The McPherson Building on Collins Street, Melbourne, where Il Mercato Centrale will soon open its doors. Source: Google Maps
Nearly two dozen fresh food artisans will ply their trade in Melbourne’s city centre from September 19, when the long-awaited Il Mercato Centrale project opens its doors to the public.
Originally slated to open in late 2022, the Italian dining and events development, built inside the four-storey art deco McPherson building on 546 Collins St, has remained a source of curiosity for diners and passers-by alike.
Welcoming the press into the construction site for the first time in more than two years, hospitality entrepreneur Eddie Muto and general manager Gary Pattikis on Monday explained what’s been happening behind the scenes — and what visitors and vendors can expect.
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