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Toronto-Based Food Halls

Assembly Chef's Hall Celebrates Some of Toronto's Favorite Eateries

— April 27, 2018 — Lifestyle
Assembly Chef's Hall allows diners to taste and experience flavors from 17 of Toronto's best chefs, restaurateurs and baristas. The food hall trend has already made a lasting impact on cities like Manhattan, Austin, Miami and Portland, but this unique Canadian iteration celebrates the flavors of Toronto with multicultural expressions all in a single location.

While the appeal of the Assembly Chef's Hall is clearly on the food, the design of the space should also be noted. Equipped with dimly-lit chandeliers, dark stained wood tables and an in-house DJ, the space transforms past a regular food court and becomes a unique dining experience. The space is also home to a 52-foot mural painted by Toronto's own Kathryn Macnaughton.

Those looking to dine at the Assembly Chef's Hall can enjoy the vast offerings which span multiple cuisines and flavors. Toronto favorites like DaiLo, Ramen Isshin, Mira Mira and Bluenose Lobster are featured prominently, while Tokyo Smoke and Bulldog Coffee offer up artisanal coffee. The food hall also features an accompanying app that gives users rewards for ordering through it.
Trend Themes
1. Food Hall Trend - The food hall trend has already made a lasting impact on cities and is a great opportunity for cities to enjoy multiple cuisines in a single location.
2. Artisanal Coffee - Artisanal coffee shops like Bulldog Coffee provide an opportunity to combine food and coffee experiences and could disrupt the traditional coffee industry.
3. Design-focused Food Spaces - Food halls can elevate the dining experience by focusing on the design of their space, like Assembly Chef's Hall's dimly-lit chandeliers, dark stained wood tables, and an in-house DJ.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant Industry - The food hall trend allows for a variety of restaurants to come together in a single location, potentially disrupting traditional stand-alone restaurant models.
2. Coffee Industry - Artisanal coffee shops could disrupt the traditional coffee industry by offering a unique and more personalized experience to customers.
3. Interior Design Industry - Design-focused food spaces, like Assembly Chef's Hall, present an opportunity for designers to add their unique touch and elevate the dining experience for customers.
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