Stacked stone details and earth tones give it a timeless quality, and comfortable seating and better lighting beg patrons to linger, said David Johnston, general manager at Arizona Mills. Johnston has eaten at every restaurant and said they offer fresh dishes that are sit-down-restaurant quality.
“They surpassed what is usually called ‘food court fare,’ ” said Johnston, who has received positive feedback from patrons. “You normally don’t go to a shopping center with the intention of eating, but they’ve said this would be enough of a draw that they would come here not to eat by default, but as part of their trip.”
Meet the new tempe food court:
Villa Italian Kitchen
Fresh dough, whole-milk mozzarella and homemade sauce are the starting point for New York-style pies. Pastas and Villa’s famous handmade Stromboli are also on the menu.
Green Leaf’s the Feel Good, Taste Good, Be Good Choice!
Select the fresh ingredients of your choice and watch your made-to-order salad be prepared. Or opt for one of the wraps, Paninis or specialty sandwiches for a healthful meal break.
Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt
Start off with non-fat frozen yogurt and add fresh fruit to craft tailor-made smoothies or sweet and salty fixings to make sundaes. Non-dairy fruit frosties, fresh-squeezed juices and natural grab-and-go snacks satiate lighter cravings.
South Philly Steaks & Fries
Cheese steaks, chicken cheese steaks, wings, fresh-cut fries and their famous fried pickle chips grace this hearty menu. Villa even used a baker’s expertise to compose a recipe so the bread tastes just like what’s served in the City of Brotherly Love.
Far East Asian Fire
Flock here for a selection of Chinese- and Japanese-inspired dishes, including noodle soups, sushi and signature dishes such as Sriracha wings and chicken with string beans.
