Sur La Table: The Premier Experiential Anchor for the "Kitchen-First" Lifestyle Founded in 1972 in Seattle’s Pike Place Market and headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, Sur La Table is a premier culinary specialty anchor for Tier-1 Lifestyle Centers, Regional Malls, and Mixed-Use developments. Following its 2020 acquisition by Marquee Brands and CSC Generation, the brand has successfully pivoted from a traditional retailer to a high-engagement "Experiential Destination." The 2026 retail model—defined by the "Culinary Hub" prototype—is built around a state-of-the-art, in-store Cooking School, which serves as the brand's primary traffic driver. These schools host over 80,000 classes annually across the fleet, creating a "Circle of Engagement" where students transition into high-AOV (Average Order Value) retail customers. For landlords and developers, Sur La Table offers a high-character tenant that drives consistent daytime and evening foot traffic, appealing to an affluent, food-conscious demographic that prioritizes hands-on experience and premium professional-grade equipment.