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| - This is a rather new Eastern European market that popped up in the a Trader Joe's shopping center. Until now, Jones market was my to go spot.
Here are the good points- they do have fresh baked bread, prepared food and bakery goods, and house made sausage, (very reasonably priced). Their biggest plus, however, is service. The owner is incredibly friendly and accommodating, he goes out of his way by offering you samples, chatting, explaining food. I am Russian and interacted with him in Russian and didn't need any explanations, but he engaged my English only speaking spouse, called him by name and chatted him up. Such a nice change from the rays of sunshine behind the deli counter at the Jones market.
The opportunity- selection of product is very modest. If you are looking for a one stop shop Eastern European market, this isn't it. But I love the fact that's it's in TJ's parking lot and service is amazing.
Word of warning, having read other reviews- this isn't by any means a restaurant. Come here to grab some pre-made Russian and German foods or a few familiar staples like holodez, pelmeni or buckwheat (for my Russian peeps), but this isn't a "I'll take combo #5" place.
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