Last updated on July 28th, 2024
Bristol Farms is opening its new concept, Bristol Farms Newfound Market, March 17 in Orange County, California.
The nearly 34,000 square foot location features seven chef-created restaurant brands, serving dishes made with local and global ingredients. The market features an open and modern environment designed to bring a unique shopping experience to Orange County.
“This year marks our 40th anniversary and Bristol Farms Newfound Market showcases the many innovations we will roll out to the company. With each store we open, we strive to improve and better serve a wide variety of guests who share a desire for flavor, quality, and convenience,” said Adam Caldecott, CEO of Bristol Farms.
“So much of what we do is driven by a genuine passion for good food. Our Irvine location will bring together all the local, artisanal, and seasonal items you’ve come to expect from Bristol Farms. Plus, we’ve created seven special food venues to entice and excite Irvine Spectrum Center visitors and the surrounding communities. If you’re someone who loves to cook, entertain, or are a passionate foodie, we invite you to come and explore Bristol Farms Newfound Market.”
Guests will be able to enter giveaways and enjoy sampling throughout the store. Bristol Farms Newfound Market opens at 9am PST on March 17.
The driving forces behind the innovative menus are Dennis Horton, director of culinary, and Dan Evon, VP of culinary and general manager of Bristol Farms Newfound Market.
“Bristol Farms has a special place in the Southern California food landscape, and we are building upon that history,” Evon said. “For example, Chef Yoshi created the first authentic sushi program in a California grocery store in 1984. Today, we have our “sushi robot” in PIKAPIKA and are offering traditional favorites as well as modern takes on poké bowls and sushi. Throughout our deli, hot and cold food bars, elevated food hall, and restaurant, we’ve focused on creating flavorful and memorable dishes that will bring the Bristol Farms experience to life.”
Bristol Farms Newfound Market’s food hall and restaurant will offer:
- Horton’s Hot Chicken: An artisan fried chicken shop, serving up regional deep-fried goodness from their black-tea brined Nashville Hot fried chicken sandwich to the Korean fried chicken sandwich with kimchi aioli.
- Rooted Plant-Based Plates: This fast casual venue offers signature and seasonal vegan dishes with local produce and international flavors. The menu includes their Ocean Bowl with spirulina laced coconut yogurt, smashed English pea and cucumber guacamole, and kimchi fritters.
- Swell Seafood: Inspired by seafood shacks along Pacific Coast Highway, Swell produces Peruvian ceviche, lobster rolls, fresh fish tacos and tater tots topped with crème fraiche and caviar.
- PIKAPIKA: Modern meets traditional as sushi chefs transform the freshest seafood into innovative rolls and bowls. Standouts include Chimichurri grilled shrimp roll and Kung Pao pastrami bowl.
- goodgreens: BYO and signature salads like their “Giddyup Cowboy,” a grilled flatiron steak salad with Point Reyes blue cheese dressing, makes environmentally sustainable food easily accessible.
- Heart & Hand: A European inspired café with an outdoor patio and fire pit, serving La Colombe coffee, along with smoothies, fresh-pressed organic juices, acai bowls, shake bombs featuring Straus creamery and oatly soft serves, and brunch fare.
- Viaggio Pizzeria: A full-service restaurant with outdoor seating offers seasonal menus featuring artisanal pizzas, pastas, craft cocktails, and a wine and beer list. Wood-fired pizzas are made with Cairnspring Mills Edison and Glacier Peak stone-milled flours, handmade pasta and Gramma’s meatballs.
Many of the menu items will be available for delivery on DoorDash.
Bristol Farms Newfound Market is its newest concept – showcasing ingredients with local and global offerings and an innovative dining experience, all in one place. Bristol Farms Newfound Market encourages the discovery of new flavors and emerging brands, while providing traditional grocery essentials.
For more information, visit bristolfarms.com.
A sneak peak of its store was held March 16. To view the photo gallery of the event, click here.
