KUKUI‘ULA — Living Foods will celebrate its grand opening on Sept. 16, Alexander & Baldwin, the owner of The Shops at Kukui‘ula, announced Tuesday.
“We are thrilled to welcome Living Foods to The Shops at Kukui‘ula,” said A&B Regional Manager Stacie Chiba-Miguel. “Residents and visitors will have more shopping and dining options at the shops, and can enjoy the new offerings of restaurant-quality, ready-to-eat items while shopping for local and organic fresh produce.”
Living Foods is a specialty grocer that aims to bring the Kaua‘i community healthy food choices and a place for kama‘aina and visitors alike to gather. Living Foods features a cafe offering coffee and fresh-baked goods, and an all-day restaurant offering a range of gourmet meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Combined, the Living Foods owners and management team bring more than 30 years of experience in the Kaua‘i restaurant industry, led by President and Managing Partner Nicole Freeland. Matthew Duncan is the assistant general manager, and Executive Chef Mark Arriola add their talent and experience to the leadership team.
“We look forward to offering premier food items and first-class customer service to our guests,” Freeland said. “Our new ownership and team are excited to be part of The Shops at Kukui‘ula ‘ohana, and we are ready to serve the community.”
Living Foods was founded in 2021 and provides a welcome and inclusive environment for residents and visitors to stop by for carefully curated take-away items, or stay awhile for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine.
“To us, ‘‘ohana’ means bringing the community together around high-quality and socially conscious products and ingredients daily,” said a spokesperson for Living Foods. “At Living Foods, we are always celebrating the craft of aloha. We will be open daily, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.”
• Info: livingfoodshawaii.com, @livingfoodshawaii on social media
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Dennis Fujimoto, staff writer and photographer, can be reached at 245-0453 or dfujimoto@thegardenisland.com.
