I have been waiting for months for Festival to open, and it did not disappoint! It was a little crowded, but that's to be expected the day after it opens. They had samples all over the store of different foods, which is always appreciated.
Wine and hot food - The wine selection was great (they even have a wall for 'the best wines under ten dollars', which I think was a great idea), and the hot food section was mouth-watering. MUCH better than the Hyvee food that looks like it has been sitting under a lamp all day.
Seafood quality - The seafood section was the most impressive. We got a half pound of HUGE scallops for about eight dollars, and they were great.
Hard to find - I've been buying apricot juice on Amazon because none of the stores around here sell it, but I found it at Festival.
Overall, I could not be happier to have such a fantastic grocery store open across the street from me.