Store Calendar

Classes are free unless otherwise noted. Space is limited for some classes. Pre-registration is required. To sign up for a class, just stop by our Customer Service desk, call us at 703-736-0600 or send an email to vernon.james@wholefoods.com.

Regular Happenings

• Every Friday

  Happy Hour!

  4:30 - 7:00 p.m.

  Stop by our wine department for a special wine lover's happy hour! What a great way to start off the evening after a long week of work. Find out which wines pair with which appetizers and cheeses, and you can throw a happy hour of your own! This event is free, and of course you must be 21 to participate. It is located in our specialty department.

   

In Store Events

• Wednesday, October 29th

  Half-Pints Club - Pumpkin Party

  3:30-5:30 p.m.

  Want to roll up your sleeves and have some Great Pumpkin fun? We will decorate mini-pumpkins and share our favorite Halloween ideas. We will also play a safe and funny Halloween game and snack on the best pumpkin pie around. Are you ready for some pumpkin?

   

Classes

• Please Note:   All classes are free-of-charge but we must necessarily limit participation to 24 guests per class. Sign-up at our customer service booth so we will know to expect you.

• Tuesday, October 7th

  Beer and Ale Class - Prost!

  6:00 p.m.

  Led by our brilliant beer buyer, Scott Crothers, we will explore the sometimes mysterious world of lagers, ales, pilsners and pints. This is one of our most popular classes and perfect for the season so sign-up early at our customer service desk. Each participant will receive a mini-pilsner sampling glass to keep.

   

• Wednesday, October 15th

  Cooking Class - Amazing Appetizers

  6:00 p.m.

  Everyone is coming to your house for the meeting-what to serve? Chef John O knows and will demonstrate make-ahead treats to thrill your guests and last-minute platters that will make your friends ask, "How did you do it?" Come meet our new chef and be our guest for hors d'oeuvres and fun!

   

• Wednesday, October 22nd

  Wine Class - The Foundations of Wine Tasting

  6:00-8:00 p.m.

  Selecting a new wine is a great adventure and finding one that suits your palate is an exciting experience. But do you know how? And can you describe the wine you like-the complexities of wine tasting have intrigued generations. Richard Jones, our illustrious wine buyer, will guide us step by step through the ritual of wine tasting. And on the way to becoming well-versed, we'll get to try selections from the great wine families: Bordeaux, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and others.

   

Looking Ahead: November

• Monday, November 3rd

  Our Holiday Table Opens

  Place your Holiday food orders. Open Every Day through November 23rd

• Wednesday, November 5th

  Holiday Tasting Event

  4:00-7:00 p.m.

  Come by and try our new Holiday selections.
  

• Saturday, November 8th

  Reston Store's Birthday Party

  4:00-5:00 p.m.

  It's a birthday party... come help us cut the cake!
  

• Monday, November 24th

  Holiday Order Pick-ups Begin

  We will be open extended hours to help you have a great holiday!

Notices

Food for Thought

 

"The best kind of wine is that which is most pleasant to him who drinks it."

          ~ Pliny the Elder, Natural History

Caring for others

 

Whole Foods Market is intimately connected to the health and economy of each community we serve. Recent conditions have left many food banks in dire need of filling their shelves. The Northern Virginia stores have collectively donated $8,500 in funds and food supplies to:

Arlington Food Assistance Center
Food for Others
Reston Interfaith
ECHO

“A friend in need is a friend indeed.”