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CHRISTOPHER
Summer Issue 001 / 2021
PLACE Lifestyle Magazine
Visit
Christopher
Place Shopping
Centre
For all the top shopping brands
and restaurants in St Albans.
Christopher Place is located in the historic quarter Featuring quality stores like French
of St Albans just a short stroll from St Albans Connection, The White Company,
Abbey. Our open air centre is the perfect place to Honest Burger, Wagamamas and
shop or relax with family and friends. many more.
Content
Interview with Rishi 4-5
Welcome
Whistles 6-7
To Our New
Magazine
Pluto 8-9 Welcome to the first
edition of our seasonal
magazine, showcasing
the fantastic things we
Leafy 10-11 have to offer St Albans
here in the heart of our
city.
We are absolutely thrilled
Hobbs 12-13
to open our doors again
after what has been a
long and challenging
lockdown period.
Tomoka Spirits Boutique 14-15
Both our long-standing
retailers and our exciting
new tenants have been
Honest Burgers 16-17 flattered by the support
and kind words from the
people of St Albans and
are delighted to be able
Wagamama Vegan Menu 18-19 to bring life back to our
historic city centre.
We look forward to
Zizzi 20-21 welcoming even more of
you back to the centre
Top Left Image: Hobbs particularly now the sun
is shining!
Top Right Image: Zizzi Flying Tiger 22-23
Bottom Left Image: Honest Burger C Morris
Right Image: Tomoka Spirits Boutique CATHERINE MORRIS,
- Fine Spirits and Champagne. Fitness First 24-25 CENTRE MANAGER.
Image: Hobbs
I really love the shopping centre and of
course the customers. It’s a fairly small site
so it’s usually easy to keep on top of things An
Interview
and feel orderly.
I love working with everyone in the team,
especially the very friendly and welcoming
Centre Manager, Catherine Morris.
with Rishi
Image: Tomoka Spirits To give some insight into the Have you faced any challenges?
people behind the scenes As it is quite an old centre there has been a few
leaks in the loading area over the years and there
here at Christopher Place,
is lots to keep on top of. It is a constant battle of
we are going to be speaking
spotting problems before they occur!
with members of our fantastic
team; starting with Operations Any surprises?
Manager and Head of Security, I have been extremely happy to have some
Rishi Balgobin. renovations around the centre over the years that
really brought the site back to life.
What do you like about St Albans?
St Albans is of course a very historic and touristy
When did you start working at city which I enjoy, the Cathedral is my favourite
Christopher Place? part of St Albans, with the clock tower coming in
Way back in the year 2000! at a close second. I love how Christopher Place
is situated in the heart of the city and the city’s
What is your job role here at layout makes it very easy to explore all the great
Christopher Place? local businesses.
I work as the Head of Operations
and as the overall Site Manager. Describe your average day.
I wake up at 5am, and then walk over to the centre
What was your first job role? from my house in Chiswell Green. I start work at
When I started working here, I was a 6am and the first task is to do a handover with the
security guard as part of the security nightguard, then go round do some checks, only a
team. quick walk around, check for break-ins, health and
safety, deal with any hazards or cleaning.
What have been some highlights
over the years? How do you spend your free time?
I really love the shopping centre and I enjoy going for walks around the city.
of course the customers. It’s a fairly
small site so it’s usually easy to keep How have you kept yourself busy during the
on top of things and feel orderly. I lockdowns?
love working with everyone in the Deep cleaning all areas, including the whole mall
team, especially the very friendly and the entire car park, fixing any issues that may
and welcoming Centre Manager, have caused problems in the future, and making
Image: Hobbs Catherine Morris. sure we were ready for a smooth return to a fully
opened centre.
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Everyday
pieces that
are far from
everyday
New Foundations
Everyday pieces that
are far from everyday,
Whistles’ latest drop
works in tandem with
Spring Summer 21
the failsafe styles you
already own. Now is
the time to buy less
but better—think new
Styling
wardrobe foundations
Spring and summer are upon us and with them, a sense
for a world tuned into
of hope. Crisp linens and sunshine-imbued prints make
a more considered
for a warm weather wardrobe steeped in optimism, and frequency.
who better to represent this collection than model and
nutritionist Rosemary Ferguson—a woman for whom
positivity is innate.
A collective shift in mindset As we slowly reemerge from
has meant a fundamental our homes, Whistles’ spring-
change in the way that we summer collection lends itself
dress. Time spent at home has to days rediscovering the city.
placed a new focus on comfort Put a fresh foot forward in
and ease, burgeoning a relaxed this season’s most covetable
silhouette—yet one that is still chunky sandals, typified by
tailored, crisp and defined their deep footbeds and wide
at its edges; a silhouette straps—ease of wearability
that moves with, rather than being more crucial than ever.
A shopping against you, giving the wearer Clean and neutral tones of
destination long-lasting functionality. blush, stone, ecru and classic
for the busy, camel cleanse the palette after
True style autonomy has
dynamic
woman, arrived in the form of linen a season of moodier colours,
we create co-ords, featherlight shirting, with buoyant top notes of
timeless unstructured summer dresses ochre, magenta and Yves Klein
pieces with
in souvenir prints and versatile blue permeating through and
an intelligent
sense of light-wash denim pieces lifting the spirit.
design. designed to be cherished.
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Leafy has opened their first
Scandi-inspired salad bar in
Christopher Place shopping
centre.
Bringing healthy and The perfect choice for the
sustainable salad bowls, as health-conscious people of St
well as a multi-award-winning Albans this summer!
Kiss the Hippo Coffee to the
city. You’ll find our full selection of
salads, hot & cold drinks and
our full range of very unique
gifts to purchase.
Healthy
Now open at Christopher Place
Their is limited seating available outside. Please come in to
purchase your salad before sitting down outside.
For click & collect and delivery, as well as opening times visit:
www.leafy.co.uk
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5
Hobbs' Spring Summer collection is
full of effortless styles to bring joy
to your summer outfits.
Think uplifting shades of yellow and
Imbued with an
3 green alongside cheerful florals and
playful lemon prints. Here's what
we're coveting this season...
unmistakable
sense of optimism
4 1 THE BRIGHT SUN DRESS 1
In vibrant green and a contemporary
silhouette, the Tillie dress embodies
this season's upbeat mood.
2 THE PLAYFUL PRINTED SHIRT
Showcasing an exclusive hand-
painted lemon print, the Livia linen
shirt brings a playful touch to white
denim.
3 THE FRESH GINGHAM TUNIC
Simply chic, the versatile Marciella
tunic makes wearing summer's
quintessential check easier than
ever.
4 THE CHIC SHIRT DRESS
Dressed up or styled with sandals,
the Leona shirt dress puts a fresh
spin on classic polka dots.
5 THE ELEGANT ESPADRILLE
Teamed with dresses, shorts or
6 jeans, a pair of espadrilles always
lend a certain riviera chic to any
look.
6 THE WOVEN TOTE
Nothing speaks of summer quite like
an artisanal basket bag – and the
Camber tote is a seasonal essential.
2
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A Simple
Cocktail for
the Summer
Tomoka Spirits
BRAMBLE
Short and fragrant. Big love
to legendary bartender Dick
Bradsell, the creator.
You’ll need:
Boutique
• 40ml Gin (Try Brixton Gin)
• 25ml sugar syrup
• 25ml lemon juice
• 10ml Cassis (Chambord)
• Berries or lemon zest
for garnish
Summer is here and one drink that always screams
Take a large measure of dry gin
Summer is... Gin. There is nothing better to quench a and shake together with the
thirst on a hot summer’s day than a delicious Gin & Tonic, lemon and sugar syrup, pour
maybe even a cheeky cocktail (with Gin of course). over crushed ice and drizzle
the cassis through the drink.
Drink
Garnish with a lemon zest or
Brixton Gin – 45% abv Tarquins Hibiscus & Lemon – some fresh seasonal berries. A
42% abv true party pleaser.
Brixton Gin includes local
ingredients such as honey The Tarquin's Gin team down in
from nearby apiary, Brixton Cornwall have gone and made an
Bees! Juniper and citrus are expression that is just perfect if
combined with some more you love bright, vibrant, exciting
unusual botanicals - wood floral flavours in your gin.
violets and hibiscus are also in Feast your eyes upon Tarquin's
the mix for a wonderfully floral Hibiscus and Lemon Gin!
twist on a classic London Dry
Gin. It's distilled using many of the
original botanicals but with
The bottle has some fabulous the addition of lemon, along
Here are their
drawings on the label, including with a helping of rose, and then
top 2 Gins
for Summer Gustav Grais – a showman, delicately infused with hibiscus.
2021 (all famous in Brixton for his Serve with tonic, drop in a fresh
available from original choice of transport – a strawberry, and enjoy!
Tomoka Spirits zebra-drawn carriage.
Boutique). Taste: Fragrant hibiscus sits up
Taste: Crisp citrus and dry front followed by subtle sweetness
juniper with gentle wafts of floral and red fruits, followed by soft
honey and blossom on the nose lemon flashes and a touch of
and finish. Sweet Parma Violets juniper to round everything off.
contrasted with citrus really
make this a delight for the palate.
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We’re Honest Honest Burgers
St Albans
Burgers. We
make British
beef patties
in our own
Honest Burgers is a nationwide chain that makes incredible
butchery and British burgers, with an emphasis on celebrating and
rosemary collaborating with local businesses.
chips are cut
and cooked
daily. They have the locally brewed
Sumo Pale Ale from Mad Squirrel
Honest beef, pancetta, truffled
taleggio, shoestring fries, honey-
on tap, and celebrate our local dijon mayo, watercress, and
cuisine with their St Albans balsamic pickles, served with
Our restaurant is located
Burger, in collaboration with The homemade rosemary salted
in Christopher Place
Bishop's Cave. chips.
Shopping Centre, just
past the clock tower.
See the mouth-watering Available now exclusively from
St Albans Burger above, made up the Christopher Place restaurant.
7-8 Christopher Place
of:
St Albans AL3 5DQ
01727 649020
LUNCH & DINNER
Mon - Wed 11:30 – 21:30
Thu - Sat 11:30 – 22:00
Sun 11:30 – 21:00
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Wagamama launched their
biggest vegan menu to date.
Including your new favourite guests + meat lovers alike!
plant-based partner the vegan Plus you can now enjoy the
sticky ribs. Mushroom + eagerly awaited, in-restaurant
soya protein ‘ribs’, coated in exclusive, vegan chilli squid.
sweet + spicy sticky sauce.
garnished with sesame seeds Do believe the hype! Lightly
+ fresh spring onion. battered pulled king oyster
mushrooms, coated in
Wagamama’s vegan sticky shichimi + served with a sticky
ribs have become a firm dipping sauce.
Food
favourite for their plant-based
We’re committing
to making 50% of
our menu meat-free
by the end of 2021.
It’s not radical. It’s
necessary in 2021.
We promise a year
of positive action
by treading more
lightly on the earth.
this year + every
small changes. big difference
year that follows it.
Wagamama have created plant-based versions of some of their most
iconic dishes this summer and given some classics a vegan refresh.
There is no second-thought, token veggie options here. Only plant-
based heroes and powerhouse proteins!
18 CP Magazine CP Magazine 19Visit Zizzi St Albans, an Italian restaurant
located on the High Street. We offer
outdoor dining area for sunny weather.
Experience
Book online and view our Italian menu.
delicious
Italian food
Zizzi is the perfect location for
catching up with friends and
family or for a much needed
break after a shopping spree
in Christopher Place this
summer.
The restaurant serves tasty Italian
dishes from pizza, pasta and
risotto to salads and indulgent
desserts – all in a uniquely
designed restaurant. They have an
extensive vegetarian, vegan and
non-gluten menu offering, as well
as their Bambini kids menu.
They are open Monday – Sunday
for lunch and dinner whether you
are looking for a quick bite or
leisurely meal. We recommend
their 2-course lunch set menu for
£11.95 available Monday – Friday
and full of all your Zizzi favourites.
You can also dine al fresco with
their outdoor seating area to enjoy
the sunny weather this summer!
20 CP Magazine CP Magazine 21Quirky Gifts
Play Tent Stacking Tower
£8 £3
Quirky Gifts
& Accessories
Flying Tiger is the one stop shop to keep the kids
entertained this summer. With constantly changing
Ping Pong Water Gun
seasonal stock, it truly has something for everyone!
Here are some of our top picks this summer: £5 £8
Beach Set Pelican Pong Game Plane
£3 £5 £3
Get inspired by our
wild side and visit our
website:
www.flyingtiger.com
22 CP Magazine CP Magazine 23Whether you’re
looking to improve
your mind, body or
overall health this
summer, Fitness
First, St Albans is
here to help you
smash every goal!
With fantastic fitness facilities, friendly
personal trainers, and motivational group
exercises, Fitness First is here to give you a
workout unlike any other.
OPENING TIMES:
The gym is open 7 days
a week from 6am to 9pm
Monday to Friday and 8am
to 6pm on the weekends.
Health Tailored for you.
So, whether you’re looking to work up a sweat before sunrise, squeeze in some
midday deadlifts or smash it in one of our group fitness classes just before bed,
we can tailor to every timetable.
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Hours
NEALS YARD REMEDIES THE PUDDING STOP WAGAMAMA
Monday–Saturday: 9am–5pm Monday–Saturday: 11:30am–8pm Monday–Thursday: 11am–10pm
Sunday: 11am–4 pm Sunday: 10:30am–7pm Friday–Saturday: 11am–11pm
Sunday: 11am–10pm
PHASE EIGHT THE WHITE COMPANY
Monday–Saturday: 10am–5pm Monday–Saturday: 9:30am–5:30pm WHITEWALL GALLERIES
Sunday: 11am–4pm Sunday: 11am–5pm Monday–Saturday: 9:30am–5:30pm
Sunday: 11am–5pm
PLUTO TOMOKA SPIRITS BOUTIQUE
Monday–Thursday: 8am–8pm Monday–Friday: 10am–5pm DARLISH ICE CREAM
Friday: 9am–5pm Saturday: 10 am–5:30pm Mondays & Tuesdays: Closed
Saturday: 8am–2pm Sunday: 11am–4pm Wednesdays & Thursday: 12–6pm
Sunday: Closed Friday: 12–7pm
WACKY BARBER Saturday: 12–7pm
ROSE NAILS Monday: 10am–6pm Sunday: 12–7pm
Monday–Saturday: 10am–7pm Tuesday: 10am–7pm
Sunday: 11am–6 pm Wednesday: 10am–6pm FITNESS FIRST ST ALBANS
Thursday: 10am–7pm Monday–Friday: 6am–9pm
SPACE NK Friday: 10am– 6pm Saturday – Sunday: 8am–6pm
Monday–Saturday: 9:30am–5:30pm Saturday: 8:30am – 5:30pm Bank holidays: 8am–6pm
Sunday: 11am–5pm Sunday: Closed
HONEST BURGERS
SPECSAVERS FRENCH CONNECTION Monday–Wednesday: 11:30am–9:30pm
Monday–Saturday: 9am–5:30pm Monday–Saturday: 10am–5pm Thursday–Saturday: 11:30am–10:00pm
Sunday: 10am–5pm Sunday: 11am–5pm Sunday: 11:30am–9pm
FLYING TIGER HOBBS LEAFY
Monday: 10am–6pm Monday–Saturday: 10am–5pm Monday–Friday: 9am–4pm
Tuesday: 10am–6pm Sunday: 11am–5pm Saturday: 9am–5pm
Wednesday: 9am–6pm Sunday: 10am–4pm
Thursday: 10am–6pm JOJO MAMAN BÉBÉ
Friday: 10am–6pm Monday–Saturday: 9:30am–5pm ZIZZI
Saturday: 9am–6pm Sunday: 11am–5pm Monday–Saturday: 11:30am–11pm
Sunday: 10am–5pm Sunday: 11:30am–10pm
WHISTLES
SUSHIMANIA Monday–Saturday: 10am–5pm
Monday–Sunday: 12pm–11pm Sunday: 11am–5pm (all times subject to change)*
Find your
Summer
Style
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