Whole Foods Market in Manhattan will feature a produce butcher

Whole Foods Market, the nation’s leading natural and organic supermarket, will open its newest and highly-anticipated Bryant Park store, located at one of New York City’s most prominent intersections at 1095 Avenue of the Americas, on Saturday, Jan. 28. Grand opening celebrations will commence with Whole Foods Market’s traditional bread-breaking ceremony at 8:45 a.m., followed by the official opening at 9 a.m.

The Produce department in the new store will feature the Produce Butcher—an onsite team member who will cut, slice, dice, julienne, chop, and grate any produce item at a shopper’s request.

The Bryant Park location will cater to the neighborhood’s Midtown crowd by placing a special emphasis on prepared culinary offerings from some of the city’s most beloved and recognizable chefs and producers, all set in a beautifully designed space overlooking the iconic Bryant Park.

“We couldn’t be more proud of how our team and vendor partners have continued to innovate our offerings here in New York City,” said Christina Minardi, president of Whole Foods Market’s Northeast Region. “Our culinary team has worked tirelessly to ensure this store is a premier dining destination that meets the needs of all the residents, office workers, daily commuters, and tourists who walk through our doors.”

At 43,000 square feet, the store will feature two levels of retail space that will host a full range of high-quality natural and organic goods, as well as the “News Agency,” a coffee and juice bar, which will pay homage to the look and feel of the city’s classic news stands.

source: media.wholefoodsmarket.com