The new Whole Foods Market located in the base of One Wall Street opened last week, attracting record crowds and marking a major turning point for the Financial District. “It’s good to have a grocery store that’s accessible downtown,” said one of the many customers who stormed the store on opening day, quickly depleting the stock of free samples that vendors gave out as part of the celebration. The store’s interior pays homage to One Wall Street’s art-deco heritage, complete with brass fixtures, decorative panels salvaged from the building’s original elevators, and a One Wall Street-themed coffee shop sure to be a perennial favorite of residents of the building’s luxury condos.
