Kirkland, Washington (August 15, 2018) – Whole Foods Market will open its 10th Washington location in The Village at Totem Lake at 12501 120th Avenue NE on Thursday, August 16. Opening day festivities start at 7:30 a.m. with refreshments, music and prizes. Doors will open at 9 a.m.
“We’re so excited to join Kirkland’s vibrant community, right here on the shores of Lake Washington” said Angela Lorenzen, Regional President for the Pacific Northwest. “Our store reflects the beauty of the outdoors, with extensive interior and exterior seating that will serve as a welcoming gathering place for the entire community.”
Each product in the store has been carefully selected to ensure they meet Whole Foods Market’s industry-leading quality standards, and is free of artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners, preservatives and hydrogenated fats.
The approximately 43,000 square-foot store, designed with a mid-century modern influence, includes:
- A coffee and juice bar serving Allegro coffee, espresso, matcha lattes, bulletproof coffee, and made-to-order smoothies.
- A salad bar that features mixed greens from Willie Greens, a Whole Foods Market Local Loan Program recipient.
- Products from over 20 local farms and over 50 growers from the greater Northwest region.
- Full-service meat and seafood departments that feature Global Animal Partnership 5-Step Animal Welfare rated meat and sustainably-sourced seafood. The meat counter will also spotlight Cattail Creek Lamb, available for the first time year-round.
- An extensive wine and beer selection, including many from local brewers like Postdoc Brewing, Cold Hero Hard Cider and Kyla Hard Kombucha.
- A large prepared foods section that includes freshly made pizza featuring Manini’s wheat free crust. There will also be a Taqueria station for building tacos and burritos, including vegan options, and a Kikka venue for made-to-order rice and poke bowls, as well as ramen.
- Fresh baked goods and dessert items, like hand dipped Belgium waffles dipped in white, dark or milk chocolate.
- A produce department that features cherries and stone fruit in the summer, as well as citrus, apples, pears and squash in the fall and winter seasons.
- A floral department that will cut and wrap floral arrangements at no extra charge.
- Ample indoor and outdoor seating areas for customers to eat, drink and gather.
Whole Foods Market Kirkland has hired over 150 team members for positions throughout the store. Interested candidates should visit joinwfm.com/kirkland to apply. For more information on Whole Foods Market Kirkland, email PNmedia@wholefoods.com.
Store Information:
Address: 12501 120th Avenue NE, Kirkland WA
Phone: 425-979-3301
Hours: 8am – 10pm daily
