Celebrate the Fourth of July With a Little Help from Whole Foods Market® Seattle Stores

SEATTLE (June 25, 2009) — Whole Foods Market’s Seattle locations will make your Fourth of July sizzle! Whether you barbeque in the backyard, picnic in the park or sit down with a cold beer to watch the fireworks, we have all your favorites.

Throw it on the BBQ: Whole Foods Market’s stringent quality standards will ensure you grill up the best hot dogs or juicy steak. Try a bone-in rib eye steak or let our chefs do the work with our house-made sausages and BBQ chicken breasts. Fish lovers will enjoy our Marine Stewardship Council-certified Sockeye salmon steaks, fresh and wild from Alaska’s Yakutat River.

Don’t forget the sides: Party planning has never been so easy! Potato salad, slaw and macaroni salad – check! Whole Foods Market has a great selection of easy foods for camping or day trips too, check out our house-made sandwiches and freshly made dips and spreads — just add freshly baked bread!

Refreshing beverages: What could be better than an ice cold drink on a hot day? Try a Kellerweis, a traditional Bavarian-style wheat beer from Sierra Nevada, an eco-friendly brewery that produces 98 percent of its own energy (6 for $7.04). More of a wine lover? Try a bottle of Nicolas Carignan ($6.98)., a fabulous medium-bodied red that pairs wonderfully with salmon For the kids, you can’t beat Santa Cruz Lemonade, Knudsen spritzers or an old-fashioned Virgil’s Root Beer.

Have a berry good time! Local berry season is here, and the juiciest most flavorful berries are in store now. From the plumpest strawberries, raspberries and plums to sweet cherries and mini-watermelons, it’s a summertime fruit explosion at Whole Foods Market!

Baked goodness: It’s all about the apple pie! Our baked-on-site apple pies are made with the freshest, natural ingredients with no artificial colors or preservatives. Try warming one in the oven and adding a dollop of ice cream – delish! For a limited time, apple pies are just $9.99.

Kid-friendly activities: Each store in the Seattle metro has an extensive events calendar — sure to keep the little ones happy!

Roosevelt Square, 1026 NE 64th Street

Friday, July 3^rd

BBQ 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

$6 for a burger, hot dog or chicken with your choice of side salad, chips and a drink!

Don’t forget to look out for extra special savings on select items during our four day

Red, White and Blue sale July 2^nd – 5^th.