Whole Foods

[dbacks fan]

I've been a label reader for a long time and agree on the brats and links. I usually go some where way they make their own for the reasons you mention. As for veggies, when I lived in AZ I ould often go to to farmers markets because I could get some stuff year round. I need to find a good meat market here.

[Townsend]

I need to find a good meat market here.

We call them "singles functions" to keep it classy.

[dbacks fan]

We call them "singles functions" to keep it classy.

Have you ever been to SW Oregon? It's almost People of Walmart Heaven.

[Conan71]

Have you ever been to SW Oregon? It's almost People of Walmart Heaven.

Cellulite with hair on it?

[dbacks fan]

^^^Of course, bless their hearts, they just can't help it.

[Townsend]

Per TW:

NE corner behind QT:

Tuscana retail development to begin construction next week

The economy remains sluggish, but that's not stopping the development of a high-end shopping center at 91st Street and Yale Avenue.

The retail component of Tuscana on Yale, a mixed-use development that includes a 20,000-square-foot office building completed last year, will feature two two-story buildings totaling 33,000 square feet.

Construction on the $9 million to $10 million project should begin next week.

Clint Brumble, co-owner of the development along with Bryan Hendershot, said it is already 50 percent leased out, and they're hoping to fill the rest with high-quality stores and restaurants.

"It'll all be high-end," he said. "We're not looking for just anything."

Keo Asian Cuisine, a Brookside restaurant, has committed to an additional location in Tuscana. Brumble said he and Hendershot are in talks with an Italian restaurant and a combination sandwich, yogurt and bagel place, along with spas and boutiques.

Brumble said the existing retail spaces in the neighborhood are all full, and he noted that Whole Foods Market has announced its intention to build a grocery store in the area.

"Whole Foods will help bring more attention to our corner," he said.

The two new Tuscana buildings will surround a courtyard that will be used for concerts and other live entertainment, Brumble said. The upper floors, totaling 8,000 square feet, will be office space.

Brumble and Hendershot have plans for an additional phase of Tuscana, and they're not waiting around. Brumble said they should begin construction on four 7,000-square-foot office buildings within 60 days.

Like the original office building, the new retail and office buildings will all share Tuscan-styled architecture.

Read more from this Tulsa World article at http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/article.aspx?subjectid=32&articleid=20120107_32_E1_CUTLIN403579

[rdj]

Fresh Market will be occupying the old Borders at 81st & Yale.  Should be announced soon.  Lease is finalized.

Be interesting how Food Pyramid does with the addition of two higher end grocers to the area.

[Teatownclown]

Fresh Market will be occupying the old Borders at 81st & Yale.  Should be announced soon.  Lease is finalized.

Be interesting how Food Pyramid does with the addition of two higher end grocers to the area.

Food Pyramid leases are underwritten by AWG, I think. But you make a good observation. Look for some consolidation.

There exists another consciousness grocer coming to Tulsa other than WPC and FM...they just opened a store in OKC which seems to be a home run.

[Conan71]

Food Pyramid leases are underwritten by AWG, I think. But you make a good observation. Look for some consolidation.

There exists another consciousness grocer coming to Tulsa other than WPC and FM...they just opened a store in OKC which seems to be a home run.

What's the name of the OKC operation?

We went into the new Whole Paycheck up on 63rd and it's really nice.

[rdj]

Sunflower Market

Yes, as long as AWG decides to have an office in Tulsa Food Pyramid will continue.

[we vs us]

Sunflower Market

Yes, as long as AWG decides to have an office in Tulsa Food Pyramid will continue.

AWG?

[SXSW]

Sunflower Market

Where is Sunflower Market going?  I had heard by Tulsa Hills but not sure if that's true.

It would be nice to see both vacant Borders become Fresh Markets.  They have one in Norman and it's a nice alternative to WF (along with Sunflower).

[BKDotCom]

AWG?

I'm guessing one of

• Associated Wholesale Grocers
• Association for Women Geoscientists

[RecycleMichael]

always wanting grub

[DowntownDan]

What is with South Tulsa's obsession with Tuscany?