The new Mercadoteca unit will be located in the food court of Shopping Crystal.| Photo: Disclosure

Shopping Crystal will receive a new Mercadoteca unit in the second half of 2023. The new venture will occupy the space where the food court used to be, and intends to combine elaborate gastronomy with entertainment options. The project, a partnership between Claudia Pereira Arquitetura and architect Ralf Sperka, seeks to bring a variety of environments, with areas for restaurants, lounges and sets of tables ranging from taller models to intimate options.

“The idea is to take advantage of the facilities of a mall, such as having other commercial operations nearby, parking, air conditioning and security. But, unlike food courts, which generally aim at a quick turnover of customers, the space seeks a longer stay and a more complete experience. We will have more comfort, be it through the sofas and armchairs of the furniture or in the atmosphere provided by the ambient sound and lighting”, explains the architect Claudia Pereira.

Mercadoteca Batel will have a central stage for musical performances, dance performances, humor and other artistic manifestations, in addition to a kids space with its own floor, equipped with monitors and various toys. There will also be a balcony, facing Rua Comendador Araújo, with a retractable awning.

About Mercadoteca

Mercadoteca is the first gastronomic market in Curitiba, opened in 2015 in the Mossunguê neighborhood. In addition to 20 stores, it has cultural attractions ranging from live music to literary meetings, wine classes and programs aimed at children. Since 2018, it belongs to Grupo Vino!.