BACKGROUND

The Sunrise General Store has had a long and rich history in x̄á’isla Village for decades. As part of yáqʷa Economic Development’s acquisition and management of the building, our goal has been to sustainably transform the store and restaurant spaces to offer modern and welcoming amenities for our community and visitors. 

Since the building was acquired in 2024, here’s what we’ve done: 

• Rebranded the Sunrise General Store to Gizuá Market 
• Launched a call for artists to design a ne w logo for the Market 
• Launched a search for a new operator for the restaurant space 
• Worked with an architect, along with mechanical, electrical, structural and interior designers to develop a concept for renovations to the restaurant and market spaces 
• Finalizing a General Contractor to undertake renovations 

EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS PLANNED 

We anticipate that renovations will start by Summer 2025, and will be undertaken in a staged manner so as not to disrupt service at Gizuá Market. 

The closed side of the building will be renovated first to accommodate the new Gizuá Market. The market will operate in its current space until the renovation is complete, at which time the market will move into the newly renovated space. 

Renovations will then start to create the new restaurant space, which we anticipate will be completed by Fall 2025. 

The date for the restaurant opening will be subject to finalizing plans with a restaurant operator, work which is currently underway. 

Read more and view photos of the proposed concept for the new design in our most recent update.