Store Calendar

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• Every Sunday in January

  20% Off Six Bottles of Wine

  Every Sunday in January we are discounting a six bottle of wine purchase even further! Shop with us on Sundays to receive 20% off your purchase of six bottles!

• Every Friday

  Unwind on Fridays

  2:30pm Free

  Stop by Specialty for our weekly wine and cheese paring!

• Saturday, January 23rd-Sunday, January 24th

  Football Festivities

  12:00-5:00pm both days Free

  Stock up on all the goods you need for the end of football season. We will be tasting some of our favorites throughout the store.

• Thursday, January 28th

  Cooking Class: Love Potion

  6:00pm-9:00pm $35/person

  Romantic treats for your sweetie! Learn to make aphrodisiac foods with our resident chef and love expert. Price of the class includes food and sparkling wine pairings. Sign up at guest services. Hurry, space is limited!

  Menu:

  OoohLala Salad: Basil, Raspberry, Avocado, Arugula, Grapefruit with Warm Goats Cheese on Toast, topped with Shallot Vinaigrette
  Asparagus in Lemon Sauce
  Stuffed Baby Bella Mushrooms with Crab
  Oysters in Blankets: Smoked Oysters wrapped in Bacon
  Rashena's Chocolate Mousse

• Saturday January 30th

  Foodies Fight Autism Carnival!

  12:00pm-4:00pm AT OUR SUGAR LAND STORE ONLY, 15900 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY

  Step right up and join us January 30, 2010, from 12n-4p, for a carnival with a cause as Tackling Autism and Whole Foods Market Sugar Land team-up to bring awareness to autism. This family-friendly event will feature autograph signings from Houston Texans and other professional athletes, football drills with the pros, cake walks, games, an old-fashion popcorn machine, cotton candy, raffle prizes, gluten free cooking demonstrations and more! There will also be live music from Vagabond Swing and a Crazy Water dunk tank! Tickets will be sold at the event and all proceeds will benefit Tackling Autism! See you there!

   

  Ticket prices are 50 cents each, or a package of 25 tickets is $10. A package of 60 tickets is $20.

• Saturday, January 30th-Sunday, January 31st

  Valentine's Preview

  12:00-5:00pm both days Free

  We will be previewing treats for your sweet! Want to cook a special dinner for your special someone? We have suggestions. We will also showcase Valentine gift ideas for mom, dad or kids.

• Saturday, February 6th-Sunday, February 7th

  Get Ready for the Big Game

  12:00-5:00pm both days Free

  Stock up on all the goods you need for the big game. We will be tasting some of our favorites throughout the store.

• Saturday, February 13th-Sunday, February 14th

  Love Potion

  12:00-5:00pm both days Free

  For Valentine's Day this year, we encourage you to check out our featured "Love Potions" for your sweetie. From romantic dinner ideas for two to hot stone massages to heart-shaped brie, this will be a Valentine's Day to remember! Stop by each department for tastings and ideas.

• Saturday, February 13th-Tuesday, February 16th

  Celebrate Mardi Gras

  Don't forget Valentine's Weekend also overlaps with Mardi Gras celebrations. Fat Tuesday falls on February 16th this year and is the culmination of Mardi Gras festivities. Make sure you remember to buy your King Cake. Our sweet, buttery cakes are made with all natural ingredients and come in four flavors- Cinnamon, Pecan Praline, Raspberry Cream Cheese, and Chantilly.

• Wednesday, February 17th

  Whole Planet Foundation Prosperity Campaign Begins

  February 17th kicks off our annual Whole Planet Foundation Prosperity Campaign. The Whole Planet Foundation's mission is to create economic partnerships with the poor in developing-world communities that supply our stores with product. Through microcredit loans and community partnerships, we seek to unleash the energy and creativity of every human being we work with in order to create wealth and prosperity in emerging economies.

  By donating $1 or $5 at the register, you can help empower an individual, family or community.

  For more information, visit the Whole Planet Foundation website.

• Thursday, February 18th

  Cooking Class: Pasta, Pasta!

  6:00pm-9:00pm $35/person

  We are going to talk pasta! Learn about the various shapes of pasta and how they lend themselves to different foods. We will also show you how to make your own fresh pasta. Class includes dinner of salad, homemade lasagna and dessert with wine pairings.

• Saturday, February 20th-Sunday, February 21st

  Buy Local Go Texan Fair

  12:00-5:00pm both days Free

  The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is just around the corner and we are celebrating with a Buy Local Fair. We are tasting our favorite all-natural, locally produced products. Buying local not only means getting the freshest, highest quality, but also supports local businesses and farms.

• Saturday, February 27th

  Behind the Rind: Starring Parmigiano Reggiano

  2:00pm Free

  Join us for the crack heard around the world! That's right, we will be hosting a Parmigiano Reggiano wheel cracking event. Whole Foods Market stores company-wide will artfully open wheels of this magnificent cheese.
  

• Saturday, March 13th-Sunday, March 14th

  Beer Fest

  12:00-5:00pm both days Free

  In anticipation of St. Patrick's Day, we will be hosting a beer tasting along with tastes of our favorite foods to pair with these delicious beers.

• Sunday, March 14th

  Daylight Savings Time Begins

  Friendly reminder to set your clocks forward one hour!

• Saturday, April 3rd-Sunday, April 4th

  Easter Bunny is Coming to Town

  12:00-5:00pm both days Free

  Stock up on sweet treats for your Easter baskets. We will also feature ideas and tastings for your holiday breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner gatherings.

• Saturday, April 10th

  Bike to Whole Foods Market Day

  12:00pm-4:00pm Free

  We are encouaging our friends in the community to ride their bicycles to our store on April 10th in honor of Earth Month. We will be giving out freebies to guests who ride their bikes.

• Saturday, April 17th

  Marathon Kids: Houston Final Mile

  10:00am Free

  Whole Foods Market is a proud supporter of Marathon Kids, a free running, walking, nutrition and schoolyard gardening program for K-5th graders. We encourage your kids to run the final mile at University of Houston this spring. Visit the Marathon Kids website for more information and how to sign up.

• Saturday, May 1st-Sunday, May 2nd

  Cinco de Mayo

  12:00-5:00pm both days Free

  We are getting ready for Cinco de Mayo by tasting some of our favorites including fresh-prepared in-house guacamole, pico de gallo, enchiladas and tamales. Stop by and get ideas for your fiesta!

• Saturday, May 8th-Sunday, May 9th

  Mother's Day

  12:00-5:00pm both days Free

  This weekend is all about Mom. We will showcase perfect gifts for mom. How about breakfast in bed, a beautiful flower arrangement, fresh mimosas, chocolates or what every mom wants...a Whole Foods Market giftcard!

  Also, Moms will receive a complimentary cup of coffee at the coffee bar on Mother's Day (Sunday).

• Saturday, May 29th-Sunday May 30th

  Memorial Day Weekend Grill and Chill

  12:00-5:00pm both days Free

  Stock up on burgers, hot dogs and snacks for your Memorial Day celebrations. We will be grilling and tasting steaks and burgers along with tasting our favorite summer foods throughout the store.

• Saturday, June 19th-Sunday June 20th

  Father's Day

  12:00-5:00pm both days Free

  Celebrate Dad by picking up his favorites just in time for Father's Day on Sunday. We will be sampling our Dad picks throughout the store.

• Saturday, July 3rd-Sunday, July 4th

  Independence Day Weekend

  12:00-5:00pm both days Free

  Whole Foods Market is your one-stop-shop for all your Independence Day celebrations. We will be sampling our favorites throughout the store.

• Saturdays and Sundays in

  "Where the Chefs Eat" Culinary Tours

  Top Houston Chefs Expose City's Foodie Secrets $180 per person

  If your taste buds tingle at the thought of culinary adventures, then soothe your salivations by taking a guided tour with Houston’s top chefs. In conjunction with Whole Foods Market and the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau, chefs Bryan Caswell (Reef), Randy Evans (Haven), Monica Pope (T’afia), Chris Shepherd (Catalan), Mark Holley (Pesce), Hugo Ortega (Hugo's), Marcus Davis (The Breakfast Klub), and food critic Robb Walsh (Houston Press) will showcase Houston restaurants, markets and neighborhoods that make Houston one of the most diverse culinary cities in the world. Proceeds benefit the Houston Food Bank.

  Each location is selected by the chefs and tours vary depending on which chefs are leading. All tours will begin and end at Whole Foods Market.

  2010 Tour Details:

  Saturday, February 27: Houston BBQ Trail SOLD OUT!!!
  11am-4pm (Walsh)

  Sunday, March 14: Taste of Asia SOLD OUT!!!
  11am-4pm (Caswell, Pope)

  Sunday, April 18: Grocery Stores and Ethnic Markets SOLD OUT!!!
  11am-4pm (Evans, Shepherd)

  Sunday, May 2: Tour-o de Mayo
  11am-4pm (Ortega, Walsh)

  Sunday, August 22: Taste of Asia SOLD OUT!!!
  11am-4pm (Shepherd, Evans)

  Sunday, September 12: Long Point Road SOLD OUT!!!
  11am-4pm (Caswell, Shepherd)

  Sunday, October 10: Southern Comfort SOLD OUT!!!
  11am-4pm (Holley, Evans)

  Sunday, October 17: Momma's House SOLD OUT!!!
  11am-4pm (Davis, Pope)

  Each tour is limited to 16 guests. Tickets are $180 per person and will be available through Concierge at Whole Foods Market Kirby only. Tickets my also be purchased by phone by calling 713-527-4454. No reservations. Tickets are nonrefundable. Tours are subject to cancellation. If your tour is cancelled, tickets are transferable based on other tour date availablity.

  For more information, please email wherethechefseat@wholefoodsmarket.com or visit the website.

• Every Tuesday

  Value Tours: Eat Healthy for Less

  10:00am or 12:00pm Free

  Make the commitment to eat healthy for less! Value Tours are on Tuesdays with times available at either 10:00am or 12:00pm. Learn new and exciting ways to find value in the store and eat healthy by taking a guided store tour with our Marketing Specialist. Tours may also be structured around special diets or other concerns. No sign-up is necessary, simply stop by Guest Services before the tour start time. Other tour times or group tours may be scheduled through our Marketing Specialist, Kaylan Tannahill, kaylan.tannahill@wholefoods.com .

  
  

NOTICES

• Daily in our Prepared Foods Department

  Raw Foods

  Whole Foods Market Kirby is proud to announce our new selection of Raw Foods! We are committed to having at least six delicious menu items daily. Stop in and try our Raw Asian Vegetable Salad with Green Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrots, Red Bell Peppers, Snow Peas, Raw Peanut Sauce and Raw Almonds or our Raw Corn and Tomato Salad with Corn On The Cob, Roma Tomatoes, Green Bell Peppers, Red Onions, Garlic, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Cilantro, Celtic Salt, Pepper or our Raw Kale Salad with kale, carrots, tomatoes, pinenuts, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, black olives, lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, liquid aminos. Save room for dessert- Raw Cheesecake!

• Every Wednesday

  Double Sales Flyer

  If your resolution is to save money and eat healthier - shop with us on Wednesdays! Because on Wednesday it's double flyer day -- you get the sale items from last week and this week - it's like two sales at once, and it only happens on Wednesdays! It's our not-so-subtle way of saying, save with us! So shop, save, and feel better about what you're feeding yourself and your family! See you Wednesday -- at Whole Foods Market Kirby!

• Daily

  Kirby Wine Bar: One of the Best Deals in the City!

  $4.50/glass

  Sip on a refreshing glass of wine while you shop at Whole Foods Market Kirby! The wine bar is open regular store hours. Simply stop by the coffee/wine bar and try any one of our Top 10 wines for only $4.50 a glass while they last!

• Daily

  Ordering a Hot Pizza-to-Go?

  Call 713-526-3789 - Kirby Pizza Line - 16" Pizza $13.99

  Now it's easier than ever! Simply call our Pizza Line and order a hot pizza for pick up!

  Choose from a variety of pizzas or create your own. Some of our favorite picks listed below:

  Vegan Mediterranean is topped generously with dairy-free combo of hummus, fresh spinach, Greek olives, roasted tomatoes, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts and roasted garlic cloves.

  Grilled Portobello Mushroom is topped generously with fresh grilled portobellos, goat cheese and fresh herbs with mozzarella and provolone cheeses.

  Pesto & Goat Cheese pizza is topped generously with goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and basil pesto sauce.

  Smoky Mozzarella & Tomato pizza is topped generously with tangy roasted tomatoes, smoked mozzarella and Italian parsley.

  Spinach Mushroom is topped generously with fresh sauteed spinach, roasted tomatoes, and goat cheese.

  Grilled Vegetable is topped generously with fresh grilled grilled zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, onions and bell peppers with mozzarella and provolone cheeses.

  Barbecued Chicken is topped generously with rotisserie chicken, our own barbecue sauce, grilled red onions and Monterrey Jack cheese.

  Prosciutto Garlic White Pizza is topped generously with thinly sliced prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, fresh tomatoes and basil pesto sauce.

  Southwest Pizza is topped generously with a festive combination of ancho chile pizza sauce, grilled chicken breast, queso fresco, Roma tomatoes, grilled corn and Southwestern herbs and spices.