PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. (Sept. 22, 2016) — Following the announcement of Bentons Sports Shop’s plan to return to Swarthmore Avenue, Caruso Affiliated announced today that Vintage Grocers, a classic, hometown specialty market, is confirmed to join its Palisades Village project. Set to open in summer 2018, Palisades Village will be a walkable, charming community gathering place that will serve as a centerpiece of the neighborhood with diverse shopping, dining and lifestyle offerings.
“The future of Swarthmore Avenue has been shaped solely by community input, and a specialty grocer was deemed essential to the project from the very beginning. Then, we sought to find the best partner in this category, and we are pleased to have Vintage Grocers on-board,” said Rick Caruso, founder and CEO of Caruso Affiliated. “It will be instrumental in bringing this special property back to life and will add to the community experience for generations to come.”
Vintage Grocers will be an intimate, one-of-a-kind neighborhood market specifically catered to the Palisades community. The market will feature a range of offerings including deli, produce, bakery, gourmet cheese, meat and seafood, wine and spirits, produce, natural living and more, all sourced from leading local California food and beverage purveyors. This location on Sunset Boulevard also will offer unique highlights such as a pizza oven, poke bar and juice bar, along with convenient subterranean and street parking. This marks the third location for the retailer, with the original Vintage Grocers anchoring the Trancas Country Mart in Malibu, and the brand’s second location slated for a fall 2016 opening at Caruso’s, The Promenade at Westlake.
“We look forward to bringing our homegrown market, Vintage Grocers, to Palisades Village,” said Paige Laurie, owner of Vintage Grocers & Trancas Country Market. “On the heels of our opening at The Promenade at Westlake, we are delighted to introduce our exceptional selection of food and customer service to another premiere dining and retail destination by Caruso Affiliated.”
Palisades Village by Caruso was shaped over the past years by thousands of conversations and meetings with residents of this community, and the revitalization is designed to respect and honor Pacific Palisades’ history and its meaning. Vintage Grocers will be joined by unique shops and great restaurants with outdoor dining, a park and a place to host neighborhood meetings. Swarthmore will be pedestrian-friendly with a beautifully landscaped park serving as the centerpiece. Caruso Affiliated is currently underway with its construction and is planning for a summer 2018 opening for all tenants.
For more information, please visit www.palisadesvillageca.com.
About Caruso Affiliated
Caruso Affiliated is one of the largest, privately held real estate development companies in the U.S. All of its properties are distinguished by a unique combination of architectural and design excellence, an unparalleled guest experience and a dedication to serving the local community – transforming them into central gathering places for residents and tourists alike. Its premier retail, residential and mixed-use properties welcome millions of people annually, and two of its marquee properties, The Grove and The Americana at Brand, rank in Shopping Center Today’s list of the top 15 shopping centers around the world, based on sales per square foot, 75% above the industry norm. The Grove also ranks as #2 on Fortune’s 10 highest sales-generating shopping centers in the U.S. list. In addition to The Grove and The Americana at Brand, and the luxury residential 8500 Burton Way, Caruso Affiliated develops, owns and manages a growing portfolio of world-class high-quality retail, mixed-use, and hospitality assets. With its eyes toward street-front positioning and design that taps into the organic way people live their lives, Caruso Affiliated is currently investing more than one billion dollars in new projects, including a five-star beach front resort in Montecito; a mixed-use luxury residential tower in the heart of Los Angeles; mixed- use dining, entertainment and retail collection in Pacific Palisades; and street-front retail in Glendale. In early 2016, Caruso Affiliated opened The Masonic Temple; a nine-story 1929 landmark Art-Deco building that has been meticulously revitalized to become Class A innovative office and retail space. For more information, visit www.Caruso.com.
About Vintage Grocers
Vintage Grocers is an upscale shopping market located in the heart of Malibu, CA. With a vision to create an experience that accommodates many demographics and embraces all food beliefs, Vintage Grocers was developed by owner Paige Laurie in collaboration with Eric Fuchser, the store’s market director. Eric brings over 30 years of experience in the business having worked with established companies including Bristol Farms, Ralph’s, and the former Alpha Beta supermarkets as well. Embodying the classic hometown vibe of a neighborhood market, Vintage Grocers offers a wide-range of in-store products— providing a place for customers to enjoy grocery shopping regardless of their preferences, allergies, or diets. Every item carried in the store must meet a special standard of quality. By representing both locally sourced artisans and commercial brands, Vintage Grocers’ vast selection of products serves the diverse needs of the community. There’s something for everyone inside. For more information about Vintage Grocers, please visit www.vintagegrocers.com.
Photo credit: Vintage Grocers