Award-winning chefs and restaurants set to debut at International Market Place

Waikiki, Hawaii -- Taubman announced that International Market Place located on the island of O’ahu in Waikiki, Hawaii, will welcome 10 restaurant concepts including those by world-renowned Chefs Michael Mina and Roy Yamaguchi.



The reinvented, 360,000-sq.-ft. International Market Place is currently under construction, scheduled to open August 25, 2016. Developed by Taubman and CoastWood Capital Group in conjunction with Queen Emma Land Company, the center will offer approximately 75 retailers in addition to the restaurant lineup and Saks Fifth Avenue already named. The open-air center will include characteristics such as water features and Hawaiian landscaping, including an iconic banyan tree, and a grand lanai will offer a varied selection of outdoor dining venues under the stars.



“In addition to Hawaii’s first Saks Fifth Avenue, our exceptionally curated restaurant lineup will be an important anchor for International Market Place,” said William S. Taubman, COO for Taubman. “Today’s customers expect to shop world-class brands and then have the opportunity for a great meal and unique social experience -- we will deliver both on Kalakaua Ave.”



Restaurants named include:



James Beard Award winner and Michelin-starred Chef Michael Mina to Open Stripsteak and The Street. Stripsteak, the 8,600-sq.-ft. restaurant, named Esquire Magazine’s “Best Steak in the United States,” will be located on the center’s magnificent third-floor grand lanai. On the center’s first level, Chef Mina will introduce for the first time a 12,500-sq.-ft., multi-concept gourmet food hall, The Street.



Chef Roy Yamaguchi will open Eating House 1849, a 6,700-sq.-ft. restaurant, pays homage to Hawaii’s vibrant culinary heritage and restaurateurs like Peter Fernandez. Yamaguchi is the first Hawaiian restaurateur to receive the James Beard Award.



Flour & Barley, a 5,000-sq.-ft. restaurant will be located on the grand lanai.



Goma Tei, a 3,000-sq.-ft. fast-casual restaurant staple of Honolulu, will be the first location in Waikiki and will be located on the center’s grand lanai.



Kona Grill, a 7,300-sq. ft. restaurant will be located on the grand lanai.



To be announced later this year, Hakkasan Group will also bring one of its revered restaurant concepts to International Market Place. The center’s other remaining restaurants and retail will be announced in 2016.



“The design of the center combined with our collection of brands and culinary experiences will give the new International Market Place a distinctive personality,” said David S. Joseph II, executive VP of leasing for Taubman. “We are cultivating an exceptional experience for residents and tourists to enjoy.”



International Market Place recently celebrated a construction milestone. Its 79-ft. fire tower destined to become a signature Waikiki landmark was lifted into place marking the final placement of the construction steel.