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The Opening of Nyla (named by BS Online) Big Hit Magazine September 2002 Issue #42

Dinner, anyone? Our Britney has added restaurateur to her already impressive list of achievements with the launch of Nyla. Yep, her own very restaurant! Brit named the hip venue after her two favourite places - New York (NY) and Louisana (La). The menu's full of dishes with a Southern flair, while the space itself is decked out in Brit's favourite colours - cranberry, orchid and deep mango. "We wanted to create an environment that embodies Britney's image today - of a just blooming flower," the interior designer said. We're not really sure what that means, but it all looks good! The torrential rain kept some away from the launch, but those who did make it included rapper Ja Rule, magician David Copperfield and ... former teen wonder Debbie Gibson!? Britney, however, was an hour late for the opening and disappointed fans when she finally did arrive. After waiting two hours in the rain, they didn't even get a wave. Oops, she did it again!

Still, now even the weather could dampen Brit's enthusiasm. "I am so excited," she said. "This is going to be my new hangout." Just don't expect to see any signs of Justin Timberlake at the posh new eatery. First Britney had to change the name (it was to be called Pinky's, the pet name Justin called her). Now the "Justin" cocktail has been scratched from the menu too. Poor thing.