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Forest Hill’s $18 million dollar dining and entertainment precinct opens

The lavish $18 million dollar dining and entertainment area at Forest Hill Chase shopping centre has officially opened. Take a look at what’s inside.

Sophie Seargeant, 8, enjoys play equipment at The Loft at Forest Hill Chase shopping centre. Picture: Andy Brownbill
Sophie Seargeant, 8, enjoys play equipment at The Loft at Forest Hill Chase shopping centre. Picture: Andy Brownbill

The perfect place for date night, pre-Christmas catch ups or a night out with the family has opened up in Forest Hill.

An $18 million dining and entertainment precinct dubbed ‘The Loft’ on level three of Forest Hill Chase shopping centre was revealed to shoppers on Friday.

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The new space offers diners a culinary collection from around the world at its 11 restaurants.

There’s something for everyone with French crepes, barista-brewed coffee, dumplings, gourmet pizza, roadhouse burgers, modern Australian cuisine and freshly brewed bubble tea.

A large rotisserie can be seen cooking in the window of ENA Greek Street Food and a sushi train travels between the tables and booths at Toyko Metro.

The new entertainment and dining precinct has opened at The Loft at Forest Hill Chase shopping centre. Picture: Andy Brownbill
The new entertainment and dining precinct has opened at The Loft at Forest Hill Chase shopping centre. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Free samples from the new food hub were available at the opening, served by waitresses dressed as glow creatures.

The space has taken on a glow theme, with neon decorations and a secret garden display in the events space.

The Loft at Forest Hill Chase shopping centre in Forest Hill, Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. It's he shopping centre's new entertainment and dining precinct. Picture: Andy Brownbill
The Loft at Forest Hill Chase shopping centre in Forest Hill, Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. It's he shopping centre's new entertainment and dining precinct. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Children donned glow sticks and neon paraphernalia at the opening, and smashed a pinata in celebration of the new entertainment space.

It was also welcomed with dancers dressed in LED lights, Christmas carollers and a DJ.

Children got to test out the new interactive kids’ playzone, complete with a garden-design playground complete with electronic features and games.

And next to the centre’s cinema, the endless entertainers Zone Bowling and Timezone revealed a massive re-fit, featuring a revamped space and improved games.

serena.seyfort@news.com.au

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