Whole Foods Market coming to Marlboro???

[wench31]

I was just reading News Transcript that a shopping center has been approved for construction on Rte 9 and Rte 520. One of a few possibles that have been referenced is Whole Foods Market.

I really hope so:

http://newstranscript.gmnews.com/news...

[charmel]

I heard confirmation of this at a speech given recently by Marlboro's Mayor Hornik

[mbw1024]

excellent!
but another walgreens .. oy vey! ;)

[JonathanStrobel]

Im NOT looking forward to traffic with a Costco where Regal used to be, and now they want to add a Whole Foods, too?! #FML!!!

[eleeper]

If Whole Foods goes where Pathmark was, I don't see it adding a lot of traffic after the initial burst of interest.

[JonathanStrobel]

But they are going next to PNC Bank!

[RGR]

I've heard that a Trader Joe's will be taking the Pathmark space. As Jonathan said, Whole Foods will be across the road near the PNC Bank, on the corner of 9 South & 520.

http://thewizardofroz.wordpress.com

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Trader Joe's
725 River Road, Edgewater, NJ

[Karensue723]

Where did you hear that Trader Joe's was taking over the Pathmark space?

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Trader Joe's
725 River Road, Edgewater, NJ

[MarlboroMan]

I heard the same thing.

[JonathanStrobel]

The LOGICAL way to go would be to put Whole Foods where Pathmark was and Put trader joes in a smaller area...

[MarlboroMan]

I live very close to the proposed development, and I must admit, I have mixed feelings. While a Whole Foods market in Marlboro "makes sense" on paper, I question that location, but I guess the board already made up their minds. (Keep in mind, there's a Pathmark across the street, and a World Class Shoprite about a half mile south of that).

While we love Whole Foods, I'm not sure I want one within a mile of my home. Too much temptation. :)

[njchowgal]

as a friend recently pointed out, whole foods=whole paycheck. i am excited about the possibility of a whole foods nearby, but i am also a little nervous

[wench31]

Now all we need is Trader Joes!

[seal]

Building a new shopping center while a perfectly good space near rt 18 and 79 goes empty seems like a waste. But I do love some of the things at Whole Foods and this is a lot closer than going towards Red Bank and Middletown,

[Karensue723]

I heard that Costco was coming to Route 9 and 520

[yCf]

great news but i question the location. Traffic will be horrible around that area.

[angelo04]

Looks like construction on Costco is underway. Any idea when they are targeting completion?

[RGR]

According to this list, the Marlboro Costco is scheduled to open July 6th.

http://addictedtocostco.com/costco-locations/

http://thewizardofroz.wordpress.com

[menton1]

The area would be much better off if Fairway decides to come that way...

[HillJ]

Amazing developments in Marlboro. I wonder how Wegman's feels about three major stores opening in their well-heeled turf. TJ's, Costco and Whole Foods, wow. Maybe Wegman's will open on my end of monmouth county!

[MarlboroMom]

Costco opened. Pathmark closed and is now empty. I live close to Rt.9 & 520 and many residents attending Planning Bd meetings opposing the development of the Whole Foods Market. Don't get me wrong..(love WF) and it was NOT because of the "not in my backyard" mentality. We are worried about the TRAFFIC NIGHTMARES. Mayor Hornik believes it will be an "improvement". We'll see if that's still the sentiment after he's out of office. The area is already packed and with not much room to expand Rt. 9 or 520. Try making a turn at that intersection now and you risk your lives.

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Whole Foods Market
222 Main St, Madison, NJ 07940

[cantkick]

Based on what happened in Middletown, I can't imagine there will be any problems caused by adding a WF in the area. The stores aren't that big, and as specialty stores, won't have the same volume of traffic as a full supermarket. The only traffic problem near Middletown's store is idiot drivers (mostly SUVs) making a left turn from the left lane into the right lane, running cars into the shoulder. But that was happening even before the store came.

[HillJ]

Does this new Costco sell wine?

[angelo04]

I hope.....Heading there today, will report back. Not to digress, I started buying cases from wine.com. You can get great deals and delivered straight to your door.

But still, Hoping this Costco has wine. They too get some great deals on bottles I would normally never buy. Fingers crossed.

[HillJ]

Thanks angelo04. I look for your reply back on thread. I just visited the Wine Academy in Hazlet; rec'd their 200 free pours card....very handy!

[RGR]

No wine at the Marlboro location.

http://thewizardofroz.wordpress.com

[HillJ]

Good to know, saves me a trip.

[angelo04]

Boo Hiss!

[HillJ]

angelo04, you might want to check out Wine Academy. I love the grotto, free wine pours and friendly staff. Large & lovely selection at every price....even Trader Joe's low price competitive. But it's back to Edison at the holidays...

[angelo04]

I will give it a go down the road, I just got 2 cases, one from wine.com and another a friend put together.

[angelo04]

Better yet HillJ, Wine Academy is opening across from Pathmark at the Marlbroro Diamond Plaza just past the diner!

[HillJ]

Good for you! I'm a very happy Wine Academy customer.

[RGR]

I'm guessing the reason Cosco isn't selling wine is that there are no liquor licenses available in Marlboro at the present time. I recall that when ShopRite first opened, they did not have a liquor store.but eventually opened one -- albeit not in the store itself but a few doors down -- several years later. Same with Wegman's, in Manalapan, though their liquor store is contiguous. So, it's possible that could happen with Costco.

http://thewizardofroz.wordpress.com

[menton1]

Trader Joe's has been turned down trying to sell wine in their stores in every location in NJ except Westfield. Mostly it's been local issues. Too bad for the consumer, the $3 Charles Shaw wines that TJs sells are a fabulous value.

[angelo04]

Even better is the TJ reserve label pinot noir at roughly $6 a bottle. I have also come across some good prosecco's at the same price point at the westfield location.

[OGguy]

TJ's in Princeton sells wine and beer

[wench31]

Anybody have updates on Whole Foods?

[gumpycat]

http://manalapan.patch.com/articles/w...

"Whole Foods Market, the world's leading retailer of natural and organic food products, will be opening a store in Marlboro in late 2012. The supermarket will be the centerpiece of the new Marlboro Commons shopping center, to be located at the corner of Route 9 South and County Route 520."

[MarlboroMan]

Considering that article was written nearly a year ago, and they still haven't broken ground yet, I don't believe it. Even if they start today, no way it will be done by the end of this year.

The project for some reason has stagnated, kinda like that Middle Eastern restaurant a bit south of there.

[yCf]

I don't believe we are getting a WF also.

Speaking of that Middle Eastern restaurant, everytime I see that sign, I can't help but think that banner is just a sneaky way for them to get free advertising for their Edison location.

[MarlboroMan]

Well, the ground has finally been broken. There is a large earthmover on the site and a few big piles of dirt. According to an article in the News Transcript, the stores are expected to open in early 2013. The PNC bank will remain where it is. Which is good, because that's where i bank. :)

[MarlboroMan]

Oh, and I see recent work has been done on the Middle Eastern restaurant. Every time I pass by (which is frequently), it looks a little bit different.

[wench31]

MarlboroMan, is Whole Foods going to be behind PNC ? I've been looking at the wrong spot the whole time ! I thought it was going to take over the old Pathmark .
What middle eastern restaurant ?

[MarlboroMan]

I'm not exactly sure WHERE it's going to be.. they started moving earth in front, near the corner of Rts. 520 and 9. I think there's a lot of land in back.. the newspaper said something like 17 acres.

The Middle Eastern restaurant-to-be is on Rt. 9 South, past Union Hill Rd. It used to be "Pet Paradise" long ago and was shuttered/abandoned for quite some time. There is a sign out front saying "Coming in 2011" (a little bit behind schedule LOL). I forget the name of the place, but they have another location in Edison.

[yCf]

Their name of Med Restaurant is Le Vant. The location in Edison looks nice from the outside. I have not try since i usually go Chinese or Korean when I am in that area.

[MarlboroMan]

I guess this is the look they're trying to go for:

http://levantcuisine.com/coming-soon

[angelo04]

Weren't we also expecting a trader joe's in that area too or was that just a rumor?