Whole Foods Market Opens In Destin, April 20

As promised, we're keeping you updated with details regarding the Whole Foods Market coming to Destin, Florida. Yes, we're excited to report that the nation’s leading natural and organic food retailer is opening a store in Destin on April 20, 2016. The 35,520-square-footstore will be located at 4402 Legendary Drive, just east of Destin Commons.  
 
Every Whole Foods Market is unique in that it represents the community it serves. Some of the Destin gems include:
 
The Lucky Catch Bar and Bites, a lively Southern cuisine bar serving up the freshest catch from the sea, such as Shrimp and Oyster Po’ Boys, and Fried Fish and Shrimp Platters, with decadent sides like Black Truffle Mac & Cheese.
 
The Destin Dog, a station featuring gourmet takes on the classic street food – the hot dog – with options including the Destin Dog– served on a fluffy Bakehouse bun – as well as worldly takes with the Cuban “Media Noche” Dog, featuring cilantro lime pork, pickles and swiss cheese; the Delhi “Tandoori” Dogwith curry tartar sauce and kachumber relish; and the Veggie “Dogma” Dog, a vegan yet equally delicious option with sauerkraut and stone ground mustard.
 
The Growler Station, where guests can fill, drink & repeat! Beer aficionados will be able to pour and take home their favorite hops, available in 32 oz. and 64 oz. sizes.  
 
$5 flights of beer or wine on Wednesdays, each Wednesday will be reserved for $5 flights of beer or wine, as well as unique, refreshing libations such as Rancho La Gloria Handcrafted Ready-to-Drink Margaritas and The Original Five’s Reserve Marula Fruit Cream Liqueur.
 
Local farmers, producers and artisans are featured at Whole Foods Destin. Local suppliers will also contribute products to the store, including: fresh seafood from Harbor Docks Seafood Market; all-natural, step four-rated Florida beef from Adams Ranch; and honey from The Honey Hutch.
 
Sustainable- Whole Foods Market Destin will be the first retailer to sell 60% Post Consumer, 100% Recyclable coolers, which will be available for only $12.99 (grand opening special for $9.99).
 
One Percent Days - The store gives back at least one percent of a day’s net sales to local educational or non-profit organizations. This April, the store is proud to support organizations deep-rooted in philanthropic and environmental missions. The team will celebrate with five charities each receiving one percent. Beneficiaries include Food for Thought Outreach, Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, Lighthouse Family Retreat and Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County. 
 
GRAND OPENING, APRIL 20
Whole Foods Market – Destin
4402 Legendary Drive
Destin, FL 32541
 
8:45 a.m. - Bread Breaking Ceremony
7:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. -Coffee Service (Get your caffeine fix from the Allegro FLXBUS)
9 a.m. - Store Opens (First 500 customersin line on opening day will also receive mystery gift cards, valued at $5, $10, $20 or $50, with one card valued at $500.)
   
GRAND OPENING, WEEKEND - APRIL 30
TASTING WITH KATHY LEE GIFFORD

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Wine Tasting and Meet and Greet with Kathy Lee Gifford (Gifford will be in the store for a meet and greetand bottle signingof her wine, GIFFT. No registration is necessary to attend this event; guests can just stop by the wine department to meet the celebrated day-time TV star.)

Whole Foods Market will be a great addition to the Destin community.

See you @ the beach!