Introducing: Urban Eatery, the Eaton Centre’s new, disconcertingly Danish food court
Introducing: Urban Eatery, the Eaton Centre’s new, disconcertingly Danish food court
By Caroline Aksich | September 1, 2011
By Caroline Aksich | 09/01/2011
The Eaton Centre’s new food court, featuring Panton S chairs. No, really. (Image: Caroline Aksich)
The food court experience is a notoriously horrible one. The ambiance is nonexistent, the options are limited to the typical fast-food chains, and the waste produced is enormous. For years, the Eaton Centre food court has been no exception—that is, until Cadillac-Fairview embarked on creating Canada’s first “destination food court” there. It took $48 million and 14 months of renovations to transform the subterranean food court into an “urban eatery”—something that feels more like Copenhagen (mid-century modern furniture, a red, white and wood colour palette) than Toronto—until you see the A&W at least. But Cadillac-Fairview didn’t just want to give the space a facelift; they wanted to change the experience as a whole (indeed, they’ve billed it as “downtown eating, redefined”). The Styrofoam plates and next-to-useless plastic knives are out (unless of course, you order to go), and surprisingly strong crockery and decently weighted cutlery are in. They’ve also brought in a handful of Toronto restaurants and mini-chains, like Urban Herbivore, Amaya Express and Liberty Noodle. It’s not Splendido, but it’s a whole lot better than what it replaced. And it’s home to what has to be the nicest KFC we’ve ever seen.
87184 (Image: Caroline Aksich) Inside the bright, shiny new Eaton Centre food court Introducing: Urban Eatery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC-inside-wide-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC-inside-wide.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC-inside-wide.jpg 656 438 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-urban-eatery/slide/ec-inside-wide/ ec-inside-wide 0 0
Inside the bright, shiny new Eaton Centre food court
87186 (Image: Caroline Aksich) Subtext: don’t steal our dishware. Introducing: Urban Eatery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC3-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC3.jpg 656 438 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-urban-eatery/slide/ec3/ ec3 0 0
Subtext: don’t steal our dishware.
87187 (Image: Caroline Aksich) Mid-century modern Bertoia side chairs. At the Eaton Centre. Introducing: Urban Eatery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC6-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC6.jpg 656 438 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-urban-eatery/slide/ec6/ ec6 0 0
Mid-century modern Bertoia side chairs. At the Eaton Centre.
87191 (Image: Caroline Aksich) Panton S chairs designed by Denmark’s Verner Panton in the ’60s. Their playful shape and vibrant colour break the neutral colour monotony, and they’re comfortable too. Introducing: Urban Eatery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC16-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC16.jpg 656 438 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-urban-eatery/slide/ec16/ ec16 0 0
Panton S chairs designed by Denmark’s Verner Panton in the ’60s. Their playful shape and vibrant colour break the neutral colour monotony, and they’re comfortable too.
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87188 (Image: Caroline Aksich) This is the pulper. After food is collected at a food station, the food and paper waste is tossed into the pulper, which draws out 88 per cent of the moisture, then spits out dry, compostable pulp. Ladies and gentleman, welcome to the future. Introducing: Urban Eatery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC8-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC8.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC8.jpg 656 438 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-urban-eatery/slide/ec8/ ec8 0 0
This is the pulper. After food is collected at a food station, the food and paper waste is tossed into the pulper, which draws out 88 per cent of the moisture, then spits out dry, compostable pulp. Ladies and gentleman, welcome to the future.
87189 (Image: Caroline Aksich) This bad boy can spit out 1,400 clean dishes an hour. Introducing: Urban Eatery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC9-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC9.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC9.jpg 656 438 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-urban-eatery/slide/ec9/ ec9 0 0
This bad boy can spit out 1,400 clean dishes an hour.
87190 (Image: Caroline Aksich) Say goodbye to Styrofoam! The urban eatery is all about the sit-down dining service. Introducing: Urban Eatery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC10.jpg 656 438 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-urban-eatery/slide/ec10/ ec10 0 0
Say goodbye to Styrofoam! The urban eatery is all about the sit-down dining service.
87194 (Image: Caroline Aksich) In an attempt to curb waste, there are no garbage bins around, only collection stations. Introducing: Urban Eatery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC38-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC38.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC38.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-urban-eatery/slide/ec38/ ec38 0 0
In an attempt to curb waste, there are no garbage bins around, only collection stations.
87192 (Image: Caroline Aksich) The tables are all made of Corian. Introducing: Urban Eatery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC23-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC23.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC23.jpg 656 984 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-urban-eatery/slide/ec23/ ec23 0 0
The tables are all made of Corian.
87195 (Image: Caroline Aksich) There are 980 seats of various heights, colours and materials in the new space. Introducing: Urban Eatery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC43-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC43.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC43.jpg 656 438 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-urban-eatery/slide/ec43/ ec43 0 0
There are 980 seats of various heights, colours and materials in the new space.
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87220 (Image: Caroline Aksich) Los Angles–based Table Art manufactured the dishware. The unbreakable plates and mugs are made out of melamine. Introducing: Urban Eatery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECP2-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECP2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECP2.jpg 656 438 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-urban-eatery/slide/ecp2/ ecp2 0 0
Los Angles–based Table Art manufactured the dishware. The unbreakable plates and mugs are made out of melamine.
87221 (Image: Caroline Aksich) These stackable glasses clink like real glass, but they sure don’t crack like real glass. They’re actually made out of borosilicate, a material typically used to make chemistry lab equipment. It’s not shatterproof, but it’s far more durable than traditional glass. Introducing: Urban Eatery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECP4-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECP4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECP4.jpg 656 438 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-urban-eatery/slide/ecp4/ ecp4 0 0
These stackable glasses clink like real glass, but they sure don’t crack like real glass. They’re actually made out of borosilicate, a material typically used to make chemistry lab equipment. It’s not shatterproof, but it’s far more durable than traditional glass.
87222 (Image: Caroline Aksich) Note the Michael Snow–inspired geese. Introducing: Urban Eatery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECP7-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECP7.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECP7.jpg 656 438 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-urban-eatery/slide/ecp7/ ecp7 0 0
Note the Michael Snow–inspired geese.
87193 (Image: Caroline Aksich) The new food court is home to 24 vendors, dominated by big international chains (Subway, McDonald’s). But there’s also a number of Toronto-based restaurants that have joined the Eaton Centre roster, including Amaya Express, Liberty Noodles and Urban Herbivore. Introducing: Urban Eatery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC32-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC32.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EC32.jpg 656 438 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-urban-eatery/slide/ec32/ ec32 0 0
The new food court is home to 24 vendors, dominated by big international chains (Subway, McDonald’s). But there’s also a number of Toronto-based restaurants that have joined the Eaton Centre roster, including Amaya Express, Liberty Noodles and Urban Herbivore.
87203 (Image: Caroline Aksich) The Urban Herbivore, more familiar from Augusta Avenue, serves vegan food. At the Eaton Centre Introducing: Urban Eatery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECO-herbivore-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECO-herbivore.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECO-herbivore.jpg 656 438 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-urban-eatery/slide/eco-herbivore/ eco-herbivore 0 0
The Urban Herbivore, more familiar from Augusta Avenue, serves vegan food. At the Eaton Centre
87197 (Image: Caroline Aksich) Hemant Bhagwani’s ubiquitous Amaya Express chain Introducing: Urban Eatery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECO-amaya-express-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECO-amaya-express.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECO-amaya-express.jpg 656 438 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-urban-eatery/slide/eco-amaya-express/ eco-amaya-express 0 0
Hemant Bhagwani’s ubiquitous Amaya Express chain
87208 (Image: Caroline Aksich) Liberty Noodle is here too Introducing: Urban Eatery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECO-liberty-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECO-liberty.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECO-liberty.jpg 656 438 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-urban-eatery/slide/eco-liberty/ eco-liberty 0 0
Liberty Noodle is here too
87214 (Image: Caroline Aksich) When the food operators planned their redesigns, they had to collaborate with the Eaton Centre to achieve a cohesive aesthetic. This is what happened to Sbarro. Introducing: Urban Eatery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECO-sbarro-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECO-sbarro.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECO-sbarro.jpg 656 438 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-urban-eatery/slide/eco-sbarro/ eco-sbarro 0 0
When the food operators planned their redesigns, they had to collaborate with the Eaton Centre to achieve a cohesive aesthetic. This is what happened to Sbarro.
87207 (Image: Caroline Aksich) Fancy new digs, same old colonel. Introducing: Urban Eatery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECO-KFC-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECO-KFC.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECO-KFC.jpg 656 438 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-urban-eatery/slide/eco-kfc/ eco-kfc 0 0
Fancy new digs, same old colonel.
87209 (Image: Caroline Aksich) Don’t worry, McDonald’s isn’t budging. Introducing: Urban Eatery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECO-mcd-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECO-mcd.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ECO-mcd.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/food/introducing-urban-eatery/slide/eco-mcd/ eco-mcd 0 0
Don’t worry, McDonald’s isn’t budging.
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Urban Eatery, Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St., torontoeatoncentre.com
First destination food court in the GTA? Yet another Anglo-centric comment. Why don’t you go to Pacific Mall or any of the Chinese food courts in Scarborough. Those have been destination food courts for people who actually know food for years.
@HPC: Let’s just say that there are a few more people around the Eaton Centre than near the places you describe, which are located far away in Car Land. But it’s just a food court. No need to start an ethnic conflict over this.
Pacific Mall definitely has a great food court – words I have never typed before – worth the drive if you have a car. It’s like a little piece of Hong Kong. No designer ambiance, but really authentic food and hubbub to match.
The designer of the dinning terrace aka food court is brillant!
48 million. Good grief. Wasn’t the old, ugly food court making bank?
This is kinda similar to the look the new McDonalds are going for, no?
Madness! You would not find me eating out of those plates or knifes… good grief! the centre has so many street people and shady people… yuk! Th eonly good thing is that it employs so much more people as you have to think how many plain clothes security officers they have to spy on who is stealing the dinnerware!
The photos looked good until I saw the Bourbon St. Grill (Americans know it as Kelly’s Cajun Grill — the “bourbon chicken samples” people) which is hands down the worst fast food chain in history.
For those who haven’t noticed, they serve junk Chinese crap passing itself off as Cajun, and people actually line up for it. Boggles the mind. Why not serve sushi at the Mexican booth and BBQ pork ribs at the Halal or vegan booth while they’re at it? That would be just as authentic as putting Cajun names over Manchu Wok crap.
Congratulations IKEA for your newest E X P A N S I O N!
LAME!
Looks like a food court I would actually want to eat in – well done! And finally an vegetarian option in a food court, progress!
shut your hole, Francois, I don’t think HPC was making this some kind of ethnic war, just that it’s been done. as for your snootiness about there being a larger population around eaton ctr, who said that had anything to do with it? what kind of deflection/argument is that?
$48 mill for this?? Is there a doorman as well?
Profits with undertone of class war.
A swankier place allows mall to charge more rent from the restos, who then charge mall-goers in turn. Also pays for more security folks, further deterring bums and kids.
Exclude baseball cap & backpack hi-school kids in favour of richer 20-30 somethings (who attract upscale chains to mall). After all, if you don’t shop and just mill about, ur just hanging out at the food court leaving chewed gum on the expensive new chairs.
Hey, Eaton Centre’s investors need solid investment returns since the world’s gotten more expensive (thanks to swankier malls).
Sorry for my cynicism. What’s food got to do with this?
@hmph: “Shut your hole”? I would answer your questions if you had asked them in a civilized manner.
Hey Tex,
Your anger and hostility is alarming. So tired of seeing your childish and meaningless rants on every board you can find. Get a life!!
I was at Eaton Centre the other night and noticed the south end food court and retail section was shut down. I’m not a big fan of food courts in general. I decided to go check out the new digs. It’s modern – sleek – great high ceilings and space which the old location didn’t have. PLUS… it’s on a level down below the lowest level of stores so it’s kind of isolated from shopping. Congrats Cadillac Fairview for the reno – much needed. There will always be whiners leaving comments… let them eat cake.
Pacific Mall?! I wouldn’t put that crap in my mouth even if someone paid me to do so.