what opened in the old lord and taylor on 5th ave

The former Lord & Taylor building on Fifth Avenue now has Shaver Hall , a new food hall with restaurants, food stalls, and bars. It opened on June 26, 2026, in the landmark Midtown space owned by Amazon.

Quick Scoop

Shaver Hall is the main new tenant in the old Lord & Taylor flagship at 424 Fifth Avenue. Reports describe it as a roughly 35,000-square-foot dining destination with chef-driven eateries, full-service restaurants, and live entertainment. Some coverage also says the opening day format includes 11 food stalls, three sit-down restaurants, and two bars.

What’s inside

The lineup includes a mix of casual and upscale food options, plus a modern bodega-style concept. One preview highlighted vendors such as Pick & Cheese and other chef-led spots arriving inside the hall. The space is meant to make the long-vacant former department store publicly accessible again after the store closed in 2019.

Timing

Shaver Hall opened to the public on June 26, 2026, with operating hours generally listed as 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Several reports note that individual restaurant hours may vary.

TL;DR

Shaver Hall opened in the old Lord & Taylor on Fifth Avenue, turning the historic building into a big Midtown food hall.