Store Calendar

NOTICES & PROMOTIONS

• Now through November 22nd

  Holiday Table: Thanksgiving

   

  Save time and savor the feast!  Reserve your all-natural free-range turkey, or place your special orders for a complete Thanksgiving dinner, selecting from our expansive catalog and detailed menus of appetizers, sides, desserts, and more.  Expert staff is on hand during table hours (Monday through Friday 9am to 1pm and 4pm to 8pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am to 8pm) to answer questions, make recommendations, offer samplings, and place your order.  (Located at store entrance)

• December

  Holiday Hours

  December 22nd (Tue) & 23rd (Wed) - 8am to 10pm

  Thursday, December 24th - 8am to 7pm

  Christmas Day - Closed

  Saturday, December 26th - 11am to 7pm

  New Year's Eve - 8am to 7pm 

  New Year's Day - Noon to 6pm

• NOW through Thursday, December 10th

  Rotisseriextravaganza - $5.99 on Thursdays!

  

  Thursdays through December 10th:  Enjoy a fabulous deal on Rotisserie Chicken - tended, juicy and slow-cooked in store!  Rotisserie Chickens will be $5.99 on Thursdays (all day, while supplies  last, no rain checks and all flavors).  This is an amazing savings of $3!  Don't forget the sides - pick up some ready-to-eat Mashed Potatoes or Macaroni & Cheese from our Prepared Foods Department to complete your meal.  Promotion ends 12/10/2009.

• Through January 30th

  Nickels for Nonprofits

  Use a reusable shopping bag this holiday season, and by going a little greener, you can help share a little green with community organizations in need!  The 5-cent refund you receive for each reusable bag you bring in can be applied toward your purchase, or given back to the community with a donation to one of two featured non-profit organizations.  Customers who choose the donation option will receive a wooden nickel for each reusable bag which they can deposit it into one of the two slots available on the wooden holder at Customer Service.  Thanks to our green-minded shoppers, over $1,175 in nickels was awared to our August/September/October community partners, PAWS Ohio and the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes! 

  Our two current non-profit community partners are Meals on Wheels (promoting a better quality of life through healthy meals and caring volunteers in Shaker Heights, Beachwood and University Heights) and Hands On Northeast Ohio (addressing the critical human service, educational and environmental needs of Northeast Ohio through high impact volunteer service and civic education programs).

      

EVENTS, DEALS, AND DEMONSTRATIONS

• EVERY Monday through Thursday

  Osteria Happy Hour

  5:00-7:00 p.m. (365 Wine - $2 per glass)

  Great wine at a great price!  Try our different featured red or white selection, every week, Monday through Thursday.  (At the Osteria)

• EVERY Friday

  Five By Seven

  5:00-7:00 p.m. ($5 cover)

  FIVE pairings for FIVE dollars - Friday nights from FIVE until SEVEN. 

  

  For discriminating and casual appreciators alike, Five By Seven (sponsored by Cleveland Magazine) features five food and drink pairings at five exclusive sampling stations, with live music and a new and different theme every week!  From meat and seafood to prepared foods and specialty cheese, you will discover new tastes and new trends that tantalize your pallet.  Your $5 cover grants you an all-access punch card listing the evening's pairings (including wine and beer, and non-alcoholic options), as well as a free reusable wine glass which you can bring back for a $1 discount off admission on a later date!  (Note: There is always a selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food samples.)  Get a head start on your weekend with a little grown-up playtime - Join us every Friday for this tasty and fun Whole Foods Market social ritual.

  Upcoming menu themes:

  November 6th:           "Vegetarian Thanksgiving"  Retain your "world's best host" title and delight your vegetarian guests with these outstanding meat-free entrées and sides to accompany your traditional feast.  Music by Madeline Lucas (flute).

  November 13th:           "Top 10 Holiday Wines (Pt. 1)," excellent food and wine pairings featuring the FIRST half of our top notch holiday wines at easy-to-swallow prices!  Please note: NO BEER this week.  Music by James Kelley (fiddle/violin).

  November 20th:           "Top 10 Holiday Wines (Pt. 2)," more perfect pairings featuring the SECOND (but not lesser!) half of our top notch holiday wines at easy-to-swallow prices!  Please note: NO BEER this week.  Music by DuO-K (brass/woodwind duets).

  November 27th:           (No event today - see you on December 4th)

  December 4th:           "Evening of Elegence"  Strict standards meet extreme delicious with this handy sampling of great party fare boasting the latest gourmet trends!  Music by Alicia Storin (cello).

  December 11th:           "The Best of the Season"  Some things are in great taste all year long - sample our latest pairing suggestions featuring special seasonal touches and the highest quality strandards.  Music by Vic Samalot (instrumental guitar). 

  December 18th:           "All Things Good"  Enjoy a menu of pairings handcrafted from the purest ingredients - tastes that are truly worth celebrating!  Music by James Kelley (fiddle/violin).

  December 25th:           (No event today - Merry Christmas!)

  January 1st:           (No event today - Happy New Year!)

  January 8th:           "Healthy New Year"  Let us help you honor those well-intentioned resolutions - great tastes really can be nutritious AND delicious!  Music TBA.

  In keeping with the spontaneous spirit of this event, the complete menu is a surprise to those who attend - we will not divulge the menu prior to 5pm each Friday.  No phone calls, please.

• EVERY Saturday

  $avings & Cravings

  2:00-4:00 p.m. (Free)

  

  Searching for Hot Weekend Deals?  Look no further than Saturdays at Whole Foods Market, where the focus is on tasty trends and sensational savings, savoring high quality products and terrific values with live demonstrations in different departments every week!  (Storewide)

• Thursday, November 5th

  Thanksgiving Tasting

  6:00-8:00 p.m. (Free)

  

  Taste the goodness in every bite as Whole Foods Market Cedar Center unveils its complete Thanksgiving spread for customers to sample, savor and celebrate!  The annual storewide Thanksgiving Tasting is free and open to the community, with storewide samples, specials, sales and more!  Our seasonal lights will be lit, and the aisles will be filled with the golden roasted aroma of a traditional holiday feast, along with live music accompaniment by vibraphonist Hal Wyant.  From all-natural free-range turkey, to sides of butternut sweet potato casserole, whole grain cranberry pecan stuffing, orange-cranberry conserve and more, come sample a bite, then visit our Holiday Table where expert staff is on hand to answer questions, make recommendations, and place your order.  (Storewide event)

• Thursday, November 13th - Sunday, November 15th

  Fabulous Food Show

  

  Visit Whole Foods Market at Fabulous Food Show Booth #304, for a chance to indulge in tasty product samples, exclusive special offers, and lively demonstrations by our team of specialists:

  • ENTER TO WIN a fresh natural free range Thanksgiving turkey!
  • DISCOVER an array of all-natural and organic products and services at our "Whole Foods Mini-Market," including holiday entertaining, gluten-free, local, responsibly produced gifts, body care, and more!
  • ENJOY A FREE 9" PUMPKIN PIE with your holiday order of $50 or more at the Fabulous Food Show!

  PLUS: Join chef Nichole Clark at the Culinary Celebration Theatre on Sunday at 11:30am for a course on Transforming Thanksgiving Leftovers into Exciting Holiday Appetizers. Avoid the holiday hangover this year with a trio of innovative meal makeovers that transform yesterday's lackluster leftovers into next week's sensational starters: Thanksgiving turkey bits become Spring Rolls with Pomegranate Plum Sauce!  Cranberry sauce becomes Brie topped with Chutney and Nuts!  Pumpkin pie filling becomes Chocolate-dipped Pumpkin Truffles!  Learn safe prepared foods storage and handling tips, along with lively demonstration and tantalizing samples of these three exclusive recipes.

  ALSO: Meet wine specialist and buyer Maggie Harrison at the Wine Theatre on Friday at 11:15am for a presentation on Taste-Tempting Thanksgiving Pairings and on Sunday at 11:15am for Top Notch Holiday Wines at Easy-to-Swallow Prices.  Both programs include a colorful handout of descriptions and pairing notes, along with samples of four wine selections.

  MORE: Additional demonstrations will occur throughout the weekend at the Market Place Stage and at Booth #304.  Stop by for complete details, and to take advantage of exclusive show offers!  For more information on the Fabulous Food Show, log on to www.fabulousfoodshow.com.  (One I-X Center Drive, Cleveland)

• Thursday, November 19th

  Crafts, Snacks, and Storytelling: Thanksgiving Traditions

  6:30 p.m. (Free)

  Enjoy a family-friendly story, learn a fun craft, and taste a wholesome treat in the company of guests from the University Heights Library!  Presented by Heights Libraries, it's our monthly kids event, ideal for ages 4-10.  Parents welcome.  Seating is limited - arrive early!  (Café)

• Saturday, December 5th

  Christmas Holiday Tasting

  1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Free)

  From steaming hot cocoa, bubbly white wine and holiday hors d'oevres, to traditional dishes, freshly baked desserts, and more, Whole Foods Market welcomes friends and family of all ages to celebrate the season at our store!  Discover the latest favorites during our store-wide sampling of seasonal products, featuring live ice-carving demonstrations, holiday entertainment, and a hefty helping of seasonal cheer.  (Storewide event)

• Sunday, December 6th

  Hanukkah Holiday Tasting

  1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Free)

  With hearty appetizers, traditional dishes, tempting treats, and more, Whole Foods Market welcomes friends and family of all ages to celebrate the season at our store!  Discover the latest favorites during our store-wide sampling of Hanukkah products, along with live ice-carving demonstrations, holiday entertainment from local schools, and a hefty helping of seasonal cheer.  (Storewide event)

   

CLASSES & TOURS

• Tuesday, November 10th

  Vegan Thanksgiving Cooking Class

  7:00-8:00 p.m. ($5 registration)

  

  Entertaining and instructive, featuring a new menu, samples, and lively demonstration by Chef Sara and Cassie Wolff, who will the question, "So I've got my Tofurky, now what?!" with a trio of sides perfect for your vegan Thanksgiving feast!  Attendees enjoy complimentary recipe cards, and samples of each prepared dish.  Space is limited - visit customer service to reserve your spot.  (In the Café) 

• Wednesday, November 11th

  Seasonal Shopping on a Shoetring

  7:00-8:00 p.m. (Free - registration is required)

  

  Looking for more ways to save this holiday season?  Learn how to use good sense and high-quality ingredients without the high costs, by discovering new ways to integrate special offers and budgeting tips into your shopping approach.  Whole Foods Market team members will tour you on a customized guide throughout the store to share insider tips on the Hot Deals, discount coupons, menu planning options, and our trademark emphasis on high-quality products at affordable prices.  At the end of the tour, each attendee receives a free reusable shopping bag and $10 worth of 365 Everyday Value items!  Space is limited - please visit customer service or call 216-932-3918 before November 10th to reserve your spot.  (Tour departs from Café)

• Tuesday, November 17th

  Natural Winter Wellness Discussion

  7:00 p.m. (Free - registration is required)

  Cold and flu season is upon us, and there's no better time to focus on staying well and supporting the immune system!  Join Cliff from our Whole Body team for an informal conversation about natural approaches, formulas for wellness and lifestyle, and suggestions for promoting seasonal health.  We'll touch on how the immune system works, which supplements have been shown to support wellness, and some of the best ways to help maintain health year-round.  Attendees will learn about specific products and be invited to try some free samples.  Space is limited - please visit customer service or call 216-932-3918 before November 16th to reserve your spot.  (In the Café)

• Wednesday, November 18th

  Wine & Cheese 101: Thanksgiving

  7:00-8:00 p.m. ($5 registration)

  

  Our "Cheese 101" series is back by popular demand, now with a corked companion for each of five featured selections!  Our store wine specialist and buyer Maggie will offer an informative and taste-tempting overview of five suggested Thanksgiving wine and cheese pairings.  Through casual conversation we will discover, taste, and compare the virtues of these delightful meal accompaniments.  Space is limited - please visit customer service or call 216-932-3918 before November 17th to reserve your spot.  (Café)

CEDAR BISTRO THEMES

• Daily Bistro service from 5:00-8:00 p.m.

• Mondays This Month

  Local Pasta Bar

  It's 100% local fare featuring the great hometown taste of Ohio City Pasta!

• Tuesdays This Month

  Comfort Foods

  Choose from a wholesome, hearty selection of dinners!

• Wednesdays This Month

  Mediterranean Night

  Heart-healthy and fresh array of dinner entrees and sides!

• Thursdays This Month

  Broderick's Backyard Barbeque

  The popular weekly feast features BBQ Chicken, Ribs, and all the fixings!

• Fridays This Month

  Friday Night Fish Fry

  By popular demand comes a delicious fish fry meal deal with fresh seafood selections to tempt your palate!

• Saturdays This Month

  Clambake!

  Traditional northcoast bake featuring steamed clams, roasted chicken, and favorite sides!

• Sundays This Month

  Latin Flair

  Sweet or spicy, you're likely to discover a tasty fusion of distinctive, regionally-inspired cuisine!

SOCIAL MEDIA

• Twitter / Facebook / Flickr

  Keep current with store specials and events, even on the go!  Follow our store on Facebook, Flickr, and Twitter... "Tag" us, "tweet" us, become our "friend," or be a "fan," and look for WholeFoodsUHts all around the web! 

• iPhone App

  Download the Whole Foods Market Recipes App FREE from the iPhone app store!  (Works on any iPhone or iPod touch. Requires iPhone 3.0 software update.)

  

GROUP EVENTS & FIELD TRIPS

Have a large group or private organization wishing to learn more about Whole Foods Market?  Many of our tours and demonstrations are available by appointment.  Use of our cafe area for non-profit organization meetings is available on a limited basis.  Certain classes and services are also available for a fee.  For booking information, topic/schedule suggestions, rentals, or other inquiries, please contact us directly.