A new Trader Joe’s site is opening its doors on the Upper East Aspect.

Positioned at East 59th Road & First Ave., this is the initially locale on the Upper East Facet. It is also the ninth Trader Joe’s location in Manhattan and the twelfth in New York City.

The shop will formally open up on Thursday, Dec. 2 at 8 a.m. just after a ribbon-chopping ceremony. Shop Captain Brian Lamothe will be onsite with the Trader Joe’s workers to welcome clients to the retailer.

The 20,000 sq. foot shop is housed inside the Bridgemarket developing. The retail outlet options initial vaulted and tiled ceilings, intended by Spanish engineer and builder Rafael Guastavino, as properly as new murals that pay tribute to other location landmarks.

All around 99% of the employees at this new Trader Joe’s location are New York Town locals, with applications continuing to be approved on the web at traderjoes.com/professions. In addition, the shop will donate all products that go unsold—but continue to be suit to be enjoyed—to a assortment of non-income, local community-based mostly businesses, seven times a 7 days, as a result of the company’s longstanding Community Shares Application.

The retail store is positioned at 405 E. 59th St. and will be open each day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.