Trader Joe’s is opening its second Upper West Side store on Columbus Avenue between 92nd and 93rd street at 8 a.m. this Friday May 4, and they sent us a little info about what will happen on that day.
Unlike the 72nd street location, the store will be one floor. It will have murals that show Central Park in different seasons.
“A brief grand opening ceremony will take place moments before the store officially opens its doors, and the celebration is scheduled to continue throughout the day with live music and food tastings. Store Captain Melanie Chesley—a nearly 10-year veteran of the company, and Trader Joe’s Crew Members will be on hand to greet and assist customers.
The new store will be the 9th Trader Joe’s in the city, the 26th location in the state, and the 476th TJ’s store in the U.S., overall. Close to the 1, 2, 3, B, and C trains, as well as the M7, M11, and M96 crosstown buses, the new location is easily accessible to customers on both the Upper West Side and the Upper East Side. The single-level store will feature 21 checkout lanes and several, colorful murals that highlight Central Park as it appears through the changing seasons. Hours of operation will be from 8am-10pm daily.”
Photo by @davetrek.
I did some research with my TJ expert. I will be getting on kine early with lots of frozen tiny peas in my basket. I’m for World Pease.
There’s no point trying
to be witty when you don’t
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Felicia, is this your contribution to our discussion of “New UWS Trader Joe’s Gives More Details Ahead of Friday Opening”?
brainy
you think
Whirled peas?
better!
and now we got a Whirled Peaqs Movement going.
Keep the momentum whirling! End war
Wait, does the TJs open on Thursday, May 3rd or Friday, May 4th?
Apologies, it’s Friday!
Thanks!
Very excited for the store, but I’m skeptical how wide the selection can be with only one floor (and it’s not a very big floor at that).
Many Trader Joe’s exist with only one floor; on 6th Ave and 22nd, on East 14th St. etc. Plus many suburban Trader Joe’s are only one floor. There will be plenty to purchase there.
Union Square is only one floor and it has everything. It is actually easier to navigate if you forget something.
Me too. And there’s no free stuff either. I give them two weeks, tops.
You are my new fav. Gracias
I just committed to TR. I gotta keep that. I need butter. Do you know if they have 1633 beer. Fiuggi water? Thanks for helping.
I feel your handle.
Great that it’s all on one floor! That will be a time saver for shoppers and a money saver for Trader Joe’s
no wine? 🙁
What is with people complaining about no wine at TJ’s?! This is a GOOD thing as it won’t compete with local wine/liquor stores, thus causing them to close down, thus causing outrage on this website for the closing of a local business. Please stop complaining about no wine at TJ’s and buy your wine at the existing places–many of them are great and knowledgable.
I’m off to Gotham today. Last week they selected a red blend from Tuscany and a Spanish white from a vineyard celebrating their 200 Anniversary for a party I hosted.
Going back for the same. Got raves!
RE: “No wine?”
Guess not. Seems there’s some arcane NYS rule preventing more than one wine store:
AND WSR covered that back in February:
Just another example of the case for “Home-Rule for NYC” (Google it)
Am curious to see how the 92nd St. TJ’s affects the 72nd St. store in terms of numbers of customers/overall income. Though I plan to give the new store several weeks’ breaking-in time, I can’t imagine anyone above 82nd willingly choosing the longer distance and escalators (no comment on the elevator!) over the new one.
I think it’s 2 floors, as I remember seeing an elevator under construction and stairs.
shhhhhhhhhhh!
Will they sell bicycles?
Party time! No more 72nd for me with their always-broken escalators! Just a few minutes from my apartment! Whoo-hoo!!!
the escalator isn’t broken. they shut it off when the store is busy, as it becomes unsafe to use.
Are you sure it’s safe?
I hear there are ruffians
who shop at this store.
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The store has not yet opened.
At least read the headline before hating.
Maybe lighten up? And enjoy the art.
Communities have
a multitude of voices.
Grow some cojones.
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No, because insulting everyone else while they are having a conversation is rude.
You with the hater?
Happily, it’s only half a block to the new TJ for me! That plus 5 blocks to 97 St Whole Foods and all the grocery bases are covered!
It’s about time. Hooray!
OMG,Ican’t wait! Now I can take my shopping cart and walk 10 minutes from my home!
This store is really not close to the 1, 2, and 3 trains. Good luck walking with your groceries two avenues back to Broadway in the snow or rain (especially when the 72 St store is directly opposite the subway station).
Also, I think management is dreaming if they believe that Upper East Siders will be willing to cross Central Park to shop at this location.
I agree with you. The new store is far from all public transportation (with the exception of buses), which gives me hope that it will mostly attract a local crowd, unlike the store at 72nd st where people shop from far away.
Support Mani Marketplace. The best little store on the UWS. Shop local.
Thanks for the great news. Is it on the West or East Side of the Street? Former D’Ag?
We need petit peas, that they are out of at 72nd St.
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Glad to hear current news on upper west side NY C