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| - Ohhhhhh Reid's market; you make a girl happy. Picture Dean and Deluca market minus the SouthPark stiletto crowd and add a pinch of neighborhood charm.
I recently discovered Nye's Cream sandwiches at a favorite market in Beaufort, SC; a charming brand pairing fresh baked cookies and homemade ice cream into little handcrafted sandwiches in seasonal flavors like Blackberry Cobbler and Key Lime Pie. Needless to say, Reid's scored huge points with me when I spotted Nye's on my first trip in. If they know Nye's...you can feel confident they know "the good stuff". Nye's is just one example of both local and "wish they were local" treats that line the shelves of this super organized and uber friendly market.
If you're having friends over for a dinner party and are rushed for time, Reid's is a one stop shop for treats that will impress with a satisfying display of cheese, wine, pasta, locally grown produce and gorgeous meats.
Reid's just made my Christmas list as THE SPOT to craft a gift of gourmet goods. Like all good specialty food stores, they have those dangerous little sample bowls lying around. (Don't pass up Dolcetto chocolate wafer rolls...yes, I took a box home).
Hands down THE BEST BURGER in Charlotte. Additionally, I highly recommend jumbo shrimp from their deli case (as for a cup of their homemade horseradish cocktail sauce for dipping). And last but not least, Speidies chicken salad is one of their best sellers; one of those rare food experiences that solidifies why it is you live in the South;) You'll never make your own chicken salad again....there's no point.
I haven't taken advantage of the wine bar, but it's on my list along with a cooking class. Myer's Park moms beware: Uptown foodies are moving in on you;) If you have the luxury of daytime shopping you will avoid the parking nightmare that IS Selwyn Corners shopping center.
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