The much-anticipated Whole Foods Market on The Alameda in San Jose created quite a buzz last month with the announcement of its Dec. 9 grand opening date. Some highlights from the news release included: First store in California to have an on-site brewery and taproom and only the second store in the company with an on-site brewery Two-story, 5,600 square-foot brewery building to also house a coffee and fresh juice venue along with a restaurant-style menu Like many San Jose residents, I have been keeping track of the store's status ever since plans were first announced for the site in 2005.