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That is my motto for shopping anywhere you find surprisingly cheap food and Produce Place (where I found a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables today) is one such place.
A discriminating shopper knows to give everything a gentle squeeze before inviting it into the cart. You are looking for firmness. But soft ain't bad, so long as you can fix it into something soon. As such, I appreciate that Produce Place has a rack, albeit small, for buying "seconds," especially considering that places like Whole Foods chuck out cartloads of perfectly good items as routinely as Hollywood does actresses who turn 30.
I wouldn't feign to guess the business model of Produce Place, or why they can price food (including deli meats and cheeses) lower than nearby competitors do, but if the selection is always changing as a result, then I, for one, would not object.
This store is cozy, tidy, and clean. They fit a wide range of items into a small space, including some of the "fancy stuff" at affordable prices, and they focus on the fresh stuff - not prepared or imitation food. I could do a complete shop here. Next up: trying the baked goods or spices on for size.
Lastly, the staff happened to be very friendly and nice when I went there. The place is one of three locations owned by a local band of brothers. The whole experience is a refreshing detour from every soul-crushing Big Box Mart. Buy local, people! And Produce Place: keep it up with the organic and local foods, too.
If this review sounds like a paid promotion: sorry, it's not. Though I might consider an offer...of one of those 5-pound bags of frozen fruit. Yes.
For those confused about the "Sun Plum" reviews, here is the explanation:
http://s.cleveland.com/2pnDB2Y
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