Auckland eateries The Store and Ortolana to close as Britomart redevelopment begins
Popular Auckland eateries Ortolana and The Store are closing their doors in October to make way for a major redevelopment of the Britomart precinct. The venues, which have operated for over a decade, were well-regarded community staples.
Why it matters
The closure marks a significant change in the landscape of a major Auckland commercial and social hub, impacting local dining culture.
Britomart's Ortolana and The Store are set to close next month before major redevelopment in the precinct. Picture / Babiche Martens
Two popular Auckland eateries are closing after more than a decade.
Ortolana and fellow Savor Group eatery The Store will close next month as Britomart undergoes a major redevelopment, with a premium office tower planned for the site of The Pavilions.
The much-loved venues have been fixtures of Britomart since they opened in 2013, becoming familiar stops for workers, shoppers, and visitors to the precinct.
Both eateries confirmed the news on their social media yesterday and invited diners to stop by in their final few weeks of service.
The Store will have its last day on October 11, while Ortolana will plate its final dish a week later on October 18.
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