Bradford: First traders announced for Darley Street Market food court
"When we announced Darley Street Market I said I wanted it to represent the 'best of Bradford' and Bab Tooma and Northern Monk certainly do that."Further traders are set to be announced ahead of the official opening on 12 July.Leeds-based Northern Monk was founded in a cellar in Greengates, Bradford, while Bab Tooma opened its first restaurant in the city in 2016.The three floors of the building will feature a top floor food court, shops selling meat, fruit and vegetables in the middle and clothes, jewellery and cosmetics on the ground floor.There will also be a café and deli with outdoor seating in the new market square, which will also be able to host events.
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