First unveiled to the public on September 1st, Urban Eatery is the plush new food court located in the Eaton Centre. Congestion and pandemonium are part and parcel of the everyday Eaton Centre experience. Perhaps I am a bit agoraphobic because those traits are always enough to keep me away from this downtown shopping Mecca. But, upon learning of the $48 million (CAD) that was invested in this "re-vitalization" project, I was curious to see what that large sum of money looks like in brick and mortar.
The sleek, ultramodern design is a cut above the standard food court aesthetic. The absence of garbage receptacles and many disposable eating implements have an equally distinguishing effect. (Reusable utensils and plates, collection stations and an enormous dishwasher form part of the new waste reduction system). But, what about the food? Shouldn't that be just as important as - if not more than - the fanfare?
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