OCVibe has added Chef Debbie Lee as the first of 21 culinary partners to bring new eateries to the food hall within The Weave office building.
The chef, a finalist on the “Next Food Network Star” TV show, will debut two new food stalls at the market hall – Pado, a Korean-inspired raw and seafood bar, and Mokja, a Korean bodega and snack café.
Lee said that working with the OCVibe team on opening these locations has been unlike her past restaurant projects.
“Most chefs spend half their time fighting battles with leases, construction, equipment, marketing, and operations before they ever get to focus on cooking, but at OCVIBE those hurdles are lifted,” she said in a statement.
“Our vision for the market hall is one of partnership, not tenancy,” OCVibe Chief Operating Officer Morell Marean added. “By eliminating financial barriers and providing the critical infrastructure, we’re empowering chefs like Debbie Lee to take creative leaps that might not be possible elsewhere.”
The Weave and the market hall are currently under construction with a goal to open in late 2026. The office facility is part of the $4 billion development’s first opening phase.
