The neighborhoods around the Warner/McClintock Basha's waited, that's WAITED patiently as we were anticipating the reopening of the new and improved (although I never heard ONE PERSON complain about the dated) Bashas.
My husband and I attended the grand opening free breakfast and loved the ambience of the PEOPLE who staff 'our' local store.
I cannot explain the disappointment easily. Although I understand that the store is basically the same size, it feels sterile and average. The ceilings are warehouse-y and vibrate the overhead speakers; the floor is made up of large gray tiles that suck the energy out of the spaces; the walls are painted with two different GREENS and neither is decorated...seems bare and underwhelming; the 'cafe' is lovely!!; it feels like you have to walk more to find what you want. The produce dept always needed a little improvement and we were told there is a new buyer...THANK YOU!
Overall, I'm glad they are open, maybe I'll get used to it...it feels sad and stark, not warm and welcoming...surfaces are squarish and hard. I don't know who convinced the Basha's family to go with this design, but try to get your money back.
Always loyal, but not always satisfied!