Friday October 23rd marks the arrival of the New Seafood Shack Specials!

Some new appetizers coming our way: Tilapia Soft Tacos, Steamed Mussels Diavolo, Ashley's Baja Fries and Spicy Vietnamese Fried Calamari!                

AND, the Entrees:

Pan Roasted Cod,  Porcini Rubbed Yellowfin Tuna, Grilled Shrimp Carbonara, Truffle Scented Scallops, Honey & Soy Dipped Fried Catfish, Mustard Glazed Grilled Salmon, and Crab Stuffed Rainbow Trout.

The only question is: Which one do you try first?

Did you know we have the best Grilled Cheese in town right here in our store? That's right! Look no further....

The Cheese Grille is a mini restaurant that operates right out of our own Cheese Department! Featuring mouth-watering selections such as the Classic Grill with Wisconsin Aged Cheddar on buttery challah, the Fig & Blue Cheese Melt, Habanero Double Jack, Gouda and Italian Sandwiches even French Ham and Gruyere Cheese or Shredded Asadero and crumbled Cotija served with salsa fresca, sour cream and guacamole in a fresh tortilla! All served with chips and seasonal fruit!

You can order a Fresh salad with 3 different selections on the menu currently offered, the Soup of the Day, or even a glass of one of our select wines to enjoy with your food!

And don't forget the cheese flights! What is a cheese flight? I'm glad you asked! A Specialty Cheese Flight is an array of assorted cheeses that ranges from the "Local Flight" featuring Pub Cheddar, Monocacy Ash & Meadow Creek Mountaineer, to the "Domestic Flight" which tantalizes with Cowgirl Creamery St. Pat, Stravecchio Parmensan & Rogue Smoked Blue and everything in between!! We highly recommend taking one of our 7 Cheese Flights upstairs and enjoying it with the exceptional wines served on tap in our Upstairs Wine Room, The Enoteca. Just ask at our Cheese Counter for a Cheese Flight and we can pair one for you or you can create your own!  All cheese flights are served with your choice of crackers or grapes.

The Cheese Grille is open Thursday and Friday nights for dinner from 5-8pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 12-8pm.

Every other Thursday evening, we cordially invite you to join Lee our Beer Specialist for a great beer class! Come down and enjoy some hand-picked brews with food and good company! Lee will explore all areas of different selections of fine beers, approximately 10-15 different kinds per class, and of course, accompany them with some tasty appetizers and foods!

Fall Schedule of Beer Classes!

September 9th- Land of the Lagers! Not all lagers are a cheap, fizzy, commercial plonk. Explore some of the more flavorful, creative and interesting beers within this most noble of Beer families!

September 24^th- Beers from the Gourd and the Oktoberfest Horde! Here is an in-depth sampling of some of the year's best pumpkin beers alongside some of the most notable examples of the year's Oktoberfest lagers.

 October 8^th- Big Beers Volume 1! What does a "big beer" mean? MORE. More malts, more hops, more body- you get the picture. Don't expect any lawnmower brews to show their faces at this one.

 October 22^nd- Festive Ales and Lagers! With the Holiday Landslide coming up quickly, I offer up some beers perfect for any jubilant occasion. Yes that is a very broad theme, but it is hard to say exactly which of the seasonal brews will be out at this time. Don't worry, I'll find something good.

 November 12^th- Brew to wash down the Tryptophan! One need not be stuck with wine this Gobble Day. Come have your eyes opened to the slew of brew that goes wonderfully with both delicious feasts and irritating relatives.

Each class starts at 7:00p.m. and concludes at 8:30p.m. Cost per class is $15. Classes are limited to 20 people per event. Please contact lee.hitchins@wholefoods.com to sign up or call (703) 222-2058 and ask for the Beer Department. All reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. See you in our Osteria!

It's fresh and fabulous, it's SATURDAY AND SUNDAY BRUNCH! at our store from 8am-1pm! Join us for some truly great tasting food with everything from hot french toast and maple syrup, sausage and bacon, to grits, fried plantains, oatmeal, fresh fruit, scrambled eggs with goat cheese, breakfast sandwiches with eggs and/or cheese and ham and even more! We've got a chef on duty who makes the tastiest omelettes to order with local eggs! (egg whites if you choose) and a waffle station where they make simply the best waffles to your taste and liking!

There is something for everyone, and at 10am the Bistro opens with even more selections of Prime Rib, Salmon and Turkey. You can't miss this!!

Brunch is priced by the pound.

 We are sponsoring Inova Fair Oaks Preventing Childhood Obesity Program!

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital's Childrens Fitness and Nutrition program (F.U.N. & S.N.A.P.) is for kids ages 7 to 15.  This 6 week program teaches children to make healthy food choices as well as how to enjoy physical activity while still having fun.  The sessions are taught by our Registered Dietitians and Exercise Physiologists.  Included in the program is a Licensed Professional Counselor who will talk to the children about mindful eating.  Parents who are concerned about the eating habits of their children should consider this class. The whole family will benefit from the information provided.  The next session will be from October 17 through November 21.  For more information about the program, please call 703-391-3783

This class is taught by Inova Fair Oaks and their staff. If you are interested in participating in their program, you must register with them at the above telephone number.

Miss Celia returns on Monday, November 16th at 11am for a Thanksgiving themed Mommy & Me!

Turkey crafts and juice and snacks are the order of the day!

This event is FREE but as space is limited, we do ask that you pre-register by calling Customer Service at (703) 222-2058.

Holiday Orders Are Available to be picked up Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Thanksgiving week!

More details coming soon! 

JULES COOKING CLASSES HAVE BEEN POSTPONED AT OUR STORE UNTIL JANUARY,

HOWEVER!! SHE IS TEACHING AT THE ANNAPOLIS WHOLE FOODS MARKET ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14TH 11AM-1:30PM!

Jules is the founder of www.nearlynormalcooking.com and a diagnosed Celiac herself. Class will start at 1pm and their will be free product samples, recipe cards and coupons to take home. There will be lots of yummy food to taste and you can see how each is made so you feel confident making it at home. After the class, Jules will answer any questions you may have about gluten-free cooking.

Please note: There will be a $40 fee for Jules' class. You must register and pay the fee at her website at www.julesglutenfree.com

If you've attended a gluten-free cooking class with Jules Shepard, or have heard about them, you are no doubt aware of the fun, informative and delicious experience she inimitably bakes up for each class.  The only limitation on the whole experience thus far has been the physical size of the room accommodating all those wishing to participate.  And while we pride ourselves on offering as many free services to the community as possible, the quality and popularity of Jules' classes has necessitated our charging for future classes.  That's because we find ourselves competing on Jules' schedule with classes she teaches all over the country for which she charges admission.  To continue to offer these popular and informative classes as a service to our customers, we must do the same.  Jules will also be donating a portion of each ticket price to further the pioneering work of the University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research.
We hope you've already put what you've learned at Jules' last class to use.  We look forward to seeing you at the November class, when Jules will be demonstrating all new dishes! 

Space is limited so reservations are a must. In addition to signing up with Jules, please email Jessica.baer@wholefoods.com

Jules E. D. Shepard is the author of Nearly Normal Cooking for Gluten-Free Eating, and the recently released The First Year: Celiac Disease and Living Gluten-Free: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed. She is also a spokesperson for the University of Maryland's Center for Celiac Research.