Remodeled Livingston Kings Re-Opens Today

announced that they will be having a grand reopening on Wednesday, May 23, with a very special guest. Chef Bill Zucosky, the acclaimed executive chef of , will create a Kings-inspired twist on one of his signature dishes from noon to 2 p.m. In addition, a portion of the day’s proceeds will benefit the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse (CHOW).

The grand reopening starts at noon with an outdoor ceremony to commemorate the official debut of the new Kings Livingston. The market was recently the second of the upscale chain’s 24 stores to undergo renovations as part of a company-wide brand and website relaunch.

Following the ceremony, customers are invited inside to check out the remodeled store, as well as taste a variety of dishes and samples throughout the afternoon, most notably from Zucosky.

“At Kings, we want customers to be inspired when they interact with our brand, and you can’t help but feel that inspiration when you enter our Livingston store,” Judy Spires, President and CEO of Kings Food Markets, said in a statement.  “We listened to what our local Livingston customers want and need from their store, and created an experience filled with the freshest ingredients and highest-quality products to help them find that moment in the kitchen where inspiration strikes. Consumers have always relied on Kings for a unique shopping experience and best-in-class service, and the enhancements to our Livingston store deliver on our commitment to making every encounter with our brand a memorable one.”

The recently remodeled Livingston store features new and expanded departments with unique offerings that cater to the discerning customer base that the location serves. These offerings include Neapolitan-style pizza that cooks in just two minutes; a Greek Yogurt Bar with an assortment of gourmet toppings; a Grain Exchange bar with healthy, legume-based options and a Coffee House that serves custom espressos and cappuccinos as well as iced lattes, frappuccinos and fresh fruit smoothies.

Kings Livingston will also feature chef-inspired prepared foods, freshly-rolled sushi, an Olive and Pickle Bar and more than 400 international cheeses, as well as a contemporary café equipped with Wi-Fi and a full-service Floral Boutique. In addition, the produce department will now offer a broader selection of organic and locally grown products as well as fresh-squeezed juice and freshly cut fruits and vegetables.