Malls are struggling now, but in days of old, they were abuzz with social activity. This relic of the food court is still ...

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 a place to choose from ...

In the late 1980s, the discount retail chain Kmart reinvented itself with a bold experiment called American Fare — an upscale grocery store on steroids. One of its most popular attractions was a food ...

Mall food courts don't always have specific rules, but they aren't free-for-alls either. A bit of extra courtesy is appreciated by both staff and other diners.