors from near and far," noted Westfield's Miles. "Our blend of casual and upscale culinary options will offer a full gourmet experience."
He continued, "Westfield World Trade Center will offer visitors access to a wide range of events, arts and other cultural initiatives as well as best-in-class services and amenities supported by a state-of-the-art technology platform that will transform the shopping experience. The unique space will also be home to premiere brand partners creating a one-of-a-kind environment.
"We are devoted to creating experiences that continuously draw residents and businesses together, and to supporting the community as a whole now and into the future," said Miles.
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Rayna Katz
Rayna Katz is a seasoned business journalist whose extensive experience includes coverage of the lodging sector, travel and the culinary space. She was most recently content director for a business-to-business publisher, overseeing four publications. While at Meeting News, a travel trade publication, she received a Best Reporting award for a story on meeting cancellations in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina.
