Fancy grocer Erewhon will return to Pacific Palisades in an entirely rebuilt store, as the neighborhood\u2019s luxury mall, owned by developer Rick Caruso, undergoes renovations for a reopening next August. <\/p>\n
Palisades Village has been closed since the Jan. 7 wildfire destroyed much of the neighborhood. The outdoor mall survived the blaze but needed to be refurbished to eliminate contaminants that the fire could have spread, Caruso said. <\/p>\n
The developer is spending $60 million to bring back Palisades Village, removing and replacing drywall from stores and restaurants. Dirt from the outdoor areas is also being replaced. <\/p>\n
Demolition is complete and the tenants\u2019 spaces are now being restored, Caruso said. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt was not a requirement to do that from a scientific standpoint,\u201d he said. \u201cBut it was important to me to be able to tell guests that the property is safe and clean.\u201d<\/p>\n
Erewhon\u2019s store was taken down to the studs and is being reconfigured with a larger outdoor seating area for dining and events. <\/p>\n
When it opens its doors sometime next year, it will be the only grocer in the heart of the fire-ravaged neighborhood.<\/p>\n
The announcement of Erewhon\u2019s comeback marks a milestone in the recovery of Pacific Palisades and signals renewed investment in restoring essential neighborhood services and supporting the community\u2019s long-term economic health, Caruso said.<\/p>\n
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A photograph of the exterior of Erewhon in Pacific Palisades in 2024.<\/p>\n
(Kailyn Brown\/Los Angeles Times)<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are one of the sexiest supermarkets in the world now and they are in high demand,\u201d he said. \u201cTheir committing to reopening is a big statement on the future of the Palisades and their belief that it\u2019s going to be back stronger than ever.\u201d<\/p>\n
Caruso previously attributed the mall\u2019s survival to the hard work of private firefighters and the fire-resistant materials used in the mall\u2019s construction. The $200-million shopping and dining center opened in 2018 with a movie theater and a roster of upmarket tenants, including Erewhon.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re honored to join the incredible effort underway at Palisades Village,\u201d Erewhon Chief Executive Tony Antoci said in a statement. \u201cReopening is a meaningful way for us to contribute to the healing and renewal of this neighborhood.\u201d<\/p>\n
Erewhon has cultivated a following of shoppers who visit daily to grab a prepared meal or one of its celebrity-backed $20 smoothies. <\/p>\n
The privately held company doesn\u2019t share financial figures, but has said its all-day cafes occupy roughly 30% of its floor space and serve 100,000 customers each week.<\/p>\n
Erewhon has also branched out beyond selling groceries. <\/p>\n
Its fast-growing private-label line now includes Erewhon-branded apparel, bags, candles, nutritional supplements and bath and body products.<\/p>\n
Erewhon will also open new stores in West Hollywood in February, in Glendale in May and at Caruso\u2019s The Lakes at Thousand Oaks mall in July 2026.<\/p>\n
About 90% of the tenants are expected to return to the mall when it reopens, Caruso said, including restaurants Angelini Ristorante & Bar and Hank\u2019s. Local chef Nancy Silverton has agreed to move in with a new Italian steakhouse called Spacca Tutto. <\/p>\n