Whole Foods opening Dec. 10th in Mandarin

Started by MattnJax, November 25, 2008, 02:40:21 PM

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KenFSU

#15
December 09, 2008, 08:26:22 AM
Looking forward to checking it out! The Whole Foods at the Time Warner Center off Central Park in NYC is seriously the greatest grocery store that I have ever seen. Prices are pretty ridiculous, and I certainly wouldn't recommend it as a complete substitute for a Publix, but for certain items, there's just no comparison. Just a shame it's so damn far.

blizz01

#16
December 09, 2008, 09:20:33 AM
QuoteOnly thing I absolutely do no like is how all traffic into that center is funneled through that service road. I can see it being a nasty congestion point.

I thought that initially, but it seems to have stood the test of time.  There have been several large retailers in addition to a movie theater (they didn't ;)) at that spot in the past.

Whole Foods brings a nice new brand to JAX & as much as I love The Fresh Market, they can't relocate to Julington Creek fast enough.........BTW, why did Harris Teeter fail in that area?

deathstar

#17
December 09, 2008, 02:39:34 PM
I'm thrilled to see an alternative in Whole Foods for natural/organic foods in Jacksonville. Publix actually has stores down south called Greenwise, the store brand for organic foods. Whether they ever move up here is anyone's guess, but if Whole Foods does good up here, it's possible =)

BridgeTroll

#18
December 09, 2008, 02:59:42 PM
Publix is selling the Greenwise brand within the stores locally...
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Jason

#19
December 10, 2008, 10:45:11 AM
The store looked packed at 8:00 this morning.

copperfiend

#20
December 10, 2008, 11:57:00 AM Last Edit: December 10, 2008, 11:59:43 AM by copperfiend
Quote from: Jason on December 10, 2008, 10:45:11 AM
The store looked packed at 8:00 this morning.

That is good. I will probably try and check it out this evening. If this is successful, I could definitely see more.

I have to think that if they expand again, it will be near Ponte Vedra.

thekillingwax

#21
December 10, 2008, 12:43:58 PM
I'm going to be stopping by in about an hour- maybe I'll avoid the afternoon crush.

blizz01

#22
December 10, 2008, 01:10:08 PM
I just got out of there.  I hate to be a freeloader, but, in this economy I can't pass up sample day! The place is asses & elbows.  The employees were friendly & knowledgeable.  Plenty of good stuff to try & great grand opening discounts - esp. on wine(s).  The managers were huddled in the corner high-fiving & calling out numbers.  I'd be surprised if they didn't exceed their objectives (just like the stores @ SJTC).  What bad economy(?)  After walking through the pre-cooked area, I'm not sure that I'll eat anywhere else.

thekillingwax

#23
December 11, 2008, 04:24:54 AM
It was a bit too crazy for me. Rude ass people trying to rush free samples of crackers. I'll go back in a couple of weeks when the crowds have gone and I can enjoy it more but I did like what I saw and yes, the prepared foods look amazing.

RiversideGator

#24
December 11, 2008, 11:06:45 AM
I have never been to a WF, but it seems at first glance to be a rip off.  Give me Winn-Dixie any day.

BTW, a good chef can do far more with W-D ingredients than an average one can do with WF ingredients.  It is all what you make of it.   ;)

RiversideGator

#25
December 11, 2008, 11:07:21 AM
One question:  Is this in the old Mandarin Landing Publix location?

hanjin1

#26
December 11, 2008, 11:13:08 AM
Yes this is the old Publix in mandarin by the 295 exit. We went to the opening last night and it was jam packed. It was very nicely laid out and very good looking but everything was pricey. But of course I made my rounds at the free samples and filled up doing that. The only thing is I don't like the entrance way of getting into that area, just not set up right.

gatorback

#27
December 11, 2008, 11:44:15 AM
Get out your check book this place isn't cheap but the food is so worth it.

Regards,
Tom
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TPC

#28
December 11, 2008, 01:12:48 PM
I have two friends who started working there and it sounds pretty awesome.

Supposedly the roof has some form of reflective panels that reflect the sun in summer and absorb it in the winter. It also has huge rainwater storage tanks that are used to water the surrounding plants. I also think some of the interior and exterior was designed using old railway ties from the area.
It is the type of store that supports a healthy environmental lifestyle and I feel those individuals don’t mind spending a little extra at a store that caters to them.

I know I will make a trip out there to do some shopping soon.

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