The Warehouse Urban Grocer, a chef-driven market created by Chef James and Shaundy Africano of The Warehouse restaurant, is coming to downtown’s New South End. The Warehouse, a regular on our annual Best Restaurants list, will be transforming its current gallery and loft event space into a chef-guided grocery store where everyday staples meet the craft of a working kitchen.
Urban Grocer will feature a deli case, butcher counter, seafood, bakery items, homemade salads and chef-prepared grab-and-go meals made in small batches by the restaurant kitchen. Breads and pastries will come straight from the ovens. Meats will be sourced with care in connection with The Warehouse’s local providers, including the wild and exotic meats served in the restaurant, such as venison, yak and elk. And produce selections will shift with the seasons. Some dishes will repurpose excess ingredients from the restaurant to decrease food waste and offer more ready-to-heat options for nearby residents.
The neighborhoods of the New South End, Park Union and downtown at large have transformed around The Warehouse in recent years, and downtown’s residential base continues to grow. More than 2,000 units have opened in the city center since 2016, with another 1,000-plus expected by the end of 2026, creating a growing population that depends on nearby spots for everyday essentials. Across the street from Weidner Field, The Warehouse has been well positioned, as you can read in our profile about James from our archives. Social posts by Urban Grocer have cited downtown’s continuing momentum and the growing need for a concept designed for walkable, daily grocery and meal options for residents.
Expect the experience at The Warehouse Urban Grocery to feel personal, like a local neighborhood market. Staff at the butcher counter, seafood counter and deli will guide shoppers through cuts of meat, flavors and weekly specialties. Its offerings will be geared toward those seeking a more intentional style of cooking or chef-prepared heat-at-home meals. The Africanos and their Warehouse team aim to welcome shoppers by spring 2026.
On a seasonal note, The Warehouse is selling its gallery art in a Flash Sale through Dec. 31 for those looking for creative holiday gifts or additions to their local art collection.
27 W. Cimarron St.
@TheWarehouseUrbanGrocer
