Recently Universal re-named the upcoming dessert-focused CityWalk addition to The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen. Gone is the word factory, (and hopefully any comparisons to a certain Wonka). Universal is making quick work of converting the old NBA City restaurant into their steampunk creation and we have an update to show off some of the new features added to the facade. Also, Universal started looking for team members for their opening team, and they even put out a casting call for two all-original walk-around characters:

• Penolope Toothsome – A female, 5’7″ to 6′ tall with a British accent, simply described as having traveling the globe to gain the knowledge of “all things chocolate”.
• Jaques – A male, 5’8″ to 6’1″ tall, described as a robot companion to Penelope who will wear a costume that will cover their entire body, including face, but still will be able to speak.

 
I guess now the Toothsome name makes sense. It’s a character’s name! Things are really starting to sound interesting for this unique dining experience. For a look at some of the featured menu items, check out my previous post. See the photo report below of construction progress and stay tuned for more updates!

Construction Update

Lots of great additions added since last time we took a look

Steampunk style pipes added

Fake tanks that look just like the concept art

Love the style of the decor

Pipes are larger than life

Really beautiful design

Workers adding new touches to pipes

View directly under the decorative tanks

Brickwork looking great in center of facade

This area will be filled with steampunk gears when it’s done

Decorative accents being added to windows

Accents added to top and bottoms of windows

Large decorative area being worked on on left side of building

Closer view of tower on left

The new name has been added to the work walls

One last look before we finish up. Can’t wait until we see some tall smokestacks on top!

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