Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Here's when the East Village's newest grocery store opens

Opening day signs are up at the incoming Metro Acres Market on First Avenue and First Street. 

The soft opening takes place on March 13, with the official debut is March 14. (Updated: There is no soft opening now on March 13.)
Day 1 activities include samples, giveaways, and entertainment for kids. 

According to the Metro Acres Instagram account, the store will feature a "state-of-the-art" deli counter, a salad bar, and a "chef-driven" hot buffet with what they describe as unique, high-quality ingredients. A "Fresh to Go" section will offer handmade and gourmet grab-and-go options, all prepared daily on-site. 

The space is also expected to include a full-service meat department and additional grocery offerings.

Also, the heavily tagged outdoor scene that arrived in 2013 on the building's exterior was painted over...
The East Village Rite Aid closed here last August. The 63-year-old pharmacy chain filed for bankruptcy twice in two years before shutting down entirely. 

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6 comments:

  1. G.K.March 3, 2026 at 5:15 PM

    A little disappointed they painted over the mural

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  2. EvHoMarch 3, 2026 at 10:20 PM

    Maybe they'll do a new one

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  3. Carol from East 5th StreetMarch 4, 2026 at 12:09 AM

    Let's see how long that blank wall lasts. I give it two days max.

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  4. ed angerMarch 4, 2026 at 11:10 AM

    Looking forward to a new grocery store, considering it's right in the middle of several larger grocery stores I wish them luck.

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  5. ckMarch 5, 2026 at 7:05 AM

    what time march 14?

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