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Whole Foods Market
3670 W. Dublin-Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43235
614.760.5556

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Our state-of-the-art cooking and lifestyle school offers something for everyone. Food meets fun! What could be better?

Look for the Half Pints name for programs, events and treats for our youngest shoppers!

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Every Monday

Secret Ingredient Live
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Add a pinch of culinary zing to your dinners. Each week we'll feature simple, tasty recipes using "secret" ingredients that can change a dish from good to great. Come & see for yourself!

• Monday, May 12th
  Mom's Breakfast in Bed
• Monday, May 19th
  Back Yard Favorites
• Monday, May 26th
  Fairway Feasts: Ideas for your Memorial Tournament Party!

Every Wednesday

Buckeye Bounty: A Community Market & Festival
3:00–7:00 p.m.
Join us this summer for an outdoor Community Market! We invite you to browse the offerings from local producers in a Farmers' Market atmosphere.

Every Friday

Fridays Five After Five
5:00–7:00 p.m.    $5/punch card
Join us every Friday for a bit of grown up playtime. As we prepare five beer or wine pairings with a complimentary culinary delight. Purchase your all access punch card at the door. Bring your Five After Five wine glass from home for reuse and receive $1 off admission (Whole Foods Market Five After Five glasses only).

• Friday, May 9th
  Italy, Part Two
• Friday, May 16th
  Screwtops!!
• Friday, May 23th
  Grill-out Greats
• Friday, May 30th
  "Tees" the Season-Golf Theme!

Through May 18th

Bouquet for the Cure®
This year marks our 10th Anniversary of Bouquet for the Cure. We are very proud to have sold over 275,000 bouquets, raising over $750,000 for breast cancer research and education during the past ten years. This year, to mark this momentous occasion, our floral team has created a very stylish and unique bouquet. Featuring gerbera daisies and bear grass, these special bouquets retail for $7.99 with $1.50 going to Susan G. Komen for the Cure Columbus Affiliate. Pick one up for yourself or a friend and shop for a great cause!

Saturday, May 10th

Square Foot Gardening
10:00 a.m.    $10
With Cassie Holderman, Master Gardener
Just in time for the spring planting season, learn to grow luscious vegetables, herbs and flowers in 20% of the space of conventional row gardens. Learn a new way to plant a compact garden in your back yard using a simple raised frame system. This versatile system adapts to all levels of experience, physical ability and geographical location. Cassie is an avid master gardener with 20 years of growing experience. Learn to save time, water, work and money while growing a weed free compact garden to meet your family's need for fresh foods. Go home with the plans and some complimentary Whole Foods Market compost to jumpstart your new garden.

Sunday, May 11th

Mothers' Day Brunch
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.    $19.99 Adults, $9.99 Children under Age 10. Main Cafe
What's your mom's favorite meal? Is it made to order waffles topped with creamy whipped butter and real maple syrup? Perhaps she prefers tender roasted prime rib, sliced just for her! Or maybe she gets weak in the knees for a dessert that's just too pretty to eat. No need to pick and chose, treat your mom to all this and more during our Mother's Day Brunch! She deserves to indulge in great food in a relaxing atmosphere. We'll have live music and an amazing selection of food including made to order omelets and waffles, a carving station, hearth baked breads and pastries, selections of fresh fruit and vegetable dishes and so much more! Make your reservations today by calling our service desk at 614.760.5556.

Monday, May 12th

A Cook's Tour of Whole Foods Market
6:30 p.m.    No Cost, Reservations Required
With Jan Bonner Salud! Cooking & Lifestyle School
Ever thought about the nutritional benefits of Buffalo? Or wonder about that spice you can't pronounce? Embark upon a guided tour through our market to learn about the tropical fruits and exotic vegetables, ask questions about the preparation of seafood and meat items, try some new cheeses or some of the unusual items from our grocery aisles. Jan will offer her insight to help with your culinary questions. In addition, we'll provide a free DVD copy of Best of Whole Foods Market's Secret Ingredient. This DVD is yours to keep and consult as a great cooking tool.

Tuesday, May 13th

Garden Party Flowers
6:30 p.m.    $35, Hands-On Class
With Carol Prond, Whole Foods Market Floral Designer
Learn some simple ways to combine the plants and flowers available in our store to enhance your home. Carol will lead you in choosing plants to group and transplant into a basket. Learn the basics of designing bouquets, transforming the ordinary into an extraordinary floral arrangement. All flowers and equipment will be provided, but feel free to pack your garden gloves. A snack will be provided to feed your creativity.

Wednesday, May 14th

Cheese Plate Pairings: Italy
6:30 p.m.    $25
With Dana Stanley, Whole Foods Market Specialty Assistant Team Leader
Enjoy the first of our new monthly class offerings where we'll pair of wines with regional cheeses. Each month we'll build a cheese board and talk about the methods of production influencing each cheese selection. Learn to compliment the features of cheeses to a variety of wines. Three selections of cheese ranging from mild to strong, full flavors will be enjoyed with three pours of wine native to Italy. Dana will arm you with information that will help you achieve confidence in selecting items from our Specialty department for your entertaining needs.

Thursday, May 15th

Easy Summer Cocktail Party
7:00 p.m.    $40
With Chef Marc Dullin, A Chef for You In-Home Gourmet Service
Chef Marc will provide the recipes for an evening that's stress free so you can enjoy the party too! Sample hors d'oeuvres and sip Bellinis as the summer feast is prepared before your eyes.

On the Menu:

• Lemon Basil Meatball Lollipops
• Savory Pinwheel Puff Pastries
• Salmon & Smoked Ham Wrapped Grilled Asparagus
• Spring Beet Salad
• Deviled Quail Eggs
• Mini Shortcakes with Fresh Berries & Chantilly Cream

Saturday, May 17th

Kitchen Basics
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.    $100
With Jan Bonner, Salud! Cooking & Lifestyle School
Determined to learn how to cook, but unsure where to start? This class is designed for the beginning cook, with an introduction to basic methods and techniques. These fundamentals provide a foundation so you can enjoy cooking, improve eating habits and develop confidence in the kitchen. From chopping, to blanching, sautéing, braising and baking, this class is great for anyone looking to explore their independence in the kitchen!

On the Menu:

• Omelets with Buttermilk Biscuits
• Harvest Vegetable Soup
• Panini Sandwich
• A Simple Chicken Entrée
• Custard Dessert

Sunday, May 18th

The May Faire
12:00–4:00 p.m.
Join us for an old-fashioned country fair with live Blue Grass music! Purchase your $1 tickets at the door and redeem them at booths throughout the store for great food-most items will require only two tickets! Activities will include face painting, fair games for kids of all ages, a (cup)cake walk, a customer pie cook off contest and more! Check out The May Faire flyer for more details.

Tuesday, May 20th

Entertaining with Grilled Pizza
6:30 p.m.    $30, Hands on Class
With Chef Madelyn Turner
Madelyn will expand our recipe repertoire by sharing the art of making dough suitable for cooking pizza on your grill.

On the Menu:

• BBQ Chicken Pizza
• Apricot with Caramelized Onion Pizza
• Margarita Pizza
• A Fresh Mixed Greens Salad

Wednesday, May 21st

Attention Customers: Party on Aisle 4
5:00–7:00 p.m.
Join us for a monthly aisle party featuring samples of hidden treasures on our grocery shelves and our weekly Hot Deals-specially priced items to fill your bellies without emptying your wallet!

Grilling Basics...with a Mystery Basket?!
6:30 p.m.    $35
With Chef Scott Thornton, the Almost Vegetarian Personal Chef
Chef Scott cooks for a variety of clients but enjoys his spare time spent on the USA Grilling Team. Chef Scott will perform under interesting circumstances as no menu will be set in advance. Instead we'll offer up a variety of produce, seafood and meats to cook on the spot! He'll have the full use of the pantry items as the class challenges the creativity of our chef. Join us for a very different, interactive class and be prepared to eat your questions!

Thursday, May 22nd

Cook Like a Caterer, Party like a Rockstar!
7:00 p.m.    $35 Hands On Class
With Shelley Owen, Caterer
Jump into spring with the easy elegance of garden entertaining. Whether you are planning a family reunion, luncheon, shower, graduation or even a backyard wedding food will be a major part of the event. Learn from an experienced pro the way to calculate food quantities needed, tips on how to put together a professional looking serving tray of meats, fruits, cheeses and review professional checklists to ensure all aspects of your event are planned. Everyone will take knife to hand and learn to cut vegetables in an attractive way to make a Veggie Basket.

On the Menu:

• Gazpacho Shots with Avocado Cream
• Toasted Goat Cheese Salad with Smoked Bacon
• Citrus-Roasted Salmon with Dill Sauce
• Frozen Berries with Hot White Chocolate
• Lemon Iced Tea and Sangria

Tuesday, May 27th

Gluten Free Basics
7:00 p.m.    $30
With Chef Bryan Loveless
New to the gluten-free lifestyle? Allow personal chef, Bryan Lovelss to show you how to whip up some family favorites with a gluten-free twist!

On the Menu:

• Chicken Soup with Dumplings
• Sesame Noodles with Chicken or Shrimp
• Quinoa Vegetable Salad
• Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Cookies

Saturday, May 31st

All-American Clambake
5:00–9:00 p.m.    $20 with Beer, $18 sans Beer
Bring on the summer! Bring on the delicious food and beer that earmarks this marvelous season! Our All-American Clambake & Grill will delight your senses and have your tongue doing back flips as you indulge in succulent freshly prepared seafood, meat and more! Your $20 admission includes all-you-can-eat helpins’ and a beer ticket. Yum. Oh, and music. Yeah. You can definitely make an evening of this one!

On the Menu:

• Steamed Clams And Mussels
• Grilled Chicken And Beef Kabobs
• Corn On The Cob And Red Skins

Tuesday, June 3rd

Half Pint Club: Pictures for Dad
2:00 p.m.    Preschool
3:30 p.m.    School age
No Cost, Reservation Required
With Jan Bonner, Salud! Cooking & Lifestyle School and Naz Kavak, Whole Foods Market Team Member
Explore your artistic self as we bring out the art supplies add in a variety of dried pasta and rice to make a decorative collage picture frame. We'll use it to frame your hand drawn picture to present for a favorite grownup for Father's Day. As always we'll have a great snack.

Wednesday, June 4th

Cheese Plate Pairings with Beer
6:30 p.m.    $25
With Dana Stanley, Whole Foods Market Specialty Assistant Team Leader and Corey Ondera, Beer Specialist
Enjoy this monthly class where cheeses are paired of beer! Build your knowledge and palette while building a cheese selection for easy entertaining. Three selections of cheese ranging from mild to strong full flavors will be enjoyed with three pours of beer. Corey and Dana will arm you with information that will help you achieve confidence in selecting items from our Specialty department for your entertaining needs.

Tuesday, June 10th

Seasonal Teas
6:30 p.m.
With Jeff Lambardi, Whole Foods Market's Coffee and Tea Specialist
Learn to use the refreshing flavors of Rishi Teas to brew up delicious Summertime drinks. Jeff will explain the growing and processing of teas while you sample some very special blends and tea beverages. You'll go home with the recipes to replicate these beverages for your tea time.

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