{"id":13218,"date":"2023-02-16T14:28:09","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T22:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/boutique-food-hall-queens-cross-coming-to-the-toronto-eaton-centre\/"},"modified":"2023-02-16T14:28:10","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T22:28:10","slug":"boutique-food-hall-queens-cross-coming-to-the-toronto-eaton-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/boutique-food-hall-queens-cross-coming-to-the-toronto-eaton-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"Boutique Food Hall ‘Queen’s Cross’ Coming to the Toronto Eaton Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Toronto Eaton Centre<\/a>, one of the most heavily trafficked locations in Toronto\u2019s Downtown Core, is in the headlines again with an update to improve the shopping mall’s role as a lively and vibrant destination. Partnering with restauranteurs Oliver and Bonicini Hospitality, Cadillac Fairview<\/a>\u2019s latest update to the centre will see the development of a new boutique “chef-driven” culinary experience, dubbed Queen\u2019s Cross<\/a>, added onto the existing food hall.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Queen’s Cross will bring 15 new food stalls to the Toronto Eaton Centre, image courtesy of Cadillac Fairview<\/span><\/p>\n

Targeting an opening date in Fall 2023, Queen\u2019s Cross contemplates the transformation of 19,000 ft\u00b2 of the shopping centre\u2019s closed south end food court to create a renewed dining area housing 15 restaurant stalls with seating for 300 guests. The project has a distinct design vision, from full-service creative design studio Solid Design Creative<\/a>, that seeks to inject vibrancy into an industrial-style space with auxiliary elements like greenery and neon signage.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“As a landmark destination in the city, we are constantly evolving our retail and dining mix to suit the needs of our visitors, and we are thrilled to collaborate with the visionaries at O&B to bring Queen’s Cross to CF Toronto Eaton Centre,” said Sheila Jennings, General Manager at Cadillac Fairview. “The addition of Queen’s Cross not only amplifies, but also greatly expands, the dining options across the north to south ends of the centre, and we’re delighted to deliver this elevated and approachable food hall experience to our guests.”<\/p>\n

The food hall features an industrial design with greenery and neon signage to add life, image courtesy of Cadillac Fairview<\/span><\/p>\n

In terms of changes to the existing food hall, brinigng Queen\u2019s Cross to life will require revisions to the space to improve mobility and accessibility. Three new staircases are proposed to create new access to the mall\u2019s Level 1 from the South Court area at ground level, while elevator improvements including the expansion of the existing cabs will allow for more convenient access for families with strollers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The restaurant offerings will include quick-service brands and O&B restaurant offshoots, image courtesy of Cadillac Fairview<\/span><\/p>\n

Food offerings at Queen\u2019s Cross are being curated to celebrate the diversity of Toronto\u2019s multicultural food scene. The global selection includes a mix of quick-service brands and off-shoots of existing O&B restaurants including\u00a0Maison Selby\u00a0and the nearby Le\u00f1a, with such named concepts as:<\/p>\n