Longtime mall food court tenant closes as others prepare to open

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Longtime mall food court tenant closes as others prepare to open

Feb. 21, 2025 After decades at The Empire Mall, China Pantry has closed. The Chinese restaurant’s space in the food course is empty, though the mall is working on a replacement tenant. Another Chinese restaurant, Stir Fry Express, opened across the food court last year. Owner Semir Secic is planning to open a second restaurant in the food court, potentially at the end of the month. El Burrito will offer create-your-own burritos, bowls, tacos and…