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From award-winning chefs to up-and-coming restaurateurs and much-loved local gems: Time Out Market Barcelona will showcase the city’s best local culinary and cultural talents – curated by Time Out. Barcelona will soon be home to Time Out Market, the food and cultural market that brings the best of the city together under one roof: its best chefs and restaurateurs, drinks and cultural experiences – based on the editorial curation Time Out is known and trusted for. Set to open this summer in the city’s Port Vell area, with the exact date to be announced closer to the opening, Time Out Market Barcelona will offer plenty of space to celebrate and explore award-winning and rising local culinary and cultural talents – all of them originating from Barcelona to give a true taste of the city. With views of the city, the marina and the sea, the Market will span 5,250 sqm; there will be a curated mix of 14 kitchens, a full-service restaurant, four bars (two indoor and two outdoor), an events space and a podcast station. Located on the top floor of the Maremagnum in Port Vell, Time Out Market Barcelona will have direct access from the street via an escalator and an elevator. In a uniquely-designed space, guests will get 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 – on china with flatware – at communal tables. The Market will be an exciting addition to Maremagnum – a shopping and leisure des

Time Out Market Porto has announced that it will open its doors to the public on Friday 3 May 2024 at 12.30pm – following this first day, the Market will be open all day, every day from 10am to midnight. Located in the Southern wing of São Bento Station – one of the city's most iconic locations – Time Out Market Porto is a unique space designed by architect Souto de Moura. New vendors have also been revealed with Sala de Prova and A Vida Portuguesa the latest additions to join the culinary lineup. Time Out Market is the world's first food and cultural market based on editorial curation, bringing the city’s best chefs, restaurateurs and cultural experiences together under one roof and making it accessible to everyone. Across approximately two thousand square metres, Time Out Market Porto will be home to 12 kitchens, two bars, an outdoor space and two units in a tower which offers views over the city. The revitalisation project of this space was designed by Porto-born architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, the 2011 Pritzker Architecture Prize winner.  In addition to the previously announced chefs and restaurants (see full list below), two more vendors have been announced to join the curated lineup: Sala de Prova will breathe life into the top of the tower – for which Souto de Moura took inspiration from the old water reservoirs that existed in train stations. This will be a unique location for Porto locals, national and international tourists to enjoy the best Porto and Douro wine e

Today Time Out releases its list of Underrated Summer Travel Ideas in Europe for 2024, the perfect inspiration for those looking to plan an unusual yet unforgettable break this summer. Time Out, the global brand that inspires and enables people to experience the best of the city, has compiled the list to inspire travellers to Europe to experience the very best things to do, whether that’s a unique twist on a beach break, an activity-packed adventure or a cultural escape. The list spans the whole continent and features trips including once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and hidden destinations which travellers will want to revisit again and again.  Those looking to escape crowded beaches are encouraged to head inland to the warm water and wild nature at a Portuguese river beach aka a praias fluviais. Those seeking the ultimate relaxation should head to the island of Saaremaa which is one of Estonia’s best kept secrets – home to the old town of Kuressaare offering the highest number of spas per capita in the world. For foodies, what could be more chilled out than an ice cream crawl in Copenhagen? Or for adrenaline junkies there’s a 2,000-mile mountain bike trail through the Balkans opening in July 2024 where cyclists can join and tap out along the route. For those who want to experience everything Scotland has to offer but don’t have buckets of time, there’s the North East 250, a condensed Aberdeenshire loop that offers the very best of the country’s castles, scenery, wildlife and

Time Out, the global brand that inspires and enables people to experience the best of the city, is announcing live events to take place at Time Out Markets as part of a partnership with Switzerland Tourism. The bespoke 360-degree campaign developed by Time Out’s Creative Solutions team is aimed at inspiring its experience-hungry audiences in the US and Canada to discover Swiss Bliss first-hand and putting Switzerland top of mind for international travelers. The campaign features a number of elements from branded content across Time Out’s website, social channels, digital native ads and dedicated email marketing to live event activations – all highlighting Switzerland’s rich gastronomy and culture. Time Out has created an Interactive Destination to spotlight Switzerland's fly-direct regions, spotlighting which cities and attractions are best for every type of traveler’s interests, and sponsorship boxes from Switzerland Tourism feature within Time Out’s informative and inspiring Switzerland content about the best and most blissful things to do, eat, drink and see in the country’s various regions.  Finally, the digital campaign will be extended by two memorable live events at Time Out Markets across North America: in New York on 8 May and Montreal on 27 May. The 'A Taste of Switzerland' events will be a tasting and travel planning experience – featuring raclette and other Switzerland-inspired delicacies with Swiss wine and chocolate pairings – enabling Switzerland Tourism to tak

Time Out Market Budapest is set to open in 2025 and will be home to the city’s best culinary and cultural talents –from award-winning to up-and-coming.   Budapest will soon be home to Time Out Market – the food and cultural market that brings the best of the city together under one roof: a curated mix of the best local and home-grown chefs, restaurateurs, drinks and cultural experiences. Time Out Market Budapest is set to open in 2025 at Corvin Palace at Blaha Lujza Square. The historic department store first opened in 1926 and has recently been renovated back to its original neoclassical state and redeveloped as a mixed-use real estate property offering retail, leisure and a hotel. Across around 25,000 sq ft indoors on the first floor and a further 9,000 sq ft outdoors on the rooftop, Time Out Market Budapest will feature 14 kitchens, four bars, one event space and around 800 seats. There will be plenty of space to celebrate outstanding culinary and cultural talents – all of them will be local and home-grown from Budapest and the wider region. Guests will be able to enjoy food from award-winning chefs, much-loved local gems and up-and-coming restaurateurs, sip a variety of drinks including cocktails from the most creative mixologists and experience culture and entertainment from rising local talents. While Time Out Market is dedicated to showcasing the best of the city, its philosophy is to make top, home-grown culinary and cultural experiences accessible for all, with guest

Time Out Market Porto is set to open to the public in May in the Southern wing of São Bento Station, one of the city's most iconic locations. Across approximately two thousand square metres, the Market will be home to 12 kitchens, two bars, one shop, an outdoor space and a tower – designed by Porto-born architect Souto de Moura – with views over the city.  The chefs and restaurateurs curated for the Market are all from Porto: Renowned Chef Ricardo Costa (from The Yeatman, honoured with two Michelin stars) and Chef Rafaela Louzada (Gruta). These outstanding talents will join previously announced Chefs Rui Paula and Vasco Coelho Santos (both Michelin star chefs), Fava Tonka (Chef Nuno Castro) and Casa Inês by Inês Diniz (formerly Casa Aleixo).  Meia-Nau, Okra Pizzeria, Tábua Rasa, Brusco Burger and Padaria Ribeiro are other renowned names from Porto revealed today to be joining the Market; further vendors to join the culinary lineup, the beverage and cultural programme as well as the exact opening day will be announced soon. Time Out Market celebrates the culinary and cultural talent of Porto and the city’s outstanding food scene – the menus of its chefs and restaurateurs joining will feature for example Codfish Rice with a perfect egg (Chef Rafaela Louzada); Suckling Pig Sandwich (Chef Ricardo Costa); Tender veal, truffled mashed potatoes and mushrooms (Chef Rui Paula); a famous french toast (Chef Vasco Coelho Santos); and many others. Time Out Market is the world's first food

Time Out today announces that it is expanding its coverage across Australia to reach a national audience through local content about the best things to do, see, eat and drink as well as travel news and recommendations. With a strong presence in Sydney and Melbourne since 2007 – and with these cities remaining just as important – Time Out is now engaging its audience and advertising clients with a national offering too. The mission is to make Time Out Australia the go-to destination for the best cultural, culinary and travel experiences for both locals and tourists alike. This next step comes hot on the heels of the success that Time Out has seen in the US and UK by complementing and expanding city content with national coverage and audiences to drive further growth. An experience-hungry, active audience Time Out’s global monthly brand audience currently stands at 136 million, with a growing Gen Z share; in Australia, Time Out is already in the top ten of lifestyle digital platforms*, has over 10 million monthly page views and over 1.1 million followers across its existing social platforms with short-form video one area the company continues to invest in. This is a hugely active and experience-hungry audience with 95% saying that they are travel users and 70% that they are passionate about travelling* – and they take action when engaging with Time Out as 93% have visited a business, venue or event after seeing it on Time Out**. Local, national as well as global: bespoke campai

High Street in Melbourne tops the third annual list of the Coolest Streets in the World, released today by Time Out, the global brand that inspires and enables people to experience the best of the city.  Time Out’s list of the Coolest Streets in the World highlights some of the most must-visit streets, roads, avenues, plazas and boulevards in cities around the globe, where locals head for a guaranteed good time. To come up with the ranking, Time Out’s global network of local editors and writers nominated the Coolest Street in their city right now – based on their hyperlocal insights and expertise – factoring in food, drink, fun, art, culture, nightlife and community vibes; all the factors which Time Out believes make cities, and spots within them, great places to live in and visit.  Melbourne continues to rank highly in Time Out’s annual list of Coolest Streets: in 2022, Gertrude Street came second, and in 2021 Smith Street topped the list. Leah Glynn, Time Out Melbourne Editor explains why High Street is this year’s number one: “Melburnians are spoiled for choice when it comes to well-trodden thoroughfares that deliver on food, culture and fun (hello Chapel Street, Sydney Road and Smith Street, to name a few). But in 2024, we’re shining the spotlight on the major artery that flows through the inner-north ’burbs of Thornbury, Northcote and Preston: High Street. “It’s cool in all the ways you’d expect – epic restaurants, hidden bars, live music venues and boutique shops – but

For decades, Coca-Cola has been a part of iconic food and culture moments – from films to music hits and more. Today, Coca-Cola is unveiling Foodmarks, which celebrate newly-created global "food landmarks" inspired by culture, created with the real magic of Coca-Cola. Launching across the world, Foodmarks are destinations and experiences with a recipe of three key ingredients: the perfect moment, the perfect meal, and an ice-cold Coca-Cola.  To launch the campaign, Coca-Cola will debut five immersive experiences globally, each inspired by a captivating moment in culture. The debut Foodmarks will invite people to rediscover the magic created during the original moment – from the time Marilyn Monroe was photographed enjoying a hot dog and a Coca-Cola from a New York City street cart, to scenes captured in the Hong Kong film “The God of Cookery.” More than 400 Foodmarks are highlighted at launch in cities and neighborhoods around the world, with more being added over the coming weeks, brought to life through a unique partnership with Time Out. Here are some of the debut, immersive launch experiences that fans can expect to see in 2024: New York City, USA – February 16-17 The first iconic Foodmark experience will debut in New York City, inspired by the famous photograph of Marilyn Monroe stopping traffic while enjoying a hot dog and an ice-cold Coca-Cola. This immersive three-day experience will create a perfect mashup of 1957 and 2024, incorporating theater, dance, technology,

New York tops the sixth annual list of the Best Cities in the World, released by Time Out today. The city ranked highly across the board for the quality of its food and cultural scenes, as well as its beauty and everything it offers making residents happy. New York was also by far the city that the most urbanites from other cities would love to live in, with 15 percent of all survey respondents globally saying they’d relocate there in a heartbeat: proof of its continued status as ‘capital of the world’. Time Out’s annual list of the Best Cities in the World provides inspiration for travel this year, but also a global snapshot of city living, with an emphasis on the factors which Time Out believes make cities great places to live and visit.  Each year, Time Out - the global media and hospitality brand that helps people experience the best of the city - surveys thousands of locals to get a unique insight into the reality of living in the world’s greatest cities right now. This year, city-dwellers were asked about the quality and affordability of the food, culture and nightlife scenes in their city and how their city makes them feel, from happiness to romance. Survey respondents were also asked about which other city they would most like to live in. These insights were combined with those of more than 100 well-travelled Time Out staff writers and editors, based in cities all over the world, who were polled for their take on which cities are the most exciting right now. All these