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Back in June, a trusted tipster revealed to us that Westfield Century City was set to score a new Nordstrom and LA's very first Eataly as part of its $800 million renovation. After months of speculation, last week the epic shopping destination confirmed that it has indeed snagged Westside Pavilion's Nordstrom, and today we have official word that Westfield will also be the home to NYC-based artisanal Italian food marketplace and stylish eater haunt, Eataly.
The property tells us that the Mario Batali-helmed restaurant will feature "a rooftop birreria bar and lounge offering 360-degree panoramic city views." Eataly and Nordstrom will join a remodeled three-level Bloomingdale's and brand-new two-level Macy's in 2017.
"Combining Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Macy's, and Eataly within one sophisticated location is a major milestone," says Greg Miles, Westfield U.S. Chief Operating Officer. "It perfectly accords with our conviction that Century City become not only the unquestioned epicenter of style on the westside of Los Angeles, but also take its place as Westfield's next iconic destination that completely revolutionizes the modern shopping experience."