Whole Foods Market Coral Gables is kicking off the holiday season with their Taste of the Holidays event on Friday, December 9, 2011, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Cafe. For only $5 per guest, attendees will be invited to sample a wide array of items from the store’s holiday menu. Featured samplings will include such items as Cranberry Walnut Stuffed Brie; Sliced Lavender & Herbs de Provence Turkey Breast; Stone Crabs; Standing Rib Roast; Shrimp Cocktail; Egg Nog; Hot Apple Cider; Holiday Fruit Cake; Wine Sampling and more.

In the true spirit of the season, 100 percent of the $5 per guest proceeds will benefit Kristi House, a local organization dedicated to working with children affected by sexual abuse and their families. Pre-registration is not required.

Whole Foods Market Coral Gables is located at 6701 Red Road in Coral Gables. Telephone: 305-421-9421.

About Whole Foods Market®

Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (wholefoodsmarket.com, NASDAQ: WFM), is the leading natural and organic food retailer. As America’s first national certified organic grocer, Whole Foods Market was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” by Health magazine. The company’s motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures its mission to ensure customer satisfaction and health, Team Member excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Thanks to the company’s more than 64,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 14 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2011, the company had sales of more than $10 billion and currently has more than 315 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.