Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 32, Number 2, 1 February 2015 — Hukilau Marketplace [ARTICLE]

Hukilau Marketplace

The first phase of the Hukilau Marketplace at the Polynesian Cultural Center featuring two anchor retail stores - Lā'ie General Store and Hapa Home Store - is now open to the puhlie. The remaining phases of the Marketplace, including more than 40 retail, dining and activity providers, many with longstanding ties to Lā'ie and the North Shore, will open by Feb. 20 for the grand opening celebration. "Hukilau Marketplace is bringing together in one location goods, activities and special foods associated with the heritage of Lā'ie, the North Shore and Polynesia," said Eric Workman, executive vice president of the Polynesian Cultural Center. "It's exciting to see this new, fun, family friendly gathering plaee eome to life and give residents and visitors another reason to enjoy the North Shore." The Lā'ie General Store pays homage to the legacies of three beloved neighborhood businesses: Goo's Plantation Store, Lā'ie Credit & Carry and Lā'ie Curios. The decor and memorabilia are reminiscent of Lā'ie's plantation era when these family run community stores were formed, including an exact working replica of the old jukebox that sat in front of Goo's Store for many years. Lā'ie General Store offers Hawai'i and Polynesian style souvenirs and gifts, and convenience items. Hapa Home Store features

island-inspired home furnishings and lifestyle products. Signature outlets opening in the coming weeks at the Marketplace include Pounders Restaurant, a full-service restaurant offering local-style entrees for luneh and dinner, named after the popular Lā'ie heaeh; Jaseboards, a North Shore-based skateboard company; andNona's Tropical Threads, offering island fashions for men, women and children that is named after Nona Warner, the PCC's recently retired seamstress. Hukilau Marketplace is open six days a week, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission and parking are free. For more about Hukilau Marketplace, visit hukilaumarketplace.com.