Late September Opening Anticipated for UWS Trader Joe’s

While details of the upcoming opening of an Upper West Side Trader Joe’s (Broadway at 72nd) have remained highly secretive, our friends at West Side Independent have been digging for info to get some clues into the store’s opening.  After a chat with City Councilwoman Gale Brewer, the initial rumored opening date was August of [...]

Upcoming Whole Foods Columbus Square Events

Whole Foods Columbus Square (Columbus near 97th) has some great free happenings this week… first, stop by the growler station tonight for a free beer tasting.  Shmaltz Brewing Company will be giving out samples of five of their beers while you receive $1 off 64 oz. growler fills for Thursday Happy Hour.  Also happening tonight [...]

Upper West Side Openings Update

Let’s start with an update on one of the most anticipated Upper West Side openings… the Trader Joe’s planned at 72nd and Broadway, while yet to announce an official opening on the Upper West Side, has a date in sight for the completion of renovations, according to West Side Independent.  A chat with City Councilwoman [...]

Starting Next Week: Jazz Legend Winter Series at Whole Foods

The new Whole Foods Market in Columbus Square (Columbus near 97th) has been offering a plethora of free events and specials since its opening, with the store working hard to connect with its community.  One such offering, the Jazz Legend Series, brings the heritage of the neighborhood to Whole Foods by honor the great musicians [...]

Tuesdays in January: Whole Foods Health Tours

Whole Foods Market Columbus Square (Columbus near 97th) is holding a great free tour each Tuesday this month.  Come to the store for a “Health Starts Here” tour and tasting, an insightful series that will give you tips on living and eating natural, nutritious, and nourishing meals.  From Gluten free diets to alternative sweeteners, Ali, [...]

Symphony Space Membership Discount at Whole Foods

Are you a Symphony Space member?  Then take advantage of a new discount… receive free delivery on purchases of $150 or more at the Columbus Square Whole Foods Market (Columbus near 97th).  Membership at Symphony Space starts at only $40 for the year, and offers many benefits, from 15% off at Symphony Space’s bar/lounge UnWINEd [...]

Free Cooking Demos at Whole Foods Markets on Friday

Come to a New York City Whole Foods Market on Friday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, when City Harvest volunteer chefs will provide simultaneous free cooking demonstrations as a part of City Harvest’s Nutrition Education program.  The program helps provide tools to low-income individuals, families, and communities to help them prevent and manage diet-related [...]

Trader Joe’s “Confirmed” on 72nd and Broadway

Despite rumors that the food market Trader Joe’s may not expand to the long-awaited 72nd and Broadway location, the TJ spokespeople remained affirmative about its opening when asked about a separate rumored location.  The Observer contacted Trader Joe’s last week to inquire about a possible new location on Sixth near 22nd, and despite a denial [...]

Turkey Tasting and Carving Techniques at Whole Foods

Come to the Columbus Square Whole Foods (Columbus at 97th) tomorrow for a free event to help you prepare for Thanksgiving.  Get a taste of free range turkeys (raised on Jaindl Farms in nearby Pennsylvania) while picking up a few tips on how to carve the turkey to perfection.  While you’re there, Whole Foods will [...]

Hands-On Dumpling Workshop at Whole Foods

Come to the Columbus Square Whole Foods Market (808 Columbus, near 97th) this afternoon for a great workshop.  The co-author of The Dumpling: A Seasonal Guide, Wai Hon Chu, will conduct a 45-minute workshop on how to prepare a simple vegetarian filling and and different dumpling folding techniques. Leave with half a dozen dumplings and [...]