October 2012

Thu
04
Think You Know Cheddar
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Cafe Area
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Think You Know Cheddar
Thursday, October 4th
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cafe Area, Free!

 

Learn from our Certified Cheese Professional Lisa the history, the many flavors from mild yellow cheddar to 60 pound block wheels of white wrapped in muslin, along with recipes, sampling and paring of wines.  Class size is limited please register: http://a3.acteva.com/orderbooking/bookEvent/A327166

 

 

Sat
06
Oktoberfest
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Fairview Store Wide
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Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 6th
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fairview Store Wide

It’s October so stroll throughout the store for a taste of German cuisine and along the way stop by our wine department to sample some seasonal fall and German beers.   Brats anyone?  We will be grilling brats out on the patio.

Sat
13
How Do You Like Them Apples?
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Store Wide
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How Do You Like Them Apples?
Saturday, October 13th
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Store Wide

Apple Season it is!  We are having an apple crisp of a day.   That’s right!   We are making and sampling recipes using delicious seasonal apples in our dishes.   UT/OU fans we will be grilling TX burgers and OK burgers out on the patio to see which teams wins out for the most burgers sold along with live entertainment and kids activities.

 

Fri
19
Local Franconia Brewery Class
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Fairview Cafe Area
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Local Franconia Brewery Class
Friday, October 19th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Fairview Cafe Area, Free

Join us for a special evening with local Brew Master and Owner Dennis Wehrman of Franconia Brewery from right here in McKinney. We are excited to have him educate us in his brew making techniques, history and “Green” initiatives.  YES, you will get to taste the brew as well.   Class size is limited, register: http://www.acteva.com//booking.cfm?bevaid=233544

Sat
20
We Crave Comfort
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Fairview store wide
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We Crave Comfort
Saturday, October 20th
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fairview store wide, Free!

Fall is here, the weather is cool and you can’t help but think about comfort food.  Check out our team members comfort food recipes.

Sat
27
Boo!
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Fairview Store Wide
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Boo!
Saturday, October 27th
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fairview Store Wide, Free

Check out our costumes and will check out yours.   Come in costume and will treat you to a treat.

Join in the fun no telling what will be up to.

Sat
27
Pedernales Cellers Wine Tasting
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Wine Department
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Pedernales Cellers Wine Tasting
Saturday, October 27th
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wine Department, Free!

We are honored to feature Fredrik Osterber President and wine expert from Local Pedrnales Cellars in Stonewall Tx. Fredrik will sample some of their flagship wines including their Tempranillo which was recently featured in Dallas Morning News, and even sign bottles.

Events At Nearby Stores

Vegan Wine Dinner
Friday, May 24th
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Dining Room, $30 per person

Join us as we celebrate the arrival of Summer with an exclusive menu prepared by our Vegan chefs! Enjoy a delicious four course plant strong menu, with each dish expertly paired with wines from our Top Ten Summer Wine Collection. Menu to feature:

Appetizer:
Smoked Portobello Tomato Stack
Paired with Sea Glass Santa Barbara Pinot Noir

2nd Course:
Spring Pea Cashew Risotto
Paired with Monte Velho Esporao

3rd Course:
Fresh Spiraled Zucchini Pasta
Paired with Vinum Cellars Chardonnay

Dessert:
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
Paired with Lamatum Ribera Del Duero Crianza

Ages 21 and up. Space limited. Click HERE to book your tickets.

 

Join us as we celebrate the arrival of Summer with an exclusive menu prepared by our Vegan chefs!

Partners Cooking Class - Hands On
Friday, May 24th
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Plano, $25 per person plus tax

(Plano, TX Store) Great date night for couples. This class includes large samples of all courses. Summer cucumber salad, Pan seared salmon with caramelized cherries over jalapeño and pecan pesto rice with summer squash and carrot sauté.  Learn to cook and have fun at the same time. Class size is limited, please contact Jason.Campbell@wholefoods.com

(Plano, TX Store) Great date night for couples.

Memorial Day
Saturday, May 25th
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Store-wide, FREE!

Join us at the store today for the traditional kick off to the summer. We have all the fixings to make your holiday party a huge success. We will be sampling tasty treats around the store that are sure to make your family smile!

Join us at the store today for the traditional kick off to the summer. We have all the fixings to make your holiday party a huge success.