Whole Foods market downtown L.A.

Roy Choi explaining the Chego concept at the new Whole Foods Market in downtown Los Angeles

Roy Choi explaining the Chego concept at the new Whole Foods Market in downtown Los Angeles

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By S. Irene Virbila

Nov. 3, 2015 9:20 AM PT

Roy Choi explaining the Chego concept

Roy Choi explaining the Chego concept at the new Whole Foods Market in downtown L.A.

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The Eight Bar at Whole Foods Market in downtown L.A.

The Eight Bar at Whole Foods Market in downtown L.A. will seat 175 inside and out.

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Local vodkas at the new Whole Foods market in L.A.

Local vodkas at the new Whole Foods market in downtown L.A.

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Chego rice bowls ready for the opening party at Whole Foods

Chego rice bowls ready for the opening party at Whole Foods in downtown Los Angeles

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Wine section at the new Whole Foods in downtown Los Angeles

Wine section at the new Whole Foods in downtown Los Angeles

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Eco-friendly wine section in Whole Foods

Eco-friendly wine section in the new Whole Foods store in downtown Los Angeles.

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Hard cider selection at Whole Foods market in downtown L.A.

Just part of the hard cider selection at Whole Foods market in downtown L.A.

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Bloggers and assorted media at the opening of Whole Foods

Bloggers and assorted media at the opening of Whole Foods as the butcher explains the meat program.

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S. Irene Virbila

S. Irene Virbila is a former restaurant critic and wine columnist for the Los Angeles Times. She left in 2015.

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