Kevin Gillespie Teaches “Pure Pork Awesomeness” at Salud! in Whole Foods Avalon June 27

Celebrated chef Kevin Gillespie of Gunshow, Revival,Communion and Terminus City trots over to Whole Foods Market - Avalon in Alpharetta on Monday, June 27, for an evening of “Pure Pork Awesomeness.” The red-bearded Atlanta native will share his fiery passion for pork at a 7-9 p.m. class and book signing at Salud! Cooking School. Learn how to select, prepare and fork into pork in new recipes. Keep that fork handy to sample the “Pure Pork Awesomeness” class tasting menu: curried pork samosas, Korean barbecued bulgogi, grilled pork tenderloin with Spanish-style garlic shrimp and banoffee trifle with candied bacon. Tickets to the exclusive evening are priced at $75 each and include one signed copy of Gillespie’s cookbook. Register here and now.

Scope Out Avalon's Restaurants, Spirits and Retail at The Perfect Taste on October 29

Take an evening stroll through the streets of Alpharetta during The Perfect Taste at Avalon and raise funds for Share our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign to end childhood hunger without even breaking a sweat. On Wednesday, October 29 from 6-9 p.m., enjoy delectable eats from Avalon restaurants, wine, beer, spirits and live entertainment as you explore the streets of the community. For dinner, Marlow's Tavern, Bantam + Biddy, Ted's Montana Grill and Whole Foods Market will be offering tasty cuisine. Tickets start at $125 per person. 

Forward-Thinkers Feast on Foods from Whole Foods Market, Ted's Montana Grill, The Pig & The Pearl and The Shed at Glenwood at Southface Visionary Dinner on October 1

A vision of sustainable future is shared among the fabulous Fox Theatre, Whole Foods Market, top Atlanta chefs and guests at the annual Southface Visionary Dinner on October 1. This formation of forward-thinkers inspires Whole Foods Market – the gracious ingredient provider – and area chefs to seek locally sourced ingredients to produce the evening’s mouthwatering menu with wine pairings. Chef Chris Raucci will be slicing and smashing up avocados for Ted's Montana Grill's guacamole and Todd Richards of The Pig & The Pearl and The Shed at Glenwood will be roasting fennel for an autumnal salad. Feeling inspired? Find recipes for these dishes and others on the night’s menu online or register here for $300 per person and experience the deliciousness for yourself. For 16 years, the Visionary Dinner raises awareness and funding for Southface's continued work in sustainable community development, affordable housing, green jobs, clean energy, education and research.

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Let’s get down to the fondumentals of fall cheeses at Whole Foods Market’s FreeCheese Night: Grilling Cheese 101 demo and cheese tasting on Tuesday, September 16 from 6-7:30 p.m. At this cheesy tutorial, learn from grilled cheese experts about cheese grilling and sample grilled cheese sandwiches.

Whole Foods Market Bites are a Main Thing at GlowDry's #1 Birthday Mane Event

Ready. Set. Glow! On Wednesday, September 10, Whole Foods Market Buckhead is bringing fabulous fare to a glamorous get together. It's time to celebrate GlowDry’s first birthday! From 7 - 9 p.m., ladies will be primping with GlowDry's hairstyling, makeup applications, giveaways, photo booth snap shots and DJ tunes.  

Give Whole Foods Market an A+ for Back-to-School Nourishment

As summer vacation comes to an end, the chimes of school bells will be ringing around the city soon. Whole Foods Market has you covered for the tastiest and the most nutritious brain food recipes to make breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks and dinner a breeze. Their back-to-school menu includes apple oatmeal in a jar, whole grain toaster waffles, no-cook zucchini “noodle” salad, and one-dish roasted brats with apples and butternut squash. More healthy ideas can be found on their Pinterest boards and website collections of Back-to-School Breakfasts, Surprising Sandwiches, After-School Snacks and Slow Cooker Recipes. Going back to school has never tasted better! 

Only at Whole Foods Market: Westminster Royal Addition One-Year-Old Cheddar Commemorates 2013 Birth of Prince George

Prince George is celebrating his first birthday on July 22 and a special  12 month aged English cheddar, handcrafted by the Barber family in Somerset, England, will be pulled out in July 2014 to commemorate Prince George’s special day. The savory Westminster Royal Addition One-Year-Old Cheddar is available for a limited time at area Whole Foods Market locations for $9.99 per pound.

Only the Cherry Best for You at Whole Foods Market Buckhead Cherry Fest and One-Day Sale on July 11

The 5th annual Cherry Fest is making its way to the Buckhead Whole Foods Market on Friday, July 11. Fill up your shopping basket with cherries and sample and purchase Cherry Fest items located throughout the store. If you’re looking for a lunch hour break spot, visit the Prepared Foods department for special cherry tastings from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. This is one cherry event and sale you don’t want to miss!

Make Way for Matzo and Fill Your Passover Cart Naturally at Whole Foods Market

 

 

While you’re depriving yourself of leavened breads this Passover, stock up on these naturally delicious and kosher-for-Passover foods and products at Whole Foods Market. Products sold are free from artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, sweeteners or hydrogenated fats. Organic, all-natural kosher choices abound at special holiday savings.

• Yehuda organic whole wheat matzo from Israel
• Slightly sweet Streit’s egg matzo and Streit’s Shmura matzo 
• Streit’s organic matzo ball mixes, including gluten-free options
• Kedem gourmet tilapia gefilte fish with sliced carrots
• Avvio organic 100 percent Concord grape juice 
• Kosher Valley fresh or frozen whole or ground turkeys and chickens 
• Dairy-free Fox’s U-bet natural dark chocolate syrup
• Harrison’s Sweet Shoppe fruit slices and jelly rings 
• Yehuda matzo cake meal 
• Harrison’s Sweet Shoppe bittersweet chocolate chips 
• Glick’s Finest gluten-free macaroons 
• Zeta extra-virgin olive oils

 

History, traditions and fresh foods meet for Passover at Whole Foods Markets.

Whole Foods Market “5% Day” Benefits The Giving Kitchen Today, April 8

Break out that grocery list and head to Whole Foods Market to stock up on pantry staples and specialty items you’ve been eyeing. It’s “5% Day” at Atlanta-area Whole Foods Markets, and The Giving Kitchen will receive 5 percent of the day’s net sales at all eight local stores, including Harry’s Farmers Market locations. The Giving Kitchen was inspired by an outpouring of support from the city’s hospitality network when Atlanta chef Ryan Hidinger was diagnosed with late-stage cancer in December 2012. This homegrown nonprofit benefits members of Atlanta’s restaurant community facing unanticipated hardships and crisis situations.

Shop Atlanta-Area Whole Foods Market Locations April 8 -- The Giving Kitchen Receives 5 Percent

Save that grocery list! On Tuesday, April 8, all eight metro-Atlanta Whole Foods Market and Harry’s Farmers Market locations are uniting and designating The Giving Kitchen as the beneficiary of their citywide “5% Day.” Inspired by an outpouring of support from our town’s hospitality network when Atlanta chef Ryan Hidinger was diagnosed with late-stage cancer in December 2012, this homegrown nonprofit provides grants to members of Atlanta’s restaurant community facing unanticipated hardships and crisis situations. On “5% Days,” a store donates 5 percent of the day’s net sales to a local non-profit or educational organization, so stock up!