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| - We don't have grocery stores like this in LA. I used to think Whole Foods was the most upscale grocery store out there. Then I moved to North Scottsdale and discovered AJ's. As it says on their cups, "it's more than a market." AJ's is like your well-dressed, better-looking friend who always seems to have the best of everything. Yes, it's pretentious. Yes, it's expensive. But man is it amazing.
Great produce, nice selection of unique beer and wine, delicious meats. My mom keeps buying this Santa Maria steak seasoning that is perhaps one of the most fantastic things ever created. It costs something ridiculous, but makes steaks so much better.
What I really enjoy about AJ's is going there for lunch. The outdoor grill offers burgers, chicken sandwiches, and hot dogs. I typically get the bratwurst and some corn on the cob. Sometimes I venture inside for a tuna salad or turkey sandwich. Both options are fantastic. My meal always comes out to less than $10 (including my iced tea refill). AJ's serves China Mist tea, which is surely delicious. If you purchase one of their refillable cups it only costs 75 cents for a refill.
We used to go to this location two to three times a week, until we figured out that the Lone Mountain/North Scottsdale location is closer to our house (less stoplights).
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