Central Market celebrated the opening of its renovated food service area June 26 at its store at 4821 Broadway St. in San Antonio, Texas. The remodeled section includes expanded production areas, as well as new departments, fixtures and equipment across deli, bakery, sushi and chef-prepared food cases. “We are eager to start introducing pieces of […]
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Central Market, a subsidiary of H-E-B since its inception in 1994, first opened its doors in San Antonio, Texas. This gourmet grocery chain, under the umbrella of H-E-B, has redefined the shopping experience for culinary enthusiasts. Their business model is centered around providing customers with an unparalleled selection of premium foods, including organic produce, artisanal cheeses, freshly baked goods, and international delicacies.
What distinguishes them is their commitment to culinary excellence and customer service. With interactive cooking classes, chef-led demonstrations, and knowledgeable staff, they offer an immersive environment for food exploration and discovery. As an integral part of the H-E-B family, Central Market shares the parent company’s dedication to quality, innovation, and community involvement.
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‘Unique Food-Focused Format’ Helped Scratch H-E-B’s Itch For Innovation
Stephen Butt, H-E-B’s president of shareholder relations and the Central Market division, talks about the origins of Central Market and how it has evolved over the years. What prompted the creation of Central Market? How did the idea for this concept come to be? In the mid-1980s, H-E-B was becoming “restlessly dissatisfied” with the lack […]
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‘Let’s Renew Our Wows’ – Central Market Celebrates 30 Years Of Sharing Love Of Food
With its launch 30 years ago in Austin, Texas, the foodie-focused Central Market format put H-E-B on the path to becoming the highly successful multi-format retailer it is today. Central Market was born out of the retailer’s desire to create something new and exciting for its shoppers. Inspired by European markets, the stores have winding […]
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Central Market Moving Forward On Uptown Dallas Site
Central Market has unveiled preliminary drawings for a location in Uptown Dallas, Texas, that has been on hold since 2023, when plans for a high rise, mixed-use project were complicated by a softer post-COVID commercial market. Central Market, which took assignment of the property in 2016, has since designed a new standalone store within parameters […]
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Central Market Sets Guinness World Record For Largest Charcuterie Board
Guinness World Record representatives named Central Market’s charcuterie board as “the largest charcuterie board in the world to be created and consumed” on Sept. 11. In honor of Central Market’s 30th anniversary, the retailer attempted to break the record and did so with a 12-foot by 24-foot charcuterie board with 1,000 pounds of artisanal meats and […]
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Central Market Celebrates 30th Anniversary With In-Store Events
Central Market, a division of H-E-B, is celebrating its 30th anniversary by offering customers in-store events, foodie strolls and cooking classes from Sept. 11-24. Each location across Texas will kick off the extravaganza on Sept. 11 with cake and unique customer experiences. A series of events will follow throughout the two-week celebration. Central Market also […]
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Historic Central Market Also In Line For Interior Refresh
The second phase in Central Market’s major renovation of its 90,000-square-foot store at 4821 Broadway in San Antonio will include a full interior remodel and refreshed store facade. The project’s first phase, which was announced late last year and will start this spring, includes updates to the parking lot and the addition of a produce […]
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Central Market To Host Meat Weekend March 22-28
CECentral Market will host its “Feed the Fire” meat market March 22-28. At 2 p.m. on March 25, Central Market butchers will host an educational Duroc pork cutting, showcasing the difference between cuts, explaining muscle location and hosting cooking demos. Presentation will be approximately 30-45 minutes. Central Market is also launching a new burger recipe […]
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Central Market Celebrates Women’s History Month
Dallas, Texas-based Central Market is featuring a diverse collection of top-rated women-owned products from around the world in celebration of Women’s History Month. These items will be showcased at all Central Market locations throughout March. Central Market’s offerings include everything from women-owned wines, skin and hair products and additional grocery items. Featured women-owned products at Central Market […]
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Central Market Hosts Chef-Led Cooking Class Dec. 13
Central Market will host a chef-led cooking class Dec. 13 at its store in Plano, Texas. The store, located at 320 Coit Road, will host the gathering with Edward Lee, a James Beard award-winning chef. The event will take place from 6-8:30 p.m. and a book signing with Lee will occur from 5-5:45 p.m. Known […]
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Central Market To Hold Feast Of Sharing Nov. 29
Central Market will hold its Feast of Sharing holiday celebration from 3-9 p.m. on Nov. 29 at the Fair Park Automotive Building in Dallas, Texas. The event is a free and is open to people of all ages. The celebration includes a Texas-style holiday dinner. H-E-B/Central Market is prepared to serve up to 10,000 people during the […]
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Central Market Releases Holiday Menu With Prepared Meals
Dallas, Texas-based Central Market has introduced its chef-made menu for customers ahead of the upcoming holidays. The grocer has released seven chef-prepared meals including a vegetarian meal and an option to serve a holiday feast for up to 16 guests. The order deadline is 6 p.m. CT on Dec. 21. Online meals will be available […]
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Central Market Celebrates 20th Anniversary In Plano, Dallas
Dallas, Texas-based Central Market is celebrating 20 years in Dallas and Plano with special events to mark the occasion. Plano opened its doors in February 2002 and Dallas-Lovers Lane opened four months later in June. Both stores adopted their own personal vibe teaching daily cooking classes with local and celebrity chefs, hosting special seasonal in-store events and lending a […]
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Central Market Observes Pride Month With Products, Cooking Classes
In celebration of Pride Month, Dallas, Texas-based Central Market will offer a collection of Pride-themed products and cooking classes hosted by LGBTQ+ celebrity chefs. These products will be showcased at all Central Market locations throughout Pride Month, running through June 30. Pride Month virtual cooking classes will feature an exciting lineup of award-winning chefs, beginning […]
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Central Market To Begin Carrying Del Pacifico Shrimp Burgers
Dallas, Texas-based Central Market has begun carrying Del Pacifico Wild Blue Mexican Shrimp Burgers. Del Pacifico Wild Blue Mexican Shrimp Burgers are made with sustainable wild-caught whole shrimp – not ground. The company states that chopping the shrimp by hand and adding black pepper, garlic and olive oil ensures consumers are getting the highest-quality seafood […]
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Central Market Introduces New Mushroom Varieties To Its Stores
Dallas, Texas-based Central Market will begin growing exotic mushrooms in select stores, including Dallas Preston-Royal, Austin North Lamar, Austin Westgate, Southlake, San Antonio and Houston. Varieties will include Blue Oyster, King Oyster and Lion’s Mane mushrooms. They will be grown in temperature- and humidity-controlled cases, or mini farms, which mimic a damp, shaded forest floor. […]
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Central Market Celebrates Women’s History Month With Product Spotlights
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Dallas, Texas-based Central Market will spotlight a collection of products from female-owned companies. These items will be showcased at all Central Market locations throughout Women’s History Month, running March 2-29. Central Market’s offerings include everything from wines and gourmet chocolates to meats and grocery items from female-owned companies. This celebration is a part of Central Market’s “Be […]
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Central Market Offers Limited-Edition Foodie Trading Cards
Central Market Curbside orders will have new foodie trading cards for children beginning on Oct. 20 at all Central Market locations, with new cards distributed every two weeks. Curbside partners will include the cards in orders by request from an adult or if they see a child in the car. The creative cards, designed with kids […]
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Central Market Reopens Preston Royal Location Following 2019 Tornado
Central Market Preston Royal reopened its doors on June 30, following a 20-month rebuilding and restoration process. The gourmet food destination has been closed since it experienced significant damage from the tornados that swept through North Dallas, Texas, on Oct. 20, 2019. Central Market’s reopening represents a major milestone in the rebirth of the popular […]
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Central Market Committed To Rebirth Of Preston Royal Neighborhood
On the eve of the one-year anniversary of the North Dallas, Texas, tornados, H-E-B/Central Market announced at press conference Oct. 19 that the Central Market located at 10720 Preston Road in Dallas will reopen to customers in April/May 2021. The store experienced significant damage from the tornados and storms which swept through North Dallas the […]