What can I say??? I love this place!
I go here as often as my checking account lets me, which seems to be more and more...oops! No wait, I mean less and less...? Oh yeah, now I remember!...I go here as often as my CREDIT CARD allows me which seems to be more and more...(haha) anyway---the price of their produce surprisingly not as expensive as you might think. A lot of it is right in line with Safeway's non sale produce. AJ's does have weekly sales, so keep your eyes out for their fliers, or just go on line and check them out.
Their meat is awesome...all of it...any of it. Some of the freshest seafood you can buy, but quite pricey. If you're not the best BBQ-er or the best chef, buying this quality of meat is a must if you want good steak. However, if your culinary skills are above average (like mine, toot-toot), then you can get away with Fry's Market aged beef.
This quaint store even offers kitchen gadgets and colorful kitchenware, candles, cards, wrapping paper, gift bags, etc!!! Not to mention their great wine selection and don't forget their specialty aisles and hard to come by sauces and marinades (try the soy vay line).
Last but a must (guys take note), their floral section is by far the best of all the food chains. They have unbelievable plants, but expect to pay a pretty penny for them. You can get little floral bundles at a reasonable price and they are more personal than the bigger grocery chains.
I've heard many good things about their Thanksgiving meals and their catering. You know---got the in-laws coming to town? Buy it from AJ's and say you've been slaving all day, they'll be impressed. I refuse to try the sushi here or anywhere else for that matter unless I'm eating it at a top Resort (see Ritz Carlton review) so I can't comment on that, other than their little sushi/bar (you can drink beer and sake!!!) area is tidy and cozy.
If I ever become a millionaire someday I will shop here 365 days out of the year for my groceries and everything else in between...until then, I'll just be a once a week gal.