Reeds to Open Two Restaurant Stalls in Anaheim
The chefs behind Poppy & Seed are set to launch two new concepts at Katella Commons in spring 2027.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Dining Out
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Chefs Michael and Kwini Reed will open two restaurant stalls, Poppy & Park and Little Poppy, inside the upcoming Katella Commons food market hall in Anaheim. The expansion, scheduled for spring 2027, marks a shift toward a smaller stall format for the restaurateurs.
Why it matters
The new concepts represent a strategic expansion for the couple behind Poppy & Seed and Poppy & Rose, allowing them to scale their culinary footprint with a more manageable business model. This partnership is part of the broader OCVibe development near the Honda Center.
Katella Commons is a 50,000-square-foot market hall featuring 21 kitchens and six bars. The facility is a component of the larger 100-acre, $5 billion OCVibe development.
The players
Michael and Kwini Reed
The husband-and-wife culinary team who operate the Los Angeles-based restaurants Poppy & Seed and Poppy & Rose.
OCVibe
The massive 100-acre mixed-use development project surrounding the Honda Center in Anaheim.
The details
Michael and Kwini Reed will occupy one stall on each floor of the new facility to operate their barbecue concept, Poppy & Park, and their breakfast-and-brunch stall, Little Poppy. The couple was approached for the project by OCVibe organizers following Michael Reeds recognition as a 2023 James Beard Award semifinalist.
Timeline
2021: The Reeds opened the restaurant Poppy & Seed.
2023: Michael Reed served as a James Beard Award semifinalist.
October 29, 2026: The partnership was announced at the Visit Anaheim Reconnect event.
Spring 2027: The two new stalls are expected to open to the public.
2029: The Sena hotel is expected to open within the development.
Culture Shift
The move to Katella Commons follows the OCVibe development, a project that is reshaping the culinary landscape around the Honda Center. This integration of established local chefs into large-scale mixed-use hubs highlights a broader trend of centralizing diverse dining options in new developments.
Residents and visitors to Anaheim can expect new breakfast and barbecue dining options when the market hall opens in 2027. This development creates a new central hub for dining near the Honda Center, potentially impacting local travel plans for events in the area.
The takeaway
Smaller restaurant stalls allow chefs to experiment with new concepts without the overhead of a full-service dining room. Culinary professionals looking to expand their brand may find that market halls offer a more accessible entry point into high-traffic entertainment districts.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Orange County Register.
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