# Eclectic Mall Food Halls CF Toronto Eaton Centre is Set to Introduce Queen's Cross Food Hall By Kalin Ned | Published 2024-04-25 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queens-cross-food-hall References: [newswire](https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/cf-toronto-eaton-centre-to-welcome-queen-s-cross-food-hall-on-april-24-898635388.html)  The [Queen's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairmont-the-queen-elizabeth) Cross Food Hall, a greatly anticipated culinary destination, recently opened its doors at [CF Toronto Eaton Centre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylight-galleria). This chef-driven food hall was developed by [Oliver & Bonacini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queens-cross) (O&B) and promises to cater to a diverse array of palates with its eclectic offerings. The Queen's Cross Food Hall is located at the south end of the mall's lower level and spans an impressive 19,000 square feet. In total, it features 13 distinct food stalls, two rotating pop-up stalls, a chic bar, and café seating for up to 300 guests. Designed to provide quick and satisfying meal solutions for shoppers, office workers, students, and visitors alike, the food hall offers a vibrant mix of globally inspired cuisines. Image Credit: The Queen's Cross Food Hall ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 23% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Culinary Diversity Embrace:** Opportunities to capitalize on diverse food offerings and global cuisines within mall settings for enhanced customer experiences. - **Chef-driven Concept Expansion:** Potential to expand chef-driven food hall concepts to other shopping centers, creating unique culinary experiences in unconventional locations. - **Quick Service Innovation:** Innovative approaches to quick meal solutions in food halls that cater to the fast-paced lifestyles of various consumer groups. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Retail:** Exploring the integration of diverse food hall concepts within retail spaces to drive foot traffic and boost overall shopping experiences. - **Hospitality:** Adapting chef-driven food hall models in hospitality settings to offer guests curated culinary experiences that go beyond traditional hotel dining. - **Food & Beverage:** Developing new strategies in the food and beverage industry to provide quick and satisfying meal solutions for a wide range of consumer segments within food halls. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Toronto-Based Food Emporiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queens-cross.md) - [Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefs-hall.md) - [Revitalized Food Court Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centre-eaton-de-montral.md) - [Energy Efficient Mall Redesigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylight-galleria.md) - [Flavorful Toronto Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/able-fare-social-table.md) - [Premium Virtual Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-hub1.md) - [Toronto Restaurant Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earls-yorkdale.md) - [Elevated Flagship Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toronto-eaton-centre-store.md) - [Renovated Food Court Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-food-courts.md)