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Whole Foods sweetens urban appeal with new Manhattan, D.C. stores
Russell Redman 1 Jul 28, 2020

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The multi-level, 60,245-square-foot Manhattan store neighbors the 5.4 million-square-foot Hudson Yards mixed-use development, which includes a major pedestrian plaza.

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In the produce department, shoppers will find a selection that includes fruit and vegetables from more than 15 local growers.

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The beer and wine section offers more than 400 beers, including 150 local craft brews, and features the Brewery Fresh Bar, which serves beer, wine, kombucha and ciders — all in cans.

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Food and drink options from in-store eateries include coffee from Café Grumpy, vegan Mexican cuisine from Jajaja, matcha lattes from Matchaful and plant-based ice cream from Sunscoop.

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At street level, a convenience market offers time-pressed customers a quicker shopping experience, including grab-and-go meal and snack items, baked goods, desserts and cold beverages.

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In the specialty foods area, a cheese shop serves up ready-to-eat cheese boards and has a selection of more than 50 local cheeses overseen by an in-store American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional.

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Whole Foods Manhattan West shoppers can enter the plaza on Ninth Avenue between 31st and 33rd streets, or enter the store directly on the corner of 31st Street and 10th Avenue.

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The store’s full-service butcher shop offers made-in-house sausages and dry-aged beef, as well as locally sourced meats.

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A beauty and body care section features products from local suppliers, such as Brooklyn Press, Shea Radiance and LUX Naturals.

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A floral section adjoining the produce area lets customers pick fresh flower bouquets.

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Whole Foods’ new 46,000-square-foot store in Washington, D.C., is situated in the Pleasant Plains neighborhood, adjacent to Howard University.

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Local growers like Gotham Greens and Bowery Farms are showcased in the produce department. Both suppliers have greenhouses in the D.C. metro area.

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The seafood counter offers fresh and frozen seafood, made-in-house salmon burgers and lobster rolls, with all items sustainably wild-caught or responsibly farmed.

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The “Cheers” beer and wine section features more than 400 wines and over 300 beers, including selections from local wineries and breweries.

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Take-and-bake products are among the offerings in the fresh bakery, which has scratch-made hearth breads, cakes, pastries and items for special diets.

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Part of the Friends of Whole Foods Market foodservice program, the store’s PLNT Burger fast-casual restaurant serves plant-based burgers, sandwiches, salads, sides and treats.

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Also among the local offerings are cheeses overseen by in-store cheese mongers, who can offer expertise and recommendations for various occasions.

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As in the Manhattan West store, the Florida Avenue store in D.C. features a beauty and body care area offering hair care, skin care and home décor products from local suppliers.

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Floral selections, cut fruit and fresh juices are among the items customers will see as they enter the store.

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