By JB Blocker
Tues. Aug. 27th
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| he said, say Kimchee! |
I knew that Kyu Hwang, the founder of the San Diego based Korean grocery chain was
determined to open the new Zion Market at Music City Mall in record time. What most expected to take up to 8 months or more after a late start was preparing to open in less than 6 months. He pronounced a date
that seemed implausible. Tuesday, August 27th!
Since the day they bought the former Sears, I have seen the
concept as it closed in on reality. I knew that it would take a miracle to
make that date. I work with The Way, the local property developer.
This is a soft opening. It is not publicly announced. I didn’t
know what to expect. So, I waited to go until 3 to give them time. As I pull
south of J.C. Penny on the east side of the mall, I see the old Sears. There is
still a construction zone.
The grocers' parking lot is full! There isn't even a Sign! That will be installed on Wednesday.
