"Friends" fans, you will soon be able to visit a Central Perk in Singapore that claims to be the "most authentic F.R.I.E.N.D.S experience" you've ever had. But, there's a catch.
The cafe, opening in November, will require patrons to pay a membership fee of S$1,000 ($720 USD). Yes, you could literally buy a couch resembling the one from Central Perk and put it in your own house for that amount of money.
- Priority queue for up to 5 guests
- Table reservations (including the highly sought-after couch, which is a members only benefit)
- Event bookings, with personalized Central Perk-themed invitations for each event
- Pre-launch events and tastings prior to the cafe's official opening date
Management of the cafe assures patrons in the post that they are working on giving members even more perks, and encourage "Friends" fans to email them with any ideas for products.
"Other than the main set of the café," said Central Perk's Facebook page, "we will also be introducing an extension of a STUDIO SET area, outdoor alfresco Streets of New York (recreated indoors), and also a F.R.I.E.N.D.S corner, featuring character themed wall and iconic themed furnitures Patsy the dog, Pacman machine, Monica Kitchen, Joey Italian Fine craftsmanship cabinet and F.R.I.E.N.D.S themed merchandise with floor space totalling more than 3300sq feet."