Whole Foods Market, the leading supermarket that features natural and organic foods, is opening a new 45,000 square-foot North York location on Sept. 23. The store, situated at 4771 Yonge Street (at Sheppard Avenue East), is the company’s fifth Toronto location.
The new North York store has been designed to resemble several smaller boutiques gathered in one space, and will feature several food choices such as a restaurant and grill, 5-Step Rated Meat, seafood from sustainable sources, plus a stir-fry station, in-house sushi bar, homemade gelato bar, salad and hot bars and Panini and pizza stations.
It will also carry traditional supermarket fare, such as a wide range of seasonal, organic and local produce, natural and organic cheeses, fresh fish and seafood, an in-house butcher, plus a wide range of vegan and vegetarian choices, natural body care and cosmetics, nutritional supplements and vitamins, fresh-cut flowers and plants, grocery staples, bulk foods, global foods, fresh-baked pastries and a catering service.
In celebration of the opening, the store will have its traditional bread-breaking at 8:45 a.m., as well as food samplings, giveaways, music and more, according to a press release on the company’s website.
