First West Coast outpost of Kona Grill among new culinary experiences at Bridgeport Village
CenterCal Properties to welcome first West Coast outpost of Kona Grill among new culinary experiences at Bridgeport Village
Fashion, lifestyle shopping center celebrates completion of multimillion-dollar refresh
Tualatin, Ore. (February 28, 2024) — Bridgeport Village, Oregon’s preeminent fashion and lifestyle shopping center by CenterCal Properties, is on tap to open the West Coast’s first Kona Grill from The ONE Group Hospitality. Known for its elevated dining experience with globally inspired dishes, Kona Grill will cap off the premier shopping destination’s transformative refresh with its grand opening this summer. In the making since May 2022, the completed refresh offers guests new experiences with elevated dining, shopping, entertainment and community-gathering spaces.
“At Bridgeport Village, we are eager to provide the community with an unparalleled, four-season shopping experience through our refreshed aesthetic and our thoughtfully curated selection of brands,” said Erika Plummer, vice president of leasing for CenterCal Properties. “This latest addition of Kona Grill brings a unique combination of flavorful food and drink, elegant design, and a dynamic and energetic environment that enables patrons to create memorable experiences around the table. It is a true destination and complements our full array of dining options, from special occasion to quick and casual.”
Kona Grill at Bridgeport Village: First on the West Coast
The Bridgeport Village location of Kona Grill is The ONE Group Hospitality’s first company owned restaurant in Oregon and on the entire West Coast. Billed as “America’s Grill,” Kona Grill currently has 27 other locations around the U.S., each featuring classic American favorites, fresh seafood and specialty cocktails — all served in an upscale casual atmosphere charged with energy.
“We are thrilled to expand our successful grill concept westward and introduce patrons of Bridgeport Village to our incomparable, upscale dining experience,” said Emanuel “Manny” Hilario, president and CEO of The ONE Group Hospitality. “As a premier lifestyle center, Bridgeport Village is natural choice for our strategic entry to the West Coast market, and we look forward to serving as a vibrant part of the community through our dedication to creating exceptional moments and meals.”
Kona Grill at Bridgeport Village will greet diners with polished surroundings, inside and out, and covered open-air seating available streetside and on the rooftop. Open daily, the restaurant offers menus for brunch, lunch, happy hour, dinner and late-night dining, featuring made-from-scratch favorites relying on fresh ingredients from trusted sources. This focus on quality extends to the bar, where artfully crafted cocktails incorporate the finest spirits, handmade simple syrups and fresh-squeezed juices. On Friday and Saturday nights, the energy level kicks up a notch with live sets from local DJs.
Multmillion-Dollar Refresh Now Complete
CenterCal Properties has invested substantially in refreshing Bridgeport Village to reflect its commitment to creating a vibrant, multigenerational community gathering place that can be enjoyed for years to come. As part of the refresh, CenterCal Properties has focused on curating a refined assortment of first-to-market retailers and renowned brands as well as augmenting the breadth and depth of culinary experiences. The variety of food and beverage vendors ensures that guests can find a venue that sates their cravings at any time of day or night, from weekend brunches and power lunches to happy hours, dinners and late-night dining. Outdoor spaces now feature covered canopies, retractable screens and heating to allow for four-season enjoyment, and the new park-like Village Green is surrounded by a community stage, a nature-inspired play area, and connecting pathways dotted with kiosks hosting various retail and dining offerings.
“We invite the community to explore and enjoy the newly refreshed Bridgeport Village,” said Jean Paul Wardy, CEO of CenterCal Properties. “Each element of this labor of love has been thoughtfully considered and intentionally crafted to create a place of style and sophistication, where families and friends can gather and nurture their connections. We are proud of the final result, and we appreciate the dedication of our talented teams, both inside and outside of the organization, our retail partners and the patience of our loyal patrons.”
Bridgeport Village maintains a busy event schedule, including live music during the summers and holidays, ongoing family-friendly and community activities, as well as seasonal and special events. This dynamic programming providing guests with something new and exciting to discover on every visit, and upcoming events may be viewed at bridgeport-village.com/events.
About Bridgeport Village:
Bridgeport Village is more than just a shopping center — it's a thriving community hub where friends, families, and neighbors come together to shop, dine, relax, and enjoy special events. With 500,000 square feet of space, this premier lifestyle destination offers an impressive selection of internationally renowned stores, exclusive-to-market retailers, and popular restaurants. For more information visit bridgeport-village.com.
About CenterCal Properties:
CenterCal Properties, LLC, founded in 2004 by Fred Bruning and Jean Paul Wardy, is a full-service commercial real estate company that invests, develops, leases and manages projects. CenterCal excels in, and is best known for, creating destinations in the western United States with a unique strategy of “place-making,” which emphasizes the importance of developing spaces with a sense of community.
Bruning and Wardy’s creative vision and passion for development, coupled with CenterCal’s internal expertise, is evident in the properties the company owns and operates today. In the Pacific Northwest, those include: Bridgeport Village, Nyberg Rivers and Nyberg Woods in Oregon, and The Village at Totem Lake, Valley Mall, The Terminal at Ballard and The Trails at Silverdale in Washington. Intermountain region properties include: Mountain View Village, Station Park and Canyon Corners in Utah and The Village at Meridian and Treasure Valley Marketplace in Idaho. California is home to: Bay Street Emeryville, The Veranda, The Collection at Riverpark, 2nd & PCH and Plaza 183. For more information on CenterCal properties, please visit centercal.com.
About The ONE Group
The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. (Nasdaq: STKS) is an international hospitality company that develops and operates upscale and polished casual, high-energy restaurants and lounges and provides hospitality management services for hotels, casinos and other high-end venues both in the U.S. and internationally. The ONE Group’s focus is to be the global leader in Vibe Dining, and its primary restaurant brands and operations are:
- STK, a modern twist on the American steakhouse concept with restaurants in major metropolitan cities in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East, featuring premium steaks, seafood and specialty cocktails in an energetic upscale atmosphere.
- Kona Grill, a polished casual, bar-centric grill concept with restaurants in the U.S., featuring American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty cocktails in an upscale casual atmosphere.
- ONE Hospitality, The ONE Group’s food and beverage hospitality services business develops, manages and operates premier restaurants and turnkey food and beverage services within high-end hotels and casinos currently operating venues in the U.S. and Europe.
Additional information about The ONE Group can be found at www.togrp.com.