Gowanus Whole Foods is Open

Whole Foods Market bought the plot of land on Third and 3rd in Gowanus eight years ago. Construction began in early March this year and, nine months later, the store has opened its doors. Two hundred and fifty thousand reclaimed bricks, 400 employees, 20 checkout lines, and dozens of rows of sustainable food fill the 50,000-square-foot space. So too does a an impressive butcher counter, a variety of fresh fish, multitudes of local products, a bulk section, prepared foods, a coffee stand and separate roaster, and the almighty vast selection of craft beer. We braved the winter weather with hundreds of other enthusiastic shoppers on opening day today. Here's a look around.

Whole Foods Gowanus | 214 Third Street | 718-907-3622 | www | map