The mall food court is no longer just for greasy corn dogs, lemonade and cinnamon buns – and Emeryville Bay Street mall is taking note.
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Under new ownership, the mall is revitalizing its dining space by adding seven new restaurants to its "Bay Break Dining Terrace" according to a press release issued last week by commercial real estate company CenterCal.
"The vision for Bay Street Emeryville is to create an inviting and dynamic experience that can meet the needs of all of our guests and the communities we serve whether that's shopping, dining, entertainment or even access to groceries and daily essentials," said Craig Ramey, president of Pacific Northwest and Bay Area at CenterCal in the release.
The new additions include known restaurants like East Coast burger chain, Shake Shack, and local institutions as well, like the ice cream innovator Humphrey Slocombe.
"Launching the new Bay Break Dining Terrace at Bay Street Emeryville and welcoming a grocer underscores this vision and marks the beginning of a new chapter for the community as we renovate and build new future forward amenities that are responsive to what guests are looking for: a convenient and vibrant destination to spend and enjoy time with friends and family," said Ramey.
The other restaurants opening up are Arthur Mac's Little Snack, an Oakland-based beer garden, Sababa, an Israeli street food restaurant and Flybird Chicken, a fried chicken restaurant, both founded by the same chef, Guy Eshel, Uchiwa Ramen, a Japanese ramen spot based in San Rafael, and Flatstick Pub, a sprawling craft beer and minigolf operation.
Other businesses opening up at the mall in the near future include a virtual reality experience, a well-known accessories brand, a mattress label and a furniture store.
The city of Emeryville also recently approved plans for a full-scale grocery store on the south side of the mall, with expanded walking and biking lanes.
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