The mall food court was the beating heart of many a teenage hangout, but sadly many once-loved chains have long shuttered.

“We’re excited to take over the Mall of America location because we’re restaurant operators ... beside other prepared food stations at the Hy-Vee stores. Sharpe said he believes the concept ...

If you grew up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, you know the mall food court was the beating heart ... and folded it into its "Triple Treat" stores alongside Orange Julius. From there, it slowly faded ...