Starting Tomorrow: 30 Days of Twitter Giveaways from Whole Foods

The 30th birthday of Whole Foods Market takes place next month, and the NYC stores are beginning to celebrate with some giveaways.  Each day from September 1st to September 30th, the store will be giving away prizes to Facebook/Twitter followers.  Win prizes from places like Equinox fitness centers, The Food Networks, and (of course) Whole [...]

Today: UWS Whole Foods’ First Birthday

In some ways, it feels like the Whole Foods Market at Columbus Square (Columbus and 97th) just had its grand opening yesterday.  But it has in fact been a year, and the store plans to celebrate tonight.  Come to the store from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm today to enjoy a complimentary wining and dining, [...]

Free Frisbees at Columbus Square Whole Foods

Here’s a nice little freebie… foursquare users are encouraged to come to the Upper West Side Whole Foods Market (near Columbus and 97th) to get a free frisbee.  Check in at the store on foursquare, hit the customer service desk, and pick up your free recycled frisbee for a limited time only.

Next Wednesday: 5% Day at Whole Foods

Wednesday will be a great day to visit Whole Foods Market, as they are giving you a chance to shop while helping out our great park.  Shop at any NYC Whole Foods, including the Columbus Circle store in the Time Warner Center and the Columbus Square store on Columbus and 97th, on Wednesday, June 23rd, [...]

Earth Day at Whole Foods

Come to the Whole Foods Market in Columbus Square (Columbus and 97th) tomorrow to celebrate Earth Day at a Gold LEED building.  The store, less than a year old, is the first LEED Certified grocery store in New York City, getting the sought-after Gold certification.  Events to celebrate are free, taking place from 5:00 pm [...]

Sneak Peek of New Taste of the UWS: Whole Foods Chef Series

The New Taste of the Upper West Side is approaching quickly, with official events starting on Friday, May 21st.  Be sure to buy your tickets soon to your favorite of the great food events in the festival… from discussions to tastings, the weekend will be filled with a celebration of the creations of Upper West [...]

Enjoy Free Music on the Upper West Side

There’s always some great free music to enjoy on the Upper West Side… here’s a few options for free music this week.  First, Target Free Thursdays at David Rubenstein Atrium continues tomorrow with Hector Del Curto’s Eternal Tango Quartet.  Come to the atrium (Broadway between 62nd and 63rd) to tango to this acclaimed Argentine bandoneónist [...]

This Week’s Wine Events on the UWS

Wine lover?  There are plenty of events on the Upper West Side this week offering great wine.  First, the American Museum of Natural History (Central Park West at 79th) is putting on an interesting wine event on Wednesday as part of their “Global Kitchen” series.  “Wines With Ancient Lineage” brings in expert Mollie Battenhouse, sommelier [...]

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, [...]