Wegmans has set an opening date of October 18 for its 87,500-square-foot Astor Place store in the historic district of lower Manhattan. The Astor Place store, at 770 Broadway at the corner of Astor Place and Lafayette Street, will be its second in New York City following the 2019 opening of Wegmans Brooklyn.
“We know our customers can’t wait to come see what we have in store and our employees have been training, in some cases, for over a year to get ready for this day,” said store manager Matt Dailor, in a statement. “Wegmans is a celebration of food and people, and we can’t wait to open the doors on October 18 to our community here in the East Village.”
According to the retailer, more than 600 newly hired employees will help create a one-of-a-kind shopping experience in the store’s atmosphere that reflects the original architecture of the historic Wannamaker building.
The location’s restaurant food selections, prepared by executive chef David Lopatynski and his culinary staff, will include fresh sushi, fresh-made salads, sandwiches, hot sandwiches, soups, pizza, and wings, as well as hot Asian cuisine options.
Ready-to-eat and ready-to-heat options will feature a selection of entrees and sides for individuals and families. The store will also sell made-to-order and packaged Mezze options, inspired by a Mediterranean diet.
The onsite dining room, featuring a Sushi Bar and Champagne-Oyster Bar at Astor Place, will be opening in the first half of 2024.
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