Whole Foods Market has opened a new 46,711-square-foot store at 1861 Fountain Drive in Reston, Virginia.
The new location replaces the former Reston store at 11660 Plaza America Drive, which has served the community since 1996. The new store’s product assortment features more than 400 local items from Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., each meeting Whole Foods Market’s quality standards.
“My career with Whole Foods Market began 18 years ago as a part-time cashier, and I immediately loved the incredible sense of community in the store,” said Habetamu Bula, store team leader at Whole Foods Market.
“This new, larger store will have more seating space for gathering, which I hope will only help deepen the sense of community and connection. My team and I are thrilled to open this beautiful new store and continue serving the wonderful Reston community with the same expertise and service we’ve proudly delivered for the past three decades.”
Features of the relocated Reston store include:
- An array of certified organic, conventional produce, plus offerings from more than nine local farms;
- Specialty department dedicated to celebrating cheesemakers and artisan producers;
- Curated grocery section filled with exclusive brand favorites and local products;
- Full-service seafood counter featuring only sustainable wild-caught or responsibly-farmed seafood and a large selection of ready-to-cook seafood;
- Full-service meat counter with butchers available to cut steaks and poultry to order. Local options include dry-aged beef, sausage made in-house and grass-fed beef;
- Extensive selection of more than 220 craft beers and more than 530 wines;
- Prepared foods department featuring hot food and salad bars, pizza, made-to-order sandwiches and sushi rolled fresh daily;
- Full-service coffee bar brewing a variety of roasts and serving made-to-order seasonal and everyday tea and coffee beverages;
- Bakery department offering bread baked in house as well as everyday favorites, such as Whole Foods Market’s Berry Chantilly Cake and brown butter cookies; and
- Whole body department with a large assortment of wellness, beauty and lifestyle items.
Opening morning, customers enjoyed complimentary coffee and bites from Cafe Kreyol and bites from Whisked by Jenna. The first 300 customers in line also received a custom tote bag and Secret Saver coupon featuring offers up to $100 off.
Additionally, on opening morning, Northern Virginia Food Rescue received a food donation as part of Whole Foods Market’s “Nourishing Our Neighborhoods” program. The nonprofit previously received a van through this initiative, which aims to enhance the operational capabilities of local food rescue organizations, enabling efficient transport of food from surplus locations to areas with the greatest need. Whole Foods Market is also donating to area organizations Cornerstones and Anna Sudha Community Kitchens.
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