First-ever Angry Birds Cafe Opens in Flushing, Queens
Launches and Openings | Jul 8, 2023
iSwii by Angry Birds Retail Cafe Flushing New York
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The world’s first Angry Birds-themed retail café, called iSwii by Angry Birds Retail Cafe, opened on Saturday July 8, 2023, in Flushing’s Tangram 275,000 square-foot, multi-level retail center, in the heart of the revitalized Flushing, Queens International Market District. The new interactive café and retail destination combines in-person and on-screen thrills. In a deal facilitated by Angry Birds’ global licensing agency IMG, Angry Birds’ creator Rovio Entertainment partnered with SCG America, a leading construction conglomerate, to build a one-of-a-kind retail café for Angry Birds fans.
The 3,300-square-foot iSwii by Angry Birds Retail Cafe is adorned with modern décor and features a collection of Instagrammable NYC-themed statue installations outside the entrance, an eye-catching bright mural ceiling with Angry Birds graphics, a vibrant terrazzo counter, and flooring resembling dessert sprinkles. Additional unique Angry Birds-themed elements include nest-like wicker and hanging chairs, bird paradise graphic wall coverings, and tropical plants on the shelving units where hatchlings, the baby birds wander around. Other fun interactive features include a glass-partitioned exhibition display with chef’s custom-decorated yummy seasonal holiday cakes & pastries, all of which collectively create the most fun retail and cafe experience anyone can imagine. Interior Designs were by Tina Wu, Head of Interior Design at SCG America.
iSwii by Angry Birds Retail Cafe is also available for private parties and events in “nests,” rooms that will offer Angry Birds VR games and treats, including customizable Angry Birds-themed gift bags for party-goers.