A “Whole” Lot of Foodie Fun! Whole Foods is coming to Newport Beach – and so are the Golden Foodie Awards

Newport Beach now truly has everything a foodie’s heart desires, as Whole Foods Market readies for its September 19, 2012 opening at Fashion Island. The organic and natural grocer will occupy approximately 32,000 square feet of retail space to showcase its fresh and enticing selection of natural foods, free of artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners, preservatives and hydrogenated fats. Whole Foods Market offers shoppers the highest quality, best-tasting and freshest foods in an inviting setting that is uniquely designed to meet the needs of the neighborhoods for a pleasantly atypical grocery shopping experience.

September also brings the first-ever Golden Foodie Awards to Newport Beach. Foodies will celebrate an unforgettable night at the Fairmont Newport Beach on September 30, 2012 to honor their culinary favorites in Orange County. The red carpet gala will commemorate the local food scene professionals who have made Newport Beach – and Orange County – a true foodie destination.