Menlo Park Mall Completes Major Renovation

Simon, a global leader in retail real estate, marked the completion of a major renovation of Menlo Park Mall with a reception on March 2 at Havana Central, where local dignitaries and other special guests joined in celebrating the finished project.

The renovation, which began last April, touched a significant portion of the interior and exterior of the property and included a complete transformation of the existing food area into a spectacular new Dining Pavilion.

“After many months of planning and construction, we are thrilled with the overall results of the renovation and are pleased to present our finished product to our fashion forward shoppers and retailers,” said Menlo Park Mall General Manager Gilbert Bankson. “Menlo Park Mall already serves as one of central New Jersey’s premier destinations for shopping, dining and entertainment. These enhancements have created a more contemporary look for the center along with additional upgrades and amenities that will better fulfill the needs of our customers and visitors.”

Highlights of the renovation included:
• Conversion of the existing food area into a spectacular new Dining Pavilion
• Contemporary updates of key mall entrances, including new stone pavers and signage and a fresh array of landscaping elements to welcome guests entering the mall
• Transformation of Center Court into a main gathering place that features soft seating areas and complimentary charging stations, a modernized elevator and a relocation of the Guest Services booth from the mall’s upper level
• An impressive 30’H x 13’W Digital Board offering full motion video, animated graphics and live RSS feeds in brilliant color. The Digital Board, located in Center Court below the new Dining Pavilion, displays a variable mix of advertising, news, sports weather and local content
• New men’s and women’s restroom facilities in the Dining Pavilion, including upgraded finishes, fixtures and lighting as well as a family bathroom and separate nursing room
• Carpeted soft seating areas added throughout the mall for customer comfort and convenience
• New flooring featuring natural stone tile in each court section, porcelain tile throughout the common area and carpeted walkways along the upper level storefronts
• Energy efficient LED-lighting
• Cosmetic improvements and new energy efficient LED-lighting in the parking garage

Also new to the center in recent months, Havana Central, a popular Cuban-themed restaurant with roots in NYC further expanded its operations with the introduction of its first location in New Jersey in November and adidas opened a store offering a full assortment of sporting goods equipment and apparel last summer.