Areas ushers in new gastronomic era at Dresden Central Station with €2 million food court

GERMANY. Areas has transformed the food court area of Dresden Central Station with the introduction of three culinary concepts today (25 March). They represent an €2 million (US$2.16 million) investment from the global travel restaurateur.

Sharing 1,158sq m in a striking space with 200 seats, the anchor concept is a two-floor Eataly restaurant.

The line-up is completed by proprietary restaurant Speckmann’s, specialising in authentic German cuisine, and a Burger King.

Eataly is making its debut in Dresden with Areas its first German franchise partner.

The restaurant is serving its original recipe pizza, focaccia and pasta dishes as part of a hospitality experience which includes a coffee lounge, an Italian pastry shop and an extensive food market selling original Italian specialities.

The food court features a gallery which offers excellent views of the station’s hustle and bustle.

Areas Deutschland CEO Anne-Pierre de Cosnac said, “Working with our partners, we have brought three concepts together in one space. Top-quality international products, traditional specialities and fast food – travellers and locals alike will be delighted.”

DB Station&Service Head of Commercial Sales, South East Regional Division Oliver Andrade Wittki commented, “By collaborating with Areas, we have gained an expert partner with outstanding knowledge of the food & beverage retail sector. This will transform Dresden Central Station into a new food hotspot.”

Dresden Central Station serves more than 60,000 passengers daily.

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