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Came by to use up the rest of my CSM gift card since the market is set to close this Saturday at 5p. Everything in the store, besides what were offered in the deli and fresh-prepared, were 25% off. Already, the store looked like it was running on fumes-- 1/3 to 1/2 of the shelves stocked, and not much food in the deli cases, and almost-barren pastry case. Produce aisle was almost empty. There were still a few bottles of AZ wine left. If I hadn't made it a point to only drink organic and/or sustainable wines a few months ago, I'd have walked out with a few bottles...
For sustenance, I ordered a bit of the pasta, quinoa, and sweet potato salads, and I enjoyed it very much! Loved the lemon-herb vinaigrette used in the quinoa salad. The pasta was perfect in texture and bite, and not too greasy. The sweet potatoes were terrific! Not mushy or too sweet. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/o9ncq8xQo_hd427lMsQQZw?select=Z7R54ZSL8VU0YtBHDD5LFQ#Z7R54ZSL8VU0YtBHDD5LFQ Since I was trying to use up my gift card, I decided to order two sandwiches to try a few bites out of and then box the rest up for leftovers. LOVED the Smoke Shop (?) bacon used-- very meaty, and not too much fat gristle to trim! Delicious! I also enjoyed the aioli very, very much. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/o9ncq8xQo_hd427lMsQQZw?select=mFz_yas6nZ2eyApYuZBCzA#mFz_yas6nZ2eyApYuZBCzA The toasted multi-grain bread had great crunch factor. :)) The "Friggin' chicken" sandwich was very good, as well. Very spicy due to the jalapenos, but the sweetness of the mango chutney, together with the cheese, helped cut the spice down. Really, really liked the bun! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/o9ncq8xQo_hd427lMsQQZw?select=ixW9ez-QJfjgcqqM0bDeIQ#ixW9ez-QJfjgcqqM0bDeIQ However, the a la carte pricing was a bit too steep. However, knowing everything is local and sometimes organic kind of helps...
While the grocery/wine bar is closing, the Wednesday night and Saturday morning markets will still go on. Tonight's crowd outdoors was a bit saddening, though. Perhaps the sudden thunder and lightning storm that just dissipated a few minutes before I parked had something to do with the lack of activity, but it almost seemed like those present were there for a funeral...
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Added 5/11/12:
Since I've tried and loved goats' milk ice cream and cheese, I decided to take a chance and purchased two Black Mesa Ranch (Snowflake, AZ; 928-536-7759) products, Goats Milk Caramel Fudge Sauce and Goats Milk Caramel Sauce, at $9.50 a piece (minus 25% closing-shop discount). I may use these items as dips and ice cream toppings, and however else they may inspire me! ;) I'm having some of the caramel sauce with banana as part of my breakfast (whole wheat pan de sal, a slice of Breadsmith sesame seed-encrusted rustic Italian bread, organic banana, Maranatha organic crunchy and roasted almond butter, and organic coffee!), and I had to take this time to write about how wonderfully delicious it is. I first notice the exquisite caramel flavor and the buttery-silk texture, and the scent of goats' milk is in the background. I'd say that, unless you truly abhor the taste/scent of goats' milk, novices and lovers of goats' milk products will enjoy this caramel offering! I've yet to try the caramel fudge sauce, but as soon as I do, I will definitely add to this review.
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