Belson and a coworker came to pick up dessert for their entire office.

They settled on a fitting Wall Street-themed cake for $24.

They also walked away with new socks, courtesy of a pretzel company.

The newest Whole Foods Market in NYC Financial District

Chris Shott

It’s like putting on a new pair of socks for the first time."

Founders of several local food startups appeared in person for the festivities.

Second, the store’s layout and interior design are unlike any other.

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Courtesy of Whole Foods

The store pays homage to the building’s original design, with brassy fixtures and geometric patterns throughout.

Large etched panels mounted to the wall in the self-checkout area come from the building’s original elevators.

Whole Foods is the product’s exclusive retailer.

Whole Foods coffee bar

Coffee bar at the new Whole Foods in NYC’s financial district.Chris Shott

“We’ve created not only an environmental solution, but also a business solution.”

“It’ll be interesting to see how people actually find stuff,” she said.

Whole Foods Market One Wall Street is located at 66 Broadway in New York City.

Cheese counter at the new Whole Foods in NYC’s financial district.

The cheese counter is overseen by trained Certified Cheese Professionals, according to Whole Foods.Chris Shott

Fishmonger at Whole Foods

The full-service seafood counter features local options including smoked salmon from Catsmo Artisan Smokehouse and oysters from West Robins Oyster Company.Photo: Chris Shott / Eat This, Not That!