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| - Every time I drove by this store with my brother I mused upon the social issues faced in a FOOD CITY.
Do you suppose they have problems with segregation/integration? You know, the tomatoes CLAIM that the bagels could have moved into the produce department if they had CHOSEN to; they just CHOSE to occupy shelf space in the bakery department because they LIKED being with their own kind? Doesn't a bathroom cleaning product have the same rights to locate itself in a freezer case as a gelato does if that's what its little heart desires? Do the canned yams believe that there is nothing wrong with the candy in the bulk food section, they just wouldn't want THEIR daughter to marry one? I almost wanted to stick a carrot in the dairy section just to make the point. NO MORE SEPARATE BUT EQUAL around here. Nope, we're a modern day non-bigotted "everybody deserves a fair shot around here" kind of grocery store.
Well, I finally had the occasion to stop in here over the the weekend I was visiting Phoenix and was surprised to discover it catered to a mainly Hispanic customer base. Being from Bakersfield, California, this made me feel at home at once! There was mariachi music playing over the PA system, and there were spanish language entertainment magazines by the checkout.
I stopped in because a friend texted me to pick up a bottle of Pinot Grigio for her. Now, I know that those of you who shop here regularly are probably still rolling on the floor laughing, but remember - I'm from out of state and didn't know any better. When I discovered their tiny wine section, and that it was mostly Carlo Rossi & Gallo wine, I was momentarily downcast. But there, on the very top shelf, were a few varietals by a decent Australian Wine Cellar and - Lo and behold - one lonely Pinot Grigio. Ta - da! Cue cherubs descending Earthward blowing trumpets in celebration. And to make it even more exciting IT WAS ON SALE! Yes, normally priced at $7.99 a bottle, they were on sale for $5.99 each. I decided to bring her two bottles just to celebrate.
The checker was very friendly and spoke English with only a minimal accent so bonus there, too. The final kicker was when I gave my friend the receipt she discovered they'd only charged me $4.99 per bottle. Woohoo!
The store was very clean and I did notice they had an excellent selection of Hispanic themed items so if you're looking for that sort of thing, this place might be for you!
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