421095 Sat Jul 14 11:22:57 -0700 2007 10 61 Austin 0 2749615 Does anyone know when this is slated to open? Have you ever been to one of them in their other locations? What's special/different about it as compared to other markets in the ATX? I'm really curious about it. Sat Jul 14 11:22:57 -0700 2007 81120 foodiegal71 1 2749659 I could have sworn their website had an exact date, but rechecking it only says July 2007 (on Contact Us page). http://www.oakvillegroceryaustin.com/ The original Oakville grocery went backrupt earlier this year and was bought by the Rudd's who own the Dean and Deluca in Oakville (as well as a fine winery and an over-priced steakhouse), but I think these franchise deals are not tied to those problems. Though something has slowed the opening. Sat Jul 14 11:45:33 -0700 2007 2749615 67950 rollledspleen 1 2751238 I had heard that Whole Foods was going to close the store at Gateway and open a bigger store similar to the downtown location at the Domain. Will there be Oakville and a Whole Foods? I hadn't heard of Oakville before... happy to know there will be another option in my area for quality prepared takeout food. Sun Jul 15 08:27:25 -0700 2007 2749615 89611 Ashforth 1 2751455 Whole Foods will be opening in the Domain - but I think it will be another year atleast. Oakville is much smaller and has things like prepared foods, cheese, wine, and charcuterie. Sun Jul 15 10:28:49 -0700 2007 2749615 104851 specialcheese 2 2752430 I've been to several. If you've been to a Trader Joe's, they make a TJ's look large. The ones I've been in were only like 40'x100'. They have a small selection of very high end food items. They have a really good but small selection of chef prepared items that are ready to heat and eat ala Central Market. Sun Jul 15 19:00:50 -0700 2007 2751455 40633 achtungpv 3 2752461 According to their website, Oakville was having a job fair this past week, so opening cant be TOO far ahead. Sun Jul 15 19:15:58 -0700 2007 2752430 102895 Cheflambo 2 2753874 I thought that WFM was building just south of The Domain, across the street from the Home Depot in Arbor Walk. Perhaps they will connect through to The Domain? Or I might be completely wrong here... Mon Jul 16 10:10:35 -0700 2007 2751455 109687 Hsien_Ko 1 2754091 Original Oakville Grocery was in Oakville in Napa Valley , then they expanded , and there is one right off the square in Healdsburg.....they are not a grocery at all ; rather , a gourmet food and wine shop........good , fancy sandwiches ; great cheese selection ; other prepared foods to go ; and most important , as you might expect for a store originating in Napa , a broad selection of wines . If they haven't changed their business model , it will not be a large store . I'll bet the one in Healdsburg is 2000 square feet , tops . Mon Jul 16 10:54:07 -0700 2007 2749615 80122 pinotho 1 2908938 For those of you who are curious, the new Oakville opened at the Domain two days ago. Apparently, this Oakville is run independently of the ones in California. The local owner purchased the rights to the Oakville name and carries some of their products, but it is a different business entity. They have a nice patio where you can drink wine by the glass or the bottle as well as a pastry/dessert case, a sandwich counter, and a deli. Tue Sep 04 09:54:24 -0700 2007 2749615 17692 Mike B 2 2909107 thanks, I was wondering if they opened yet, have to check it out. Love the original in wine country! Tue Sep 04 10:46:37 -0700 2007 2908938 85880 familyof3 1 2911309 i went yesterday for lunch. it is as you'd imagine a gourmet grocery store to be. they have a small selection of gourmet prepared foods, fresh produce, packaged foods and wine. there is a pastry counter with pretty little cakes, and yummy macaroons from sweet tempered. the pizza is on super thin crust, and sandwiches are made to order.. both baked/heated in a woodfire oven. Tue Sep 04 21:35:56 -0700 2007 2749615 43533 yimay