StripSteak on the third level Grand Lanai is joined by The Street, A Michael Mina Social House, the first food hall concept in the nation featuring three bars and 13 gourmet food stations. -- StripSteak photo
In 1957, the International Market Place opened in the heart of Waikiki as a legendary gathering place unlike others in Hawaii.
The iconic destination called to visitors from all over the world who shopped, dined and experienced performances by legendary entertainers like Don Ho before its eventual closing in 2014.
Today, the story continues, as the fully reimagined shopping, dining and entertainment destination revealed by Taubman and CoastWood Capital Group marks its one-year anniversary on Aug. 25.
“It has been an incredible year for International Market Place as kamaaina and the local business community have truly welcomed and embraced us,” said General Manager Michael Fenley.
The shopping center will celebrate its anniversary with a month-long lineup, including free lei-making classes, concerts, outdoor movies, hula performances, charitable donations to local nonprofits, along with discounts and giveaways. A one-of-a-kind bronze statue of the above-mentioned Don Ho will be unveiled at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 13.
“Throughout the course of reimagining International Market Place, honoring the land’s rich history and musical heritage was the cornerstone of the project. This statue is a gift to the people of Hawaii and our visitors to commemorate Don Ho’s musical contributions and legacy for future generations to enjoy,” said Fenley.
Anchored by Hawaii’s only full-line Saks Fifth Avenue, the International Market Place has 80 stores and restaurants, with about half being new.
Recent tenant openings include Tesla, Brunello Cucinelli, Pacific Harley Davidson, Vince, Billabong, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Philip Rickard, Martin & MacArthur, House of Samsonnite, Mitsuwa Marketplace and Michael Mina’s new food hall concept, The Street, the first in the nation.
“It’s an honor to be part of this incredible project and to see International Market Place thriving,” said Chef Mina. “We love being a place for locals and visitors to enjoy and look forward to many more years of being a part of the Waikiki community.”
Another dining tenant on the third-level Grand Lanai is James Beard award-winning chef Roy Yamaguchi.
Waikiki’s only open-air, multi-restaurant rooftop features nine fine dining and full service casual restaurants and unique-to-market eateries.
Mitsuwa Marketplace is an authentic Japanese grocer with three unique food stations and Herringbone and Baku are new as well.
Visit www.shopinternationalmarketplace.com.
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