Mike's Organic to Open in Greenwich on April 29

 

Mike’s Organic, CT’s premier farm-to-home delivery service, will make its debut in Greenwich on April 29 with a first-of-its-kind retail location that underscores curation and connection. A small-format grocery store with a big impact, the brand’s mission is to reinvent shopping through careful curation and interactive experiences that connect the community with their food and the people behind it. 

The Mike’s team goes to great lengths to source the finest: local produce, pastured meats and eggs, grass-fed dairy, wild fish, pantry selections, local baked goods, vegan & gluten-free options and more. As a result of vetting and selecting the best in each category, the brand provides a streamlined shopping experience. Knowledgeable and passionate staff serve as tour guides for shoppers along their journey, offering samples, meal tips and insight into the sourcing of products. More than a market, Mike’s Organic will be an experiential destination with a lineup of food-forward programming where guests can meet local farmers and purveyors through special events.

Additionally, the brand will offer an extensive selection of Made by Mike’s organic, ready-to-eat meals. Breakfast items include options like Chocolate Overnight Oats, Vegan Parfaits and Egg White/Spinach Wraps. Lunch and dinner options include freshly made seasonal salads and soups, Glazed Ora King Salmon, Eggplant Parmesan and Grilled Seasonal Veggies. Kids items include dishes like Pastured Chicken Tenders, Turkey Meatballs and Mac and Cheese. The market will also feature a variety of freshly prepared local offerings, like sushi made fresh daily by Hinoki (Greenwich Avenue) or fresh baguettes from Raphael’s Bakery (Mason Street). Outdoor seating is available to enjoy a bite.

In 2009, longtime Greenwich resident and owner Mike Geller launched the business as one of the first farm-to-home delivery services in America. What began as a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) delivery grew into an online farmers market servicing Fairfield + Westchester Counties and in 2019, Mike’s Organic opened a storefront out of its delivery headquarters in Stamford, CT. Mike and his core team have deep roots in Greenwich; Mike, Chris Kimball (Head of Retail), Mackenzie Judson (Head of E-Commerce) and Ford Bucknall (Store Manager) all grew up in town.

“It’s always been a dream to bring a space like this to life in the town where I grew up,” said Mike Geller, Founder of Mike’s Organic. “We’re thrilled to be able to make an impact on the community and offer a way to directly support farmers and makers who are doing good things for the planet. We envision this place to be a farmers market meets organic grocery store where people can interact with their food in fun and interesting ways.”

Mike’s Organic will be open daily from 8am-8pm. The company also offers same-day delivery in the Greenwich area on weekdays and next-day delivery in Fairfield & Westchester County. The brand’s location in Stamford will continue to serve as its delivery headquarters and distribution center for the business. Mike’s Organic will expand its catering & events arm as well, and the Greenwich location will be available to rent for private events. 

Mike’s Organic has planned a series of unique activations for its grand opening weekend, as follows:

Saturday, April 29

  • Visit farmer Sheila Patinkin from VT Wagyu and meet her Wagyu calves

  • Bring the kids to plant seedlings to take home from Gilbertie’s Farm (Easton, CT)

  • Enjoy complimentary: baguette samples from Raphael’s Bakery Greenwich; cold brew coffee from Rise Brewing Company; artisanal charcuterie from Hudson Valley producer Jacuterie; small-batch waffles from Lopaus Point

  • Take home complimentary Get Joy dog treats for your furry friends

  • Grab some hot breakfast and lunch from Mike’s Outdoor Mobile Kitchen 

Sunday, April 30

  • Check out an observation hive buzzing with honeybees in action and sample local, raw honey from Beekeeper Ray Dubois of Bee Love Apiaries (Wilton, CT)

  • Enjoy complimentary: cookies by REAL Cookies - the best healthy cookies around; popcorn from LesserEvil, sustainably sourced coffee + chocolate from GoodSAM; locally brewed kombucha by Cross Culture Kombucha 

  • Take home complimentary Get Joy dog treats for your furry friends

  • Grab some hot breakfast and lunch from Mike’s Outdoor Mobile Kitchen

 

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Submitted by Cos Cob, CT

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