Cascade Kitchens aiming for late fall opening in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/12/2024 - 11:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Several vendors are already committed to being in the stalls when the doors open at the new Cascade Kitchens in South Lake Tahoe in the fall of 2024.
Located in the old KMart Garden Center at the "Y," Cascade Kitchens will be vendor stalls in a food hall, a commissary kitchen, and a food truck center.
To get everything completed, the owner, Alpine View Investments, just completed $4.7 Million in financing from Greater Commercial Lending (GCL). GCL provides government-guaranteed loans to businesses and organizations in under-served and rural communities,
The loan, guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) through the 7(a) loan program, extends key financial support to help Cascade Kitchens transform the old building into an innovative culinary hub.
With the government-guaranteed financing, the project will help to strengthen food systems and support small businesses in the region while also promoting local economic growth through job creation.
Vendor Stalls
Cafe Vendor - Total room for one vendor. The vendor will serve drinks, smoothies and quick bites. There is no cooking equipment, but it will be outfitted with 3 basin, prep and hand sinks.
Hooded Food Vendors - Total room for three vendors. They will serve hot food. It will be outfitted with hood, 3 basin, prep and hand sinks. All other equipment is the responsibility of the vendor.
Non-Hooded Food Vendors - Total room for two vendors. Will be outfitted with 3 basin, prep and hand sinks. All other equipment is the responsibility of the vendor
Market Vendor - Total room for one vendor. Grab and Go market, includes drinks and pre-packaged food sales.
Commissary Kitchen
The Commissary Kitchen is designed to serve caterers, food trucks, and meal prep companies that require commercial kitchen space for operations. It will be through a membership structure. The space will include three cook stations, equipped with a four-burner range, griddle, convection ovens, and prep tables. Some of the shared equipment includes three-basin, prep and hand skinks, dishwasher, ice machine, heated cabinets, fridges and freezers.
The Commissary Kitchen also offers the opportunity to partner with community organizations that support culinary development.
Food Trucks
Opportunity for local food trucks to park adjacent to the food hall, with access to the Commissary Kitchen and space for customers to gather.
“GCL is proud to support projects like Cascade Kitchens in South Lake Tahoe, California,” said Jeremy Gilpin, president of GCL. “Cultivating resilient food systems isn't just about sustenance; it's about empowering communities and fostering economic vitality. Supporting small businesses within these systems isn't merely an investment; it's a commitment to the heart of local economies, creating jobs and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.”
“Securing an SBA-backed loan has been pivotal in bringing our vision to life for this community food hall project,” said Fran Faulknor, managing partner of Alpine View Investments. “Thanks to GCL, we're not just building a kitchen; we're cultivating a thriving hub that empowers small businesses, catalyzes innovation and nurtures a more connected, vibrant community."
Faulknor said they are still open to speaking with groups about the remaining spaces. If a vendor is interested, contact her at fran@alpineviewinvestments or 240.393.5569. For more information, visit https://www.cascadekitchenstahoe.com/.