Whole Foods Opens New D.C. Store

Whole Foods has expanded its presence in the nation’s capital with the opening of a new store in the historic Walter Reed development. 

Located on the corner of 12th St. NW and Dahlia St. NW, the new location offers shoppers more than 800 items from across the region inclusive of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. The products were sourced with the help of Daniela D’Ambrosio, local forager for Whole Foods Market.

“We’re thrilled to open our doors in the historic Walter Reed neighborhood,” said Donovan Morris, store team leader for Whole Foods Market. ”I feel privileged to help bring Whole Foods Market’s knowledgeable team members, high quality standards for food, and hand-picked selection of local products to a neighborhood and community which has held a special place in my heart since childhood.”

Features of the newest Washington, D.C., store include:

• Store design that embraces calming colors and reflective finishes, offering a nostalgic feel that blends with the architecture of the old army hospital.
• An array of certified organic, conventional and Sourced for Good produce, plus offerings from local farms, including packaged salads from Bowery Farming and Gotham Greens and fresh floral selections from Bloomia.
• Specialty department dedicated to celebrating cheesemakers and artisan producers. The cheese counter is overseen by a Certified Cheese Professional who can offer recommendations for any occasion and create custom boards.
• Curated grocery section with favorites from the grocer’s 365 by Whole Foods Market brand and local products including frozen treats from Ice Cream Jubilee, granola from Oh-Mazing and pickled vegetables from Veggie*Confetti.
• Full-service seafood counter featuring jumbo lump crab cakes, lobster rolls and seasoned and marinated filets. All offerings from the seafood department are either sustainable wild-caught or responsibly farmed.
• Full-service meat counter, with butchers available to cut steaks and poultry to order. Features include in-house dry aged beef and made-in-house pork, and both chicken and lamb sausages.
• Extensive, curated selection of wines featuring international and vintage offerings sourced by Whole Foods Market’s expert wine team.
• Selection of more than 250 craft beers. 
• Prepared Foods section that includes sushi from Kikka Sushi, New York style pizza, and hot food and salad bars featuring new offerings like grilled barbecue tofu with peach salsa and bacon ranch tortellini.
• Bakery department offering made-in-house bread as well as everyday favorites, such as Whole Foods Market’s Berry Chantilly Cake and brown butter cookies. The department also carries a wide variety of special diet items, including vegan croissants and scones.