Oliver Bonas take over Earth
With over 45 stores across the UK, Oliver Bonas have recently opened their new store at 37 Eastcastle Street in the West End of London, in good time for the peak season trading period.
Representing Earth Hairdressing, Lewis Craig acted in arranging for the disposal of the premises comprising around 2,500 sq ft over ground and basement floors, along with an additional 1,500 sq ft of upper floor office/ancillary space.
MAC Make-Over Camden
Acting for the freeholder, Lewis Craig have arranged for a letting of retail premises at 279 Camden High Street to MAC Cosmetics.
A strong level of interest was received from a range of retailers looking to secure representation in the stretch of Camden High Street between Camden Town Underground and the world famous Camden Lock Market by Camden Lock Bridge.
Imperial Lounge lands at Airport House
Acting on behalf of Development Securities PLC, Lewis Craig are delighted to announce the recent opening of the Imperial Lounge & Restaurant at their Airport House development in Croydon.
Comprising some 6,000 sq ft, Imperial Lounge & Restaurant will take you on a journey of one of the finest eastern dining experiences in London. The interior’s ambiance has been carefully crafted to match the contemporary cuisine being created here.
Achille Salvagni Atelier acquires Mayfair flagship
Acting on behalf of Liquidators David Rubin & Partners, Lewis Craig were recently involved with the assignment of the leasehold interest at 12 Grafton Street, Mayfair to Achille Salvagni Atelier. Achille Salvagni, a member of the Italian Order of Registered Architects, and an interior and furniture designer, founded the firm in 2002.
Blüthner Pianos West End Relocation
Blüthner Pianos, represented by Lewis Craig, have opened an impressive new showroom in the heart of the West End, at the landmark 10 Portman Square development situated at the southern end of Baker Street by Portman Square, London W1.
Located alongside Waitrose and Fired Earth, close to Selfridges, the premises comprising some 4,070 sq ft, offer a two level showroom of modern design, featuring additional sound-proofed, air conditioned practice and recording rooms each featuring a grand piano.
A slice of New York from NY Fold
Bringing authentic New York style pizza to London, NY Fold, represented by retained advisers Lewis Craig, have opened their first restaurant at 103 Charing Cross Road, between Soho and Covent Garden.
NY Fold is located in the section of Charing Cross Road between Tottenham Court Road Station and Cambridge Circus, with the double-fronted restaurant offering ground floor space of some 1200 sq ft, plus ancillary basement.
Yasmeen restaurant opens in St John’s Wood!
We are delighted to advise that Yasmeen are now open at 1 Blenheim Terrace, St John’s Wood.
Lewis Craig acted on the sale of the former Italian restaurant to Yasmeen, who are a high quality Lebanese restaurant. Yasmeen have undertaken a complete refurbishment of the entire space, including their fantastic raised outside terrace overlooking the beautiful suburb of St John’s Wood.
Nando’s at MK1 Leisure Park
Nando’s, have opened their fifth restaurant in Milton Keynes. The unit, comprising some 4,000 sq ft, is located at MK1 the new fashion and leisure park located alongside the Milton Keynes Dons stadium. Lewis Craig represented Nando’s in the acquisition process.
MK 1 has an impressive line-up, with occupiers on the leisure side including Pizza Express, TGI Friday’s, Frankie & Benny’s, Prezzo and Chimichanga as well as a state of the art 11 screen Odeon Cinema. The fashion element of the development houses brands including Marks & Spencer, Primark, River Island, H&M and Outfit.
The MK1 development adds to existing operators established in and around MK Stadium, including DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, with IKEA and an Asda Supercentre located closeby.
INITO In To Spitalfields
Acting on behalf of Malletti Pizzeria, Lewis Craig have successfully disposed of the lease at 31 Bell Lane E1, being part of the Prodigy-Living Spitalfields development, to Indian urban street food operator INITO.
A high level of interest was received for the premises from a wide range of restaurant operators both niche and established names. INITO bring further cuisine diversity to the development, complementing existing operators Pizza Union and Japanese Canteen.