Pier Village success.Nearly half of the 100,000 s/f of retail space has been leased up at Pier Village Pier Village is a multi-use "lifestyle center" located in Long Branch, New Jersey along the Atlantic Ocean. It opened in 2005. History The land that Pier Village now sits on was originally that of the Long Branch Pier and the Kid's World amusement park. , the new mixed-use community rising along Long Branch's burgeoning oceanfront. Nine retailers, including an exciting mix of restaurants, fashion stores and a unique beach club, have already signed on to become a part of the community, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Applied Development Company, Pier Village's developer. The $95 million project, which is already more than 50% built out, will also include 420 luxury residential residences--all in a pedestrian-friendly village setting. "We've received a tremendous response from the retail community which has recognized the unlimited potential this unique new development has to offer," said Greg Russo, vice president of Applied. "With its oceanfront setting and central location convenient to the state's major roadways and mass transportation options, Pier Village is extremely accessible from numerous regions throughout New Jersey and New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. . What's more, the creative concept we've devised will culminate in a vibrant, sophisticated atmosphere that simply doesn't currently exist in the state. As a result, we're confident that Pier Village will emerge as a popular destination for the public year round." The retail operations signed to date include McLoone's Riverside Dining, a restaurant and catering facility featuring casual, upscale American cuisine; Stewart's Root Beer, a 1950's-style eatery; a yet-unnamed three-level restaurant and beach lounge; Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (NASDAQ: RMCF) is a chocolate company retailer and manufacturer based in Durango, Colorado. It manufactures chocolate and other confections at its Durango factory, though some products are made at individual stores. , the famous national candy chain; Island Trading Company, a chic boutique which sells brands such as Tommy Bahama Tommy Bahama is a licensed line of clothing that markets high-end tropical-themed wear amongst other clothing and household goods. The company sells these products through its own chain of retail outlets in Canada and the United States, and through other retailers. , Lily Pulitzer, Flax and Cutter & Buck; and an "Old Europe This article is about the term in contemporary politics. For the archaeological meaning, see Old European culture. In January 2003 the term Old Europe surfaced after former U.S. " shoppe dedicated to coffee, ice cream and desserts. Also setting up shop will be It's Greek To Me There is also a video series called Greek to Me. That's Greek to me or It's (all) Greek to me is an idiom/dead metaphor in English, claiming that an expression is incomprehensible, either due to complexity or imprecision. , featuring authentic Greek specialties in a casual family-style setting; Kidegories, an upscale store featuring furnishings, room accessories and gifts for infants and children; The Turning Point, a breakfast and lunch restaurant with an adjoining News cart; and Ladies Work-out Express, the national fitness chain. "We're creating an upscale entertainment and cultural destination that will be active 12 months a year," said Russo. "We're looking at a jazz club, a bakery, additional gourmet food stores, a seafood market, a wine store, home furnishings and a day spa/health club." Social activities will also play a role at Pier Village, including live theater, concerts, farmers markets and arts and crafts arts and crafts, term for that general field of applied design in which hand fabrication is dominant. The term was coined in England in the late 19th cent. as a label for the then-current movement directed toward the revivifying of the decorative arts. exhibits. |
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