WARD VILLAGE® WELCOMES EIGHT NEW BUSINESSES TO ITS DIVERSE NEIGHBORHOOD PORTFOLIO OF TENANTS

HONOLULU – Ward Village^®, a one-of-a-kind destination in the heart of Honolulu to live, shop, dine and explore, is adding five restaurants, two new cafés and a spa to its growing community in 2023. Straits, Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, Twoppul, Nori Bar, Sprouted by La Tour Café, WildKind Café + Juicery, PESO and Okayama Kobo Bakery will open later this year.

“Ward Village has always been known as the place to find a vibrant mix of restaurants, retailers and experiences,” said Jeff Chen, Senior General Manager of Ward Village^®. “We look forward to introducing brands that are new to Hawai‘i and original concepts from local businesses to our community.”

Ward Village’s newest tenants are:

Straits (Ward Entertainment Center)

Straights, a new-to-Hawai‘i restaurant and bar concept, takes its influence from the culinary melting pot of Singapore and presents the flavors of Malaysian, Indonesian, Chinese, Indian and Nonya cuisine. With Chef Chris Yeo at the helm, patrons can expect fresh seafood, chicken dishes, noodles, soups, and craft cocktails in a casual and trendy atmosphere.

Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa (Kō‘ula on Auahi Street)

Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa will open its first-ever location on Oʻahu in Kō‘ula. Launched by a physical therapist in 2004, Hand and Stone is a national franchise specializing in massages, facials, spa services and non-surgical body treatments.

Twoppul (second floor of Kō‘ula on Halekauwila Street)

Twoppul is a refined Korean steakhouse modeled after its sister restaurants in Korea. The menu includes flavorful stews, noodles, soups and high-quality proteins, which will be available during lunch and dinner. The famous Korean BBQ restaurant will have flame grills at the center of each table for guests to cook and enjoy their food in an intimate setting. Twoppul at Ward Village will be the restaurant’s first location in Hawai‘i.

Nori Bar (ground floor of Kō‘ula on Halekauwila Street)

Nori Bar is a new dining experience by the owners of Paradise Poke. Guests will sit at a 16-seat counter and watch a sushi chef who will make each hand roll to order. Nori Bar will also offer poke, a wide selection of sake and other cocktails.

Planted by La tour Café (ʻAʻaliʻi on Halekauwila Street)

Sprouted by La Tour Café will open its second location at ‘A‘ali‘i and offer vegetarian and vegan options of the local cafe’s signature sandwiches, soups, salads and baked goods, including their famous macarons and kouign aman.

WildKind Café + Juicery (Ward Entertainment Center)

WildKind Café + Juicery is a total wellness company catering to the mind, body and soul. Customers will enjoy juice, smoothies and plant-based bowls at the café and juicery’s first brick-and-mortar location. They can also join their online community to access one-on-one coaching and wellness challenges.

PESO (Ward Centre)

PESO, a neighborhood restaurant and lumpia bar, specializes in modern Filipino American cuisine, natural wine, craft cocktails, beer and baked goods. The award-winning concept features thoughtful ingredients and flavors from experienced chef Ria Dolly Barbosa. PESO will replace Piggy Smalls, who, after experiencing staffing limitations as a result of the pandemic, consolidated locations to focus on its original concept, The Pig and The Lady.

Okayama Kobo Bakery and Café (Ward Entertainment Center)

Okayama Kobo Bakery and Café is opening its first Hawaiʻi location at Ward Village, offering freshly prepared, high-quality bread and pastries. Using flour imported straight from Hokkaido, Japan, and additive- and preservative-free dough, Okayama Kobo Bakery and Café provides fast and crave-worthy meals without compromising quality or service.

For more information on Ward Village^®, please visit www.wardvillage.com.

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About Ward Village^®

Ward Village is a 60-acre master planned community by The Howard Hughes Corporation^® in the heart of Honolulu, located between downtown and Waikīkī. Honoring the distinct history of its land, Ward Village is at the forefront of sustainable community development—integrating striking architecture, culture and arts, and public open space. At full buildout, the community will include thousands of homes and approximately one million square feet of unique retail in what Architectural Digest named “Best Planned Community in the United States.”

As a result of strong demand for new housing in urban Honolulu, Ward Village is quickly approaching sellout of its first six mixed-use residential towers—Waiea^®, Anaha^®, Ae‘o^®, Ke Kilohana^®, ʻAʻaliʻi^® and Kō‘ula^® transforming the popular shopping and dining district into a thriving urban neighborhood that offers ocean views and open space, including its newest outdoor gathering place, Victoria Ward Park. New residential buildings in development or under construction include Victoria Place^® and Kalae. Since launching public sales in July 2021, The Park Ward Village has become the fastest-selling market tower in the history of Ward Village. Approved by the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority (HCDA) in 2021, The Park Ward Village and Ulana Ward Village will be the newest mixed-use developments to join the neighborhood.

As a LEED-ND Platinum-certified master planned community, Ward Village demonstrates its commitment to responsible, mixed-use development by investing in public benefits and amenities for Honolulu’s urban community. For more information, visit http://www.wardvillage.com/.

About The Howard Hughes Corporation^®

The Howard Hughes Corporation owns, manages, and develops commercial, residential, and mixed-use real estate throughout the U.S. Its award-winning assets include the country's preeminent portfolio of master planned communities, as well as operating properties and development opportunities including: the Seaport in New York City; Downtown Columbia^® in Maryland; The Woodlands^®, Bridgeland^®, and The Woodlands Hills^® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin^® in Las Vegas; Ward Village^® in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi; and Teravalis™ in the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area. The Howard Hughes Corporation's portfolio is strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, resulting in one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Dedicated to innovative placemaking, the company is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its communities. The Howard Hughes Corporation is traded on the New York Stock Exchange as HHC. For additional information visit www.howardhughes.com.

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