June 2013

Fri
07
Friday Lunch Pop-Up
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Inside the store
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Friday Lunch Pop-Up
Friday, June 7th
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Inside the store, Dishes for under $7

Join us every Friday in June from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for our lunch pop-up! We’ll feature unique, one-time only dishes for under $7. Check our Facebook page that morning for menu!

Thu
13
Sushi Sampling
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ In the Prepared Foods Department
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Sushi Sampling
Thursday, June 13th
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
In the Prepared Foods Department, Free

Did you know our Genji sushi chefs make sushi fresh every day? Taste our newest furikake spices atop our fresh sushi rolls.

Thu
13
Twitter Chat: Summer Produce Gone Wild
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Summer Produce Gone Wild
Thursday, June 13th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online, Free

Squash, canteloupe, and corn - oh my! Summer's bounty is just ripe for the cooking and we'll dish about all of the ways to enjoy your favorites. We'll also celebrate our friends the bees, pollinators we all love and need to keep summer's bounty returning years after year. Follow #wfmdish to join the conversation from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST.

Sat
15
“Beer” ol’ Dad Beer Fest
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Store-Wide
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“Beer” ol’ Dad Beer Fest
Saturday, June 15th
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Store-Wide, $10 donation to the Whole Planet Foundation

Treat Dad to over 25 canned craft beers paired with artisan cheeses and appetizers.

Meet with 6 different breweries to learn why canning is storming the craft beer world! All proceeds will benefit Whole Planet Foundation.

Tue
18
Sweet Tweet Tuesday
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ In the Store Cafe or Patio
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Sweet Tweet Tuesday
Tuesday, June 18th
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
In the Store Cafe or Patio, Free.

Post a picture on Instagram or Twitter of you enjoying lunch in our cafe or outdoor patio with the tag #wfmsweet during the specified times and you could win a free dessert instantly!

Wed
19
Cooking with Coffee Class
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ In the Cafe
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Cooking with Coffee Class
Wednesday, June 19th
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
In the Cafe, Free! Registration Required

Join our culinary trained chef Heather as she cooks up delicious coffee-inspired dishes using our our Whole Trade Allegro coffees!

Thu
20
Engine 2 Cooking Class
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ In the cafe
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Engine 2 Cooking Class
Thursday, June 20th
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
In the cafe, FREE!

 

The Engine 2 Diet focuses on eating plant strong recipes without the use of oil, dairy or meat. Join our Healthy Eating Specialist Gretchen as she shows you how to make healthy, nutrient-filled dishes!

 
Fri
21
Wine Class: Summer Wines
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ In the Cafe
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Wine Class: Summer Wines
Friday, June 21st
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
In the Cafe, $10 Registration required

Celebrate the first day of summer with our Level 2 Sommelier Amy as she introduces you to four Pinot Grigio wines from Italy, Oregon, California and New Zealand and four Pinot Noir wines from France, Oregon, California, and New Zealand, all paired with artisan cheeses!

 

Sat
22
School’s Out Summer Bash
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Out on the Patio
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School’s Out Summer Bash
Saturday, June 22nd
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Out on the Patio

Bring the family for a summer cookout, cake walk and kid-friendly activities outside on our patio. Inside we’ll be featuring summer-inspired free samples throughout the store. Enjoy live music, face painting, and more!

Tue
25
Sweet Tweet Tuesday
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ In the Store Cafe or Patio
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Sweet Tweet Tuesday
Tuesday, June 25th
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
In the Store Cafe or Patio, Free

Post a picture on Instagram or Twitter of you enjoying lunch in our cafe or outdoor patio with the tag #wfmsweet during the specified times and you could win a free dessert instantly!

Tue
25
Meet Engine 2 Diet Author Rip Esselstyn!
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ In the cafe
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Meet Engine 2 Diet Author Rip Esselstyn!
Tuesday, June 25th
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
In the cafe, FREE!

 

New York Times bestselling author of the Engine 2 Diet, Rip Esselstyn, has inspired us to live a Plant-Strong™ diet and now dives deeper into his “Beef with Meat” with his newest book. Purchase your copy and have it signed by this fit firefighter!

 

Thu
27
Twitter Chat: Local Favorites
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Local Favorites
Thursday, June 27th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online, Free

Local produce, local bread, local cheese - come and share your stories of the local artisans and products you most enjoy. We'll chat about how you find great local products and how to support those that produce them. Follow #wfmdish to join the conversation from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST.

Thu
27
Beer Class: Canned Craft Beers with Oskar Blues & Cigar City
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ In the Cafe
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Beer Class: Canned Craft Beers with Oskar Blues & Cigar City
Thursday, June 27th
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
In the Cafe

Are you a fan of craft beers? Are you a fan of craft beer in cans? Well you’re in luck! Join our beer guru Robby and special guests Jay Robinson from Oskar Blues and Travis Kruger from Cigar City as they host a comprehensive class geared toward teaching you all about the craft can movement and the benefits of having your beer canned!

Sat
29
Tom’s Deodorant Swap Out
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Whole Body Department
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Tom’s Deodorant Swap Out
Saturday, June 29th
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Whole Body Department, Free. While supplies last, please bring in a conventional deodorant to receive a new one. Limit 1 per customer

Be good to your whole body by swapping out your old deodorant stick for a FREE full-size version of Tom’s! (While supplies last, please bring in your old stick to receive a new one. Limit 1 per household.)

Events At Nearby Stores

28 Day Healthy Eating Challenge Week 3: Recipe for Success
Wednesday, June 19th
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tampa, Free

“I’m too busy, it’s too expensive, it doesn’t taste good, I’m always hungry…..”

These are just some of the reasons why people feel that they can’t succeed on a healthy lifestyle. The solution? FAST FOOD! That’s right. Join us as we show you how to make healthy, delicious, satisfying meals in 10 minutes or less for just a few bucks per person per day! Cast aside the excuses and kick start your health…Plant-Strong! For more information and the register for this class please contact Curtis.Whitwam@wholefoods.com.

“I’m too busy, it’s too expensive, it doesn’t taste good, I’m always hungry…..”

We Like It Raw: “Un-cooking” Class
Friday, June 21st
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Tampa, Free

There’s nothing like eating food in its whole, natural state and enjoying all of the subtle, complex flavors of fruits and vegetables. Learn how to make delicious raw recipes with Healthy Eating Specialist Curtis Whitwam. This class will be held in the store café. Please register by the exit lobby or by emailing Curtis.Whitwam@wholefoods.com.

There’s nothing like eating food in its whole, natural state and enjoying all of the subtle, complex flavors of fruits and vegetables.

Kids Club: Locally Grown
Saturday, June 22nd
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Whole Foods Market Tampa, Free

Looking for ways to make the really healthy foods taste delicious? Join Healthy Eating Specialist Curtis for this interactive class and learn some great ideas for recipes that kids can help make. This class will include local products made by Florida’s very own growers and producers. To register for this class or for more information contact curtis.whitwam@wholefoods.com.  

Looking for ways to make the really healthy foods taste delicious? Join Healthy Eating Specialist Curtis for this interactive class and learn some great ideas for recipes that kids can help make.