Erewhon and others shut by fire set to reopen in Pacific Palisades mall

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Fancy grocer Erewhon will return to Pacific Palisades in an entirely rebuilt store, as the neighborhood’s luxury mall, owned by developer Rick Caruso, undergoes renovations for a reopening next August.Palisades Village has been closed since the Jan.

7 wildfire destroyed much of the neighborhood.The outdoor mall survived the blaze but needed to be refurbished to eliminate contaminants that the fire could have spread, Caruso said.

The developer is spending $60 million to bring back Palisades Village, removing and replacing drywall from stores and restaurants.Dirt from the outdoor areas is also being replaced.

Demolition is complete and the tenants’ spaces are now being restored, Caruso said.“It was not a requirement to do that from a scientific standpoint,” he said.

“But it was important to me to be able to tell guests that the property is safe and clean.”Erewhon’s store was taken down to the studs and is being reconfigured with a larger outdoor seating area for dining and events.When it opens its doors sometime next year, it will be the only grocer in the heart of the fire-ravaged neighborhood.The announcement of Erewhon’s comeback marks a milestone in the recovery of Pacific Palisades and signals renewed investment in restoring essential neighborhood services and supporting the community’s long-term economic health, Caruso said.“They are one of the sexiest supermarkets in the world now and they are in high demand,” he said.

“Their committing to reopening is a big statement on the future of the Palisades and their belief that it’s going to be back stronger than ever.”Caruso previously attributed the mall’s survival to the hard work of private firefighters and the fire-resistant materials used in the mall’s construction.The $200-million shopping and dining center opened in 2018 with a movie theater and a roster of upmarket tenants, including Ere...