<p style="text-indent:0px; line-height:12px;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Del Mar, CA-</span><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">By Jordan Okumura<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">02.07.13</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>Whole Foods Market is opening up new location in Del Mar, California. Whole Foods Market Del Mar shoppers can find a one-of-a-kind experience at this new market opening on Feb. 27 at 9.a.m. The company’s 30,000 square foot Del Mar store will feature coastal seafood favorites and a casual bar and restaurant called the Trifecta Tavern, according to a press release. The new location can be found at 2600 Via De La Valle in Del Mar.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/wholefoods020713body.jpg" alt="Whole Foods 020713" /><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">“Whole Foods Market has such a loyal and growing customer base in the San Diego area, we wanted to bring the Del Mar community their own store. Whether you stop in to enjoy a glass of wine after shopping, work in the area and want to grab a delicious meal-to-go or are just passing through town looking for a delicious lunch in our Trifecta Tavern -- this will be a great destination,” said Patrick Bradley, regional president for Whole Foods Market Southern Pacific Region. “While the Del Mar store will be a great addition to the community, we also invite San Diego residents closer to either our La Jolla or Hillcrest stores to go and check out all the exciting renovations and newly added features.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Whole Foods' commitment to locally-sourced products is evident in its offerings from more than 100 local vendors and farmers from nearby Orange, San Diego and Los Angeles counties including: Homegrown Meats, Archi's Acres, Be Wise, Stehly, Suzies Organic Farm, Carlsbad Aquafarm, South Coast Winery and Fallbrook Winery.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">The location's interior has a look and feel that is influenced by the geographical and natural landscape features of the surrounding area: the bluffs, the Torrey Pines groves, chaparral laden hillsides, and the lagoons.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">“We wanted to design a store with unique features that reflect the Del Mar lifestyle and we are confident that residents and visitors alike will have everything they need and more,” said Marc Bird, store team leader at Whole Foods Market Del Mar. “We are excited to be part of a beautiful new center that will quickly become a popular shopping destination and look forward to bringing customers an experience that truly sets Whole Foods Market apart from any other market,” added Bird.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Additional highlights of the Whole Foods Market Del Mar shopping experience include extensive produce section of seasonal varieties including locally grown fruits and vegetables. The meat department will feature the highest quality meat that adhere to Whole Foods Market’s stringent quality standards. The seafood department will host sustainably-sourced fresh filets, steaks, local and seasonal seafood, whole fish, live sea urchin & uni, Abalone and oven-ready selections.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/whole-foods-market" target="_new"> Whole Foods </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
