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| - This location is a MARKET DISTRICT!!
Since I have moved to Pittsburgh I have done everything to avoid shopping at Giant Eagle. Not too convenient to live in a city with a only one grocery store chain, especially one that you think sucks!
As a result I have done the majority of my shopping at Trader Joes, East End Food Coop, and Target. Yes, I have bought eggs and broccoli at Target. That will tell you how much I don't like shopping at Giant Eagle.
But this Market District thang is so different. I knew about the one in Robinson (and almost lived right near it. In fact, having that Market District out there was one of the things that made the prospect of living in the 'burbs tolerable.) But the Shadyside one - caught me by pleasant surprise.
The first thing I notice when I walk into a store is what it looks like, and can I see where I am going. The Giant Eagles I have been in (even the new one in the Waterfront) all seem so dark and have either a tidy prison-like grimness (Waterfront) or a disheveled prison-like grimness (Squirrel Hill). It is in and out, get what you need, and try to get to depressed or angry by the experience.
Market District is cute though! We could date! Plenty of gourmet offerings. Great service, mainly.
Had a liiiiiiiitle problem getting served by a rude deli clerk -- the sole person in the universe on whom, apparently, my super power of invisibility works. Complained to the managers. They took care of it and comped me my purchase on top of it! They walked me to the aisle where the other items I was looking for were located. They gave me a foot massage in the break room. (Okay, not really on that one!)
I was in quite a hurry when I stopped in so I didn't have full opportunity to explore. But I shall be back! To me it's worth the extra 10 minute drive to enjoy my shopping time.
P.S. - They have covered parking :)
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