We weren't even all the way in the door at the new family owned grocery store before one of the workers greeted us. Dad pumped him for information about who built the store, how it was stocked, what made them stand out from the chain stores, while I picked up huge avocados, tiny pears, and arugula from a bulk bin.
The same worker met us on the other side of the store while we were browsing the cheese section. I asked if they had any prepared pizza dough. He didn't know, but he'd find out.
"We don't carry pizza dough yet, but we might later," was his answer. "But I'd like to introduce you to Erik. He's our executive chef."
Erik was more than happy to fix up some pizza dough for me on the spot and bring it out to me while I was shopping.
We met the same worker at the end as we pulled our cart up to check out. Dad did what I should have done in the first place--asked his name.
Larry.
The new store, Chuck's Produce and Street Market, will be a fun place to shop, especially for hard to find items like passion fruit and good Gouda. But what's taking me back there is the warm welcome I received from Larry and the terrific customer service from Erik.
By the way, the pizza was delicious. Y'all should have stopped by.
The same worker met us on the other side of the store while we were browsing the cheese section. I asked if they had any prepared pizza dough. He didn't know, but he'd find out.
"We don't carry pizza dough yet, but we might later," was his answer. "But I'd like to introduce you to Erik. He's our executive chef."
Erik was more than happy to fix up some pizza dough for me on the spot and bring it out to me while I was shopping.
We met the same worker at the end as we pulled our cart up to check out. Dad did what I should have done in the first place--asked his name.
Larry.
The new store, Chuck's Produce and Street Market, will be a fun place to shop, especially for hard to find items like passion fruit and good Gouda. But what's taking me back there is the warm welcome I received from Larry and the terrific customer service from Erik.
By the way, the pizza was delicious. Y'all should have stopped by.
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