Food and entertainment precinct, The Corner, headed to Charlestown
The Corner will bring together independent Newcastle food producers and boutique brands and a revolving door of local music talent for a fresh vibe.
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Get excited Lake Macquarie foodies, a dynamic new food and entertainment precinct is set to be open just before Christmas.
At $10 million, The Corner at Charlestown will arrive just as summer hits and alfresco-type dining is at its best.
Located at the intersection of Pearson and Ridley streets, The Corner will bring together independent Newcastle food producers and boutique brands and a revolving door of local music talent for a fresh vibe.
The new hangout offers all day dining, casual communal eats, sunny sociable atmosphere and big flavoured foods.
“It’s going to be a bit of a game changer for the Lake Macquarie region,” Mardi Ashkine, Precinct Manager of The Corner said.
“We’re building this amazing precinct and food is the hero, there’s some beautiful place making elements in art landscaping and lighting but we’re bringing some of the best of the local CBD operators out to Charlestown.”
Not just about the food, it’s also celebrating the creative industry, with local art and music.
“We have an ongoing schedule of programming, so what we’re looking to achieve is regular entertainment from Friday after work drinks right through to Sunday evening,” she said.
“The space is really designed to be a vibrant hub that is very inclusive of where the community comes together.
“There is a huge common space that will be a stage, seating and it’ll have grass where people can sit and enjoy the sunshine, have a beer, grab an ice-cream, it is very multiple purpose.”
When The Corner officially opens on December 5, it will showcase contemporary Asian eatery Bao Brothers, Newcastle burgers-and-chicken anarchists Rascal debuting their second venue, italian gelato experts Popolo Artisan Gelato opening their first dessert bar, new artisanal cafe Hunter Espresso and 4 Pines Brewing Company pouring.
Lee’s Yum Cha will also be the first traditional chinese trolley service in the Hunter, opening in February.
Ty Burford, co-owner at Rascal, said The Corner is all about providing Newcastle with unexpected experiences.
“It’s authentic ‘ingredients’ served with love, fun and energy – this is going to be a great fit. We’re all about our original recipes, defiant flavour combinations and the unique Burger of the Week,” he said.
Nathan Martin, co-founder of Bao Brothers added, “We started with not much more than Newcastle grit and determination, and look at us now.
“We’re psyched about opening our newest venue at The Corner and can’t wait to share our passion for quality Asian food served in an authentic, immersive experience.”
The Corner’s launch will kick off with four days of live music and entertainment and there’ll also be opening weekend pop ups including Streets of Napoli woodfired pizza by Napoli Centrale Pizza Bar and Doughheads doughnuts.
The musical roster will include New Orleans style jazz, live and old-school funk, soul and reggae with some Sunday blues.