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Gallery: Whole Foods El Paso emphasizes in-store dining
Julie Gallagher Dec 20, 2016

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Overlook
Paulo Marroquin

Whole Foods shoppers can relax in this airy eating area while observing the hustle and bustle of the store below.

Sol food
Paulo Marroquin

The store’s produce section features display cases that resemble wooden packing crates.

Speaking Spanglish
Paulo Marroquin

Spanglish phrases such as ‘Real food en su casa’ are also used.

Fresh baked
Paulo Marroquin

Patterned concrete tile resembling Mexican tile work is used in the bakery.

Thunderbird Taproom
Paulo Marroquin

The store features an 82-seat bar and restaurant called the Thunderbird Taproom. “The eating venues had to be part of the market, while separate enough so you don’t feel like you are sitting in the middle of a grocery store, but at your local bar or coffee spot,” said DLE Design director Barry Jacob.

Set apart
Paulo Marroquin

The taproom features a separate entrance and is set apart from the rest of the store by screen walls.

Fresh prepared
Paulo Marroquin

Many different foods can be purchased and enjoyed in-store or outside at the location’s 62-seat outdoor terrace.

Sitting together
Paulo Marroquin

The main section of table seating is branded as Juntos (“together” in Spanish), with painted signage on a wood wall and triangular lighting fixtures suspended over a children’s play area, according to DL English Design.

Working out
Paulo Marroquin

Workout wear and gear is merchandised beside the store’s juice bar.

Bulking up
Paulo Marroquin

The store’s bulk section features organic oats, beans, nut butter and locally sourced honey.

Cheese and wine
Paulo Marroquin

The cheese section is accented with concrete block screens and lively signage.

Café & jugos naturales
Paulo Marroquin

Coffee, juices and smoothies are served from a drink bar.

Bilingual signage
Paulo Marroquin

Signs and messaging in English and Spanish appeal to bilingual shoppers.

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