Whole Foods Holiday Fun

Our eastside Whole Foods Market truly has a lot more depth than its expensive and granola-esque trademarks.  In the month of December alone, there are several FREE events that fit a multitude of tastes.

• Tuesday, December 6th:  Healthy Holiday Baking  5:30-6:30p.m. $10 One of the best parts of the Holiday Season is all the baked goods that seem to be everywhere.  Come join us for our Healthy Holiday Baking Class and learn some tips on how to make your baked goods a bit healthier but still delicious.
•  Friday, December 9th:  Did you Know: Fruit Tarts 10-10:30a.m. & 3-3:30p.m. Free How much do you know about 8” Fruit Tarts?  Join Bakery’s Associate Team Leader Kate in our Whole Lifestyle Center to learn how to make this favorite dessert and have it look festive for the holiday.
• Saturday, December 10th:  Holiday Menu Tasting  11-7p.m. Free  Celebrate meals that are worth sharing and stop by our holiday table located in front of our Seafood Department as we’ll be sampling amazing holiday dishes, from the traditional to the inspirational from our Holiday Menu.  We can help make a memorable, wholesome holiday meal that is naturally delicious!
•  Saturday, December 10th:  Gingerbread House Decorating 10:00am -11:00am $19.99 per house (includes frosted gingerbread house and candy)For many, gingerbread houses epitomize family togetherness during the holidays. Continue the tradition with your loved ones at a how-to workshop. They’ll provide the frosted gingerbread house, candy and some help from our bakery pros, you bring the creativity! All ages are welcome; pre-registration is required.
•  Monday, December 12th:  Holiday Vegetarian Cooking Class 5:30-7:00p.m. $25 Enjoy hands on fun in making festive vegetarian appetizers, a quick and easy chili and sweet treat.  Try a tasty twist on traditional to have something for everyone joining your holiday gatherings! Relax and enjoy a glass of wine with some creations while we inspire each other with more delicious ideas!
• Wednesday, December 14th:  Music in the Market 1:00-2:00p.m. Free  Need some holiday spirit? Let us help!  Stop in to Whole Foods Market and enjoy holiday orchestra music provided by Lincoln Center of the Arts.
• Saturday, December 17th:  Holiday Menu Tasting 11:00a.m.-7:00p.m Free Celebrate meals that are worth sharing and stop by our holiday table located in front of our Seafood Department as we’ll be sampling amazing holiday dishes, from the traditional to the inspirational from our Holiday Menu.  We can help make a memorable, wholesome holiday meal that is naturally delicious!
•  Saturday, December 17th:  Music in the Market Noon-2:00p.m. Free  Stop in to Whole Foods Market and enjoy holiday choral music provided by Lincoln Center of the Arts.
• Saturday, December 17th:  Gingerbread House Decorating 10:00am -11:00am $19.99 per house (includes frosted gingerbread house and candy)For many, gingerbread houses epitomize family togetherness during the holidays. Continue the tradition with your loved ones at the how-to workshop. They’ll provide the frosted gingerbread house, candy and some help from our bakery pros, you bring the creativity! All ages are welcome; pre-registration is required.
• Friday, December 23rd:  Did you Know? Top Ten Wines  10-10:30a.m. & 4-4:30p.m. Free  It’s time for Holiday Cheer!  Join Specialty Wine Buyer Jamie in the Whole Lifestyle Center to learn all about our top ten wines that are perfect fit for the holiday season.

Holiday Gift Shopping

There are a plethora of great spots around town to pick up a perfect gift for that special someone.  You just need to know where to look.  Start at any of these neighborhood places, and I’m sure you’ll be thrilled with what you find.

The Home Market, Third Ward

Five Hearts Boutique, Third Ward

Blush Beauty Boutique, Third Ward

Uncommon Items, Brady Street

Harleys for Men, Shorewood

The Garden Room, Shorewood

Rohr Jewelers, Downtown

George Watts & Son, Downtown

Boutique Bebe, Eastside

Boswell Book Company, Eastside

 

 

 

Black Friday

In case you’re wondering when the local malls are available for your early shopping pleasure, here are the stats:

• Brookfield Square  – 5 a.m.
• Southridge  – 5 a.m.
• Bayshore Town Center  – 7 a.m.
• Mayfair Mall  – 5 a.m.
• The Shops of Grand Avenue  – 5 a.m.
• Johnson Creek Premium Outlets – Johnson Creek, Wisconsin – Head west about 45 minutes to Johnson Creek to take advantage of already discounted wares at an easy-access outlet mall, and ditch the hassle of city driving. Johnson Creek will open at midnight the morning of Friday, November 25.
• Gurnee Mills Outlet Mall – Gurnee, Illinois – At just about an hour’s driving time, you can be across the border at one of the best outlets in the Midwest. Gurnee Mills stores will open at 5 a.m. on Friday, November 25.

Finding the deals are up to you!

Whole Foods

Yes, we’ve all heard it called, “Whole Paycheck,” yet this state-of-the-art, natural and organic grocery store is just too phenomenal to pass up.  If you’re into clean eating, Whole Foods Milwaukee is a great place to not only grocery shop, but stop in for a premium lunch or dinner.  With a large variety of freshly prepared fare, the options are endless!  Check out the 30 feet of ready-to-eat salad and hot food bars, then take a stroll over for to the beer and brat station featuring numerous made-to-order brats, sausages, and barbecue sandwiches, plus six types of kegged local beer, stop by the earth baked pizza and pannini grill, the sushi and teriyaki grill, the shrimp and seafood bar, the soup bar with 16 hot and ready selections, or grab a sweet treat at the gelato station, armed with 18 seasonal selections of homemade gelato.

Check out Whole Foods monthly calendar regularly for a multitude of cultural, and many times, delicious events!

Notable happenings include:

• Every Other Friday, Fridays at Five, where $5 will allow you to taste 5 food and wine pairings from around the world!
• Take Home Tuesdays, if you spend $20.00 or more (which you will), you are entitled to receive A FREE product compliments of Whole Foods Market!
• Mondays boast, Art in the Market, where a local artist displays their work for you to enjoy!  (Every month a new artist is chosen for the series.)

***For a good laugh check out the YouTube, Whole Foods Parking Lot.

Spa Day

I  used to think you had to get out of the city to get that truly, relaxed feeling a spa like Sundara or Kohler Waters Spa can create.  Low and behold I was wrong, when I walked into the Pfister’s WELL Spa + Janice Salon this week.  Not only did I have one of the best massages of my life (thanks to Hope), I was completely blown away by the two room suite which includes your own private bathroom and shower, as well as some of the personal touches such as the heated robes and customization  of treatment.  The WELL Spa offers  a variety of unique services for both men and women and can accommodate guests for any occasion.  From the decor, to the knowledge of  the staff, the moment I stepped into WELL, I felt completely at ease.

Other places in the city to get your relaxation on:

• Neroli Salon & Spa (with services at their teaching Institute as well, which are quite reasonable)
•  The Plum Day Spa
• GLOW Salon and Spa
• Nourish
• Invivo