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DANBURY, Conn. - May 14, 2007 - On the heels of several highly anticipated store openings this month- Teavana, abercrombie Kids, New York & Co and Hollister - Danbury Fair Mall announced today the addition of seven eateries as part of their new food court lineup.
The center's new dining experience will include returning favorites Arby's, Cosimo's, Famous Cajun Grill and Subway, all slated to open in June. Dunkin Donuts, Nathan's Famous and Sbarro are slated to open in November as the renovation of the Food Court is completed. A total of 11 eateries, including the existing McDonald's, will reside in the new dining area. The line-up of eateries is all classic favorites that will provide a broad array of choices for customers.
As part of the center's first renovation in its twenty year history, the reconfigured food court is designed to improve access and visibility with a gently curved panoramic layout, enhanced storefronts and ample banquette and table seating. The center's restrooms will be expanded and completely refurbished and a new family restroom and nursing room will be added for shoppers' convenience.
Also complementing the dining experience will be a new play area for children and the renovated carousel. The newly restored carousel, which includes refurbished horses, new flooring and updated upholstery, will continue to provide fun and entertainment for families. Food Court renovations are slated to be complete November 2007.
“Danbury Fair Mall is shaping up to be a fantastic gathering place for families in the Connecticut and New York areas” said Maura Ruby, senior property manager, Danbury Fair Mall. “We are really pleased to provide shoppers and retailers a destination that delivers a special and memorable experience.”
The center's renovation is slated to be completed in spring 2008. For the latest updates and information please visit, www.danburyfairmall.com/redevelopment.
Danbury Fair Mall is a 1.3-million-square-foot regional shopping center with four anchor stores and more than 200 specialty shops located at Exit 3 off I-84 in Danbury, Conn., an affluent Fairfield County suburb. Built on the former site of the historic “Danbury State Fair,” Danbury Fair Mall serves as one of New England's largest shopping centers and is located in the heart of southwestern Connecticut's Fairfield County. For more information, please visit www.danburyfairmall.com.
Macerich is a fully integrated self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust, which focuses on the acquisition, leasing, management, development and redevelopment of regional malls throughout the United States. The company is the sole general partner and owns an 84% ownership interest in The Macerich Partnership, L.P. Macerich now owns approximately 77 million square feet of gross leaseable area consisting primarily of interests in 73 regional malls. Additional information about Macerich can be obtained from the Company's Web site at www.macerich.com.