Store Calendar

Meetings, seminars, lectures & cooking classes meet upstairs in the Community Room. To sign up for these events please call the Marketing Department at (310)257-8700 or email sptormarketing@wholefoods.com

• Wednesday, November 4th

  Cooking Sustainable Seafood cooking class

  6-8pm FREE!

  Join Andrew Gruel and Dave Anderson of the Aquarium of the Pacific's Seafood for the Future program for a free cooking class. They will discuss issues surrounding sustainable seafood and reveal how simple it is to prepare fresh seafood as they create 5 courses featuring sustainable seafood. Free!

  On the menu:

  • Albacore Tuna with Fennel and Arugula
  • Gently Cooked Pacific Halibut
  • Vanilla Dusted Sea Scallops
  • Sautéed oysters with Sweet Tomato Relish
  • Dungeness Crab Salad with Apple and Avocado

   Sign up to reserve your spot!

  email: sptormarketing@wholefoods.com

  phone: (310)257-8700

• Friday, November 6th

  Wine Tasting: Whole Foods Market’s “Top 10 Winter Wines” Part I

  5:30 – 7:30pm $5 per person, 21+

  Whether you want to get comfy and snuggly or get your groove on, we've got the perfect Winter Wine for you! Join us for Part 1 of this tasting as we taste you through 6 of our Top 10 Winter Wines perfect for all your holiday needs. (Part II tasting on Nov. 27^th)

• Saturday, November 7th

  Wine Class: Italian Wines / Winebow Imports

  4:30pm $10 per person, 21+

  Italy has some of the world's oldest wine estates and most prestigious wines. We are pleased to have Italian wine educator Jesse Nevarez of Winebow Imports to taste and inform us on his exciting selection of premium Italian wines. This is one tasting you don't want to miss...Salute!

• Friday, November 13th

  Wine Tasting: Rusack Vineyards / Classic Wines

  5:30 – 7:30pm $5 per person, 21+

  Join Lisa as she pours from the selection of ultra-premium wines from a boutique winery in Santa Barbara County dedicated to handcrafting wines of distinction and elegance. In a recent interview, Wine Critic James Laube of Wine Spectator listed Rusack Vineyards as one of his favorite SB county wine producers.

• Saturday, November 14th

  Thanksgiving Holiday Tasting

  12-3pm Complimentary

  Not sure what to serve at your Thanksgiving table? Join us for a sampling of all things Thanksgiving offered in our Holiday Menu. Taste the Holidays!

• Saturday, November 14th

  Wine Class: Bordeaux Wines 101 w/ Wine Educator Shelby Ledgerwood

  4:30pm $10 per person, 21+

  We're getting it on with Bordeaux wines! Join us for this fun and informative Bordeaux class with Wine Educator Shelby of Savant Wines. Learn about the grape varietals, left-bank versus right-bank, the classifications and more of the world's most famous fine wine region...Salut!

• Thursday, November 19th

  Health Seminar: Stress Less

  12:30-1:30pm FREE!

  Sail through this holiday season with LESS STRESS! Dr. Derek Taylor, DC of Taylor Chiropractic & Laser Center has specialized in 'Stress Reduction' for over 16 years, and his approach to reducing stress is very unique, practical and helpful. All attendees will receive a free "Stress Less" tool to take home!

• Thursday, November 19th

  Seasonal Wine Event: “Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrive!”

  6:30-8:00pm $10 per person, 21+

  The new Beaujolais has arrived and we're celebrating like the French! Join us as we celebrate the harvest by drinking the Beaujolais Nouveau on its release date; the third Thursday of November. The whole world celebrates with them...and so do we!

• Friday, November 20th

  Wine Tasting: Iron Horse Vineyards / Wine Rep Diane

  5:30 – 7:30pm $5 per person, 21+

  Iron Horse is one of Sonoma County's most prestigious, small, independent, estate, family-owned wineries. In the arena of sparkling wines, Iron Horse stands at the top and have been served at the White House for five presidential administrations. Join us as we welcome Diane and taste through a selection of these highly impressive wines.

• Saturday, November 21st

  Wine Tasting: Favorite Thanksgiving Wines

  4:30-6:30pm $5 per person, 21+

  The sheer variety of traditional Thanksgiving fare can present a challenge when it comes to wine pairing...but, we're going to make it as easy-as-pie for you! Join us as we taste some of our favorite wines that will pair perfectly with your Thanksgiving meal; from tart cranberry sauce to savory turkey n' stuffing to sweet-spice pumpkin pie!

• Friday, November 27th

  Wine Tasting: Whole Foods Market’s “Top 10 Winter Wines” Part II

  5:30-7:30pm $5 per person, 21+

  Whether you want to get comfy and snuggly or get your groove-on, we've got the perfect Winter Wine for you! Join us for Part II as we taste you through 6 of our Top 10 Winter Wines perfect for all your holiday needs.

• Saturday, November 28th

  Sake 101 Class

  4:30pm $10 per person, 21+

  Join us for this fun and informative beginner's sake class. It's a tasty way to learn about this fermented beverage with a long history in Japanese culture. We'll help you evaluate and enjoy a variety of premium sakes from sweet to dry and fruity to earthy. Discover why the Japanese call sake "the drink of the gods" and just how food friendly they can be...Kanpai!

Regular Happenings

• Every Friday & Saturday

  Wine Classes & Tastings

  Fridays 5:30-7:30pm

  Saturdays 4:30-6:30pm

  Price varies per class or tasting.

Notices

Events listed are subject to change without notice.

For school tours or other special events please contact the Marketing Department at (310)257-8700 or email sptormarketing@wholefoods.com.