Food Court Ghosts If you grew up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, you know the mall food court was the beating heart of many a teenage hangout, family gathering after shopping, movie, or whatever.

Mall owners are devoting more square footage to restaurants and bars in the hopes that diners will shop after dinner. Malls are supplementing food court mainstays with more upscale, full-service ...

So, on a recent Tuesday, I headed over after a nearly 10-year hiatus. Hillsdale Shopping Center dining terrace in San Mateo, Calif., April 1, 2025.

Food Court Ghosts If you grew up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, you know the mall food court was the beating heart of many a teenage hangout, family gathering after shopping, movie, or whatever. It was ...