And they are giving some free stuff. Here’s what the have to say for themselves.
-JAY
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On Tuesday, May 18th, Whole Foods Market will welcome summer with the opening of its 8th Maryland location- a store that will offer a host of exciting features, including a vast produce section with seasonal and local offerings; indulgent bakery section serving fresh-made cakes and pretzels, breads and gluten-free options; guaranteed fresh seafood bought straight from local boats and a meat department with over 80% of the meat sourced locally; and more.
Several offerings will be unique to the location, including our coffee bar which will serve homemade gelato and popsicles, inviting customers to cool off and connect to the public Wi-Fi.
In celebration of the opening, Whole Foods Market will be holding an array of exciting events throughout the month of May, including-
May 3rd 7th 10th 14th :: Allegro Metro Blitz
At the peak of morning commuter rush-hour, Rocket Man will be dispensing free samples of the exclusive brand Allegro Coffee to Maryland Metro commuters from his Coffee Back Pack. Store team members will be on hand to talk about the products and the new store.
Location: Friendship Heights Metro Station
(May 3rd and 10th – Station at Willard and Wisconsin)
(May 7th and 14th – Corner of Wisconsin and Western Ave.)
Time: 6AM – 7AM
May 11th & 13th :: Friendship Salad “a la Cart”
Receive a grown-for-Whole Foods Market Friendship Salad from the mobile salad cart and learn how John Maniscalco of Chesapeake Greenhouse in Sudlersville, MD is able to supply fresh lettuce all-year-round
Location: Front of the new Whole Foods Market store
Time: 11AM – 1PM
MAY 18th 2010 :: OPEN FOR BUSINESS
10:00 AM Bread Breaking Ceremony
May 20, 2010 :: Spa Night
Enjoy complimentary facial treatments by Skin Organics founder Ann Webb and her expert staff and get a spa goody bag filled with fabulous products from the Whole Body department. Meet local vendors and sample a variety of products for the mind, body & soul.
Location: Whole Body Area
Time: 5 PM – 7 PM
The store is located at:
4420 Willard Ave.
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
An Aussie friend passed this article on to me, and I really do think it’s an interesting concept to be debated. Basically, Sydney chef Yukako Ichikawa got sick of patrons who didn’t met her standards, particularly those involving the clean-plate club. She posted rules on her restaurant’s door, stating that patrons are required to eat everything on the plate – except a few selected garnishes (for this, I question her commitment to Sparkle Motion) – or be forced to pay extra and/or be banned from returning. She turns people away for any number of a priori violations.
