Something to Cluck About: Hen House Opens at The Village at Totem Lake

Kirkland, WA - Aug 13, 2025

The Village at Totem Lake is excited to share some EGG-citing restaurant news, the opening of Hen House, marking the brand’s expansion into Washington following its successful debut in Oregon earlier this year.

Hen House is the newest restaurant concept from JRG Restaurant Group, led by industry veteran Chef Joe Rappaport. The restaurant serves crave-worthy, crispy hand-breaded free-range chicken tenders, accompanied by a selection of house made dipping sauces and flavorful sides. With a focus on quality ingredients, bold flavors, and an elevated fast-casual experience, Hen House is becoming a standout in the growing national wave of chicken focused concepts.

The arrival of Hen House at Totem Lake underscores Chef Joe’s continued leadership and culinary innovation within the fast-casual space. As the visionary behind other beloved Pacific Northwest concepts including Joe’s Burgers (WA and Ore.) and Choza Tacos y Cantina and Little Burro (Ore.), Chef Joe and the JRG Restaurant Group are bringing bold flavors to a vibrant community hub.

“We’re thrilled to bring Hen House to Kirkland,” said Chef Joe. “There’s something universally satisfying about a perfectly crispy chicken tender. With Hen House, we have taken that simple idea and elevated it with quality ingredients and flavor-forward recipes.”

"We’re excited to welcome Hen House to The Village at Totem Lake,” shares Erika Plummer, Vice President of Leasing at CenterCal Properties. “Their fun, flavorful take on the always-popular chicken concept is a great addition to our mix of restaurants. The continued interest from brands like Hen House reflects the strong leasing momentum and appeal of The Village as a dining destination.”

The Village at Totem Lake continues to evolve as a premier destination for shopping, dining, and community gathering in the Eastside.

For more information and menu details, follow Hen House on social media @HenHouse_tenders

About The Village at Totem Lake
The Village at Totem Lake is an urban lifestyle center in Kirkland, Wash. that offers a convenient place to shop, live, work and play. This vibrant mixed-use center includes retail shops, a state-of-the art Cinema, restaurants, office and professional space, a Village Plaza with outdoor seating, and more than 800 urban apartments, and modern amenities that make it a popular gathering place for the Eastside community. For the latest information visit: www.TheVillageAtTotemLake.com.

About CenterCal
CenterCal, a premier full-service commercial real estate company founded in 2004, is redefining the landscape of the western U.S. With a focus on community-building, the company creates spaces that foster connection, enjoyment, and a sense of belonging. Under the visionary leadership of founder Jean Paul Wardy, CenterCal has become synonymous with excellence and innovation, boasting a portfolio of iconic destinations across California, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.

Rooted in core values that include creative persistence, uplifting communities, and creating magical places, CenterCal specializes in the investment, development, leasing, and management of high-quality retail and mixed-use developments from its headquarters in Costa Mesa, Calif.

More information, including a full property portfolio, is available at www.centercal.com.

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