Executive Chef first to open at Kailua Town Center’s Phase 3

KAILUA—Executive Chef has opened for business at the Kailua Town Center’s Phase 3 redevelopment project, better known to local residents as the site of the Whole Foods Market.

Executive Chef is leasing 4,559 square feet of retail space, offering cookware, bakeware, barware, cutlery, and gadgets.

“This is an exciting time for us as we are opening our second store in a very special town,” said Executive Chef owner Jim Russo, whose flagship store is at Ward Warehouse. “Our customers in Kailua have been anticipating our opening, and we look forward to having them stop in to see ‘what’s cooking’ and meet our friendly staff.”

Kaneohe Ranch manages the Center’s property.

Clothing boutique Fighting Eel has also opened, and Whole Foods is on track to open next spring, according to Kaneohe Ranch representatives.

The retail shops at Kailua Town Center’s Phase 3 occupy 32,000 square feet. The Center will feature wide, meandering sidewalks, outdoor seating, a trellised open-air dining area, improved parking, and a connecting street, Hinano Way, which joins Kailua Road and Hekili Street.