Brooklyn, N.Y. — The first Wegmans Food Market in New York City opened on October 27, 2019 in Brooklyn. The beloved suburban grocer, which has almost a cult-like following, debuted to a long line of fans waiting in the rain for the grand opening. The 74,000-square-foot store is located in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Named “America’s Favorite Supermarket” in a 2018 Market Force study of more than 12,800 shoppers nationwide, Wegmans is a 103-year-old family company widely recognized for its fresh, high-quality ingredients, restaurant foods, consistent low prices and incredible customer service.
“We give our best to the customer every single time. Not just in the morning, not just on a good day,” says Kevin Cuff, store manager. “We want to be the best in the business when it comes to putting the customer first.”
More than 540 newly-hired employees will deliver on that commitment in Brooklyn, creating a one-of-a-kind shopping experience in the store’s warm and welcoming atmosphere. The Brooklyn location offers an abundant selection: nearly 50,000 items in all, more than 2,000 of which are organic.
Restaurant foods prepared by Executive Chef Stephen De Lucia and his culinary staff of 157 include everything from fresh sushi, authentic Italian pizza and delicious burgers, to made-to-order salads and hot soup. The food bars are mix and match, with hot and cold self-serve stations featuring entrees and sides, international cuisine, homestyle and vegetarian options — all available for takeout or in-store dining. The mezzanine-level Market Café seating area has space for nearly 100 and includes a bar serving wine, beer, cocktails and snacks.
Customers can visit www.wegmans.com/brooklyn to sign up for Wegmans Shoppers Club and download the Wegmans app, which offers recipes, digital coupons and the ability to create shopping lists sorted by aisle. Wegmans deliveries by Instacart begin October 30 at the Brooklyn store.
Brooklyn is Wegmans’ 101st store overall and the 47th location in New York State. In addition to the Brooklyn store, Wegmans plans another new store coming soon in Harrison (Westchester County).
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. has stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts and North Carolina. Wegmans has been named one of the ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ by FORTUNE magazine for 22 consecutive years, ranking #3 in 2019.
SOURCE: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.