Whole Foods Market Opens on Green Bay Road in Evanston

Whole Foods Market officially opened its third store in Evanston and 25th in Chicagoland on Wednesday.

More than 550 North Shore residents were welcomed at the grand opening of the 53,004 square-foot Green Bay Road facility expected to serve the residents of northern Evanston and Wilmette.

To celebrate opening day, Whole Foods Market hosted its version of a ribbon cutting called a “Bread-Breaking Ceremony” with Whole Foods Market Team Members and North Shore neighbors. Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and Seventh Ward Alderperson Jane Grover participated in the ceremonial “bread-breaking.”

The new Whole Foods sports the following features:

· Bar - rotating selection on 20 taps of specialty beers including an exclusive Evanston Pale Ale brewed by Begyle Brewing Company and a new, exclusive Bio Pale Ale from Evanston-based Sketchbook Brewing Company.

· Wine Bar - cultivated by a master sommelier, the wine list will feature an extensive selection of palate-pleasing red, white and rose vintages to choose from including Sparkling Brut from Illinois Sparkling Company.

· Bar food - classic bar fare, fresh-cut pastas, specialty cheeses and other delicacies available for pairings.

· Coffee Bar - a variety of light, medium and dark roasted coffees, espresso drinks, blended beverages, and fresh, in-house made cold brew coffee on tap.

· Sandwich Station - in-house smoked meats such as brisket, pork and chicken.

· Taqueria – Cuban-inspired tacos including pollo asado, ropa vieja, mojo pork or Jackfruit.

· Juice bar – fresh juice and smoothie blends made with real cuts of fruit and vegetables, and new to the Whole Foods Market stores, smoothie bowls. Smoothie bowls are thick and creamier smoothies, served with delicious fruit and nut toppings. They are more nutritionally dense and offer a more substantial breakfast.