Thought I'd write about a happy event, which was my recent, most fabulous weekend trip to Austin - the capital of Texas, the destination of my sorority class' reunion (it's in the middle of the country), and the HOME of Whole Foods!
As many know already, Whole Foods is one of my favorite places in the world. Sounds silly ... but I find grocery stores fascinating, and Whole Foods in particular makes the typical grocery story experience a supremely interactive, engaging, premium, 'feel good' experience.
This particular Whole Foods in Austin wow-ed me so much that I started thinking about what it would be like to live in Austin ... heh. There were four levels of parking, most of it filled. When I went in, I saw why. The place was three times the size of the Whole Foods in Cupertino (the flagship one in Northern California) and had in the store:
- A dedicated burrito bar section (including burritos - normal and breakfast and tacos)
- A barbecue bar (to sit and enjoy some Texan bbq ... I had a free rib sample :))
- A vegan bar (New, I think)
- A dessert bar
- A chocolate station, with a chocolate fountain, large chocolate carmel apples, ...
- A bread station and tasting with all of its loafs laid out in separately compartments with little signs and a small basket with samples to taste each one
- A walk-in beer freezer
- An aisle full of stainless steel oil vats so that you can pour your own oil
- A 'make your own trail mix' station
- ... ... ...
The pictures don't really do the store justice ... but try to imagine your most beautiful grocery store, and that was it. :) Sort of. In any event, thanks to all my loveliest 'sisters' for indulging my desire to visit. Much appreciated.
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