Just a sampling of the taps at The Trifecta Tavern at Del Mar Whole Foods Market |
"Kids - Mommy & Daddy are running to the grocery store!" "Honey, let me know if you want me to pick up anything from Whole Foods!" These phrases will become far more prevalent as food shopping takes on a whole new appeal. Local Whole Foods Markets are embracing San Diego's craft beer scene and opening up unique brewpub restaurant concepts in each of San Diego's locations - Hillcrest, La Jolla, and the newly opened Del Mar. By the end of next week, patrons will be able to grab a bite and brew before, during, or after their shopping experience, from right inside the market.
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Great for people watching! |
Whole Foods Markets are incorporating restaurant space into several of their new stores. While California law precludes patrons from walking around the store with beer or wine, in states like Arizona, the company takes the concept a step further - even including cup holders in their shopping carts to encourage drinking while shopping. Even though shopping while boozing isn't permitted in SoCal, several of the locations have prime people watching from the eatery, as well as outdoor patio seating. Each location also plans to offer happy hour specials, with more details to come as information is sorted out, so stay tuned!