The Food District is a newly opened space within Mississauga's Square One mall that spans 34,000 square feet and provides access to a variety of local, handmade goods in a market-style setting that takes inspiration from food emporiums past and present. Within the expansive food hall, mall-goers will find everything from cafes and sit-down restaurants to shops to purchase freshly baked bread, fish, flower arrangements, olive oil and plenty of grab-and-go meals. The Food District also serves as a great place to pick up unique gifts and its setup allows for easy browsing and a relaxed experience when meandering between individual stalls from separate vendors.
Appealing to foodies, the community-centered interactive food concept is a hub for tastings, cooking classes, dinner parties, book signings and more.
In-Mall Food Emporiums
The Food District at Square One Shares Food, Drinks, Classes & More
Trend Themes
1. In-mall Food Emporiums - In-mall food emporiums are quickly gaining popularity as they provide unique dining experiences, shopping options, and entertainment all in one location.
2. Market-style Food Halls - Market-style food halls are becoming a trend as they offer customers a wide range of food options in a single, shared space, allowing for a more diverse, communal dining experience.
3. Interactive Food Concepts - Interactive food concepts are becoming popular by providing events like cooking classes, tastings, dinner parties to cater to food enthusiasts with a unique experience.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Retail companies should invest in building market-style food halls, which provide a convenient space for leisurely eating, shopping, and entertainment for customers, all while driving more foot traffic to the store.
2. Hospitality - Hospitality companies can benefit from the growing trend of in-mall food emporiums, which can provide ideal meeting space with various dining and shopping options for customers.
3. Education - Education companies can leverage market-style food halls as a way of providing interactive experiences for food enthusiasts, hosting cooking classes and tastings for the community in a public space.