I opened Always Hungry with one giant goal: To be a place where people can come & find things that other really amazing people made. These makers are LOCAL, artisans, under-represented, or just so damn special I had to share with you. That’s it. That’s my why. It’s not about my over 20 years in hospitality, being raised by one hella badass mother, or having a family in catering & farming. It’s about supporting the people I love on their journey. Maybe it’s a mom who just started making some of the best bread I have ever tasted, & by you buying that bread, she is filled with self-confidence & is a happier mother. She feels like more. It’s a couple who just picked up everything & moved here to make a better life, bringing with them a Traditional Muhammara recipe you must try. It’s a local farmer’s flower. I think you should have it in your home to make you smile. It’s about supporting the farmers because we must always support the farmers. That’s it. As an artist, this store is now my most excellent work. Goods are my medium. This place is built with my heart & I hope to serve you & the community with love every day.

For the past year, we were able to test the concept in collaboration with Oram Holdings in Oceanside, CA. This concept was more focused on travelers and fancy beach snacks. We have then grown to open a tiny grocery featuring fresh produce, breads, grab-and-go meals, and more in the Village of Carlsbad. While Oceanside was great, the test store in Carlsbad has been epic. Our sales (Jordan, I need your help here) have doubled, and our basket sizes are much larger. The community is returning again and again to support the store, and people are excited!

At the latest location, we have been able to partner with Little Victory wine bar on a fun daily snacky hour, support the community with interesting foodie pop-ups, and expand our discovery box program. All of this has led us to wanting to expand to a larger location. This will allow us to offer more items and expand into a full-service deli.