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| - This place is outstanding. As others here have mentioned, I'm surprised that more people aren't talking about this place on Yelp.
I love that Market Outlet offers discounts on perfectly good food that would otherwise have gone to waste. Shopping here is a winning situation for everyone involved, and at very little risk to the consumer. Of course be aware about the expiration dates on some of the goods inside, but remember that most things are super safe to consume well beyond the date posted. Things like crackers and cereal may not be as tasty if they've been out for a while, but the canned goods are almost definitely a go. Just use common sense.
The produce outside is also amazing, and I love it probably equally as much as the interior. In the summer, $1 cartons of strawberries (or a box for $6, if you plan to make ten strawberry pies) and blueberries are almost impossible to pass up. I tend to buy a lot of tomatoes, zucchini, and whatever other veggies and fruits happen to be offered that week. I've always wanted to buy one of their bucketful of peppers for $3, but never have had the space in my backpack, since I do my grocery shopping by bike. It's probably for the best - otherwise I'd end up with way more fresh vegetables than I can handle, even though I'd hardly have a dent made in my wallet. As with any produce, be sure to check berries for mold and vegetables for anything else suspicious, but I've never had more problems here than at Giant Eagle. I'd say their shelf-life is a tad shorter, but not by far.
My only complaint is that it is only open 8-5 M-Sat (7-5 on Sun), which means I can't stop by after work on weekdays for groceries, but I will always stop here on my weekend Strip trips.
I would highly encourage everyone to shop here. It's better for your wallet, for your health (since it encourages you to buy more fresh veggies and fruits), and for helping eliminate the incredible amount of food waste that occurs in this country.
Here is an article written a while ago about Market Outlet's first opening, and it seems pretty accurate to how the store is now: http://articles.earthlingshandbook.org/2009/09/28/new-discount-grocery-store-in-pittsburgh/
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