This is what I'd call a hybrid review because I'm reviewing the grocery as a whole and at the same time reviewing Gaby St Jules one of their vendors.
I had a lunch date so I had to return here to get a look at the whole place. They have a deli area where I got to sample a piece of pastrami. I learned that this is part of the grocery and they cure their own meats here.They also have a hot prepared foods area where you can buy your lunch and take it with you. In the back their is a wine bar which is definitely on my return to do list. It stocks a vast array of wines and looks cozy and inviting. They are plenty of dry goods for shopping as well.
Gaby St Jules is in the entrance immediately on your left. It is a stand alone pop up store of the main one located in Squirrel Hill. They have a very limited selection here of their main shop but I was told that if I call that store with something I want in particular then they would have it sent to me.
Here they had an assortment of macaroons, French bread loaves, and 3 large pastries. One is an almond croissant, another was a French bread and the third was a regular croissant. These averaged about $3.00 for a nice size dessert. The macaroons sell for $2.20 each and I was told to refrigerate as soon as possible to avoid them getting hard. I purchased their almond macaroon along with a few sugarplum ones. I wasn't too crazy about the almond macaroon but did enjoy the sugarplum. They had a small dessert called canele which was reasonably priced. The crust was caramelized while the inside consisted of rum and vanilla for flavoring. I bought it since it was small but wasn't over-thrilled with it.
If I were rating Gaby alone I would only give it 3 stars because I have tasted better macaroons and pastry elsewhere. However, the market as a whole is well laid out and makes a great opportunity for a grab and go or just if you need something to take home with you. It is located on Market Square next to a camera shop as you head towards Fifth Ave.
I definitely plan to return here to check out the wine bar and its offerings.