A Different Experience

Who ever thought that grocery shopping would be any different in the North vs. the South? Au contraire, mon ami! It was a totally different experience and a little overwhelming at that! The Giant Eagle is the only grocery store in the area (other than an Aldi or Save-More) and they've created a high end store called "The Marketplace." It's 150,000 square feet of pure heaven! They've got a children's learning center, pharmacy, dry cleaning, onsite nutritionist, restaurant, cooking classes, supreme bakery, oil & vinegar bar, they even grow their own lettuce - in. the. store. There's just too much to list! But my personal favorite is the sweets shop (including some amazing homemade gelato - the tiramisu gelato is to die for and the real reason I've recently joined the gym!!) The store is insane and awesome....until you realize you forgot the bread once you're at the other end of the store!

(Photo from FoodBurgh.com: Check out their blog when the store first opened to get the full scoop and to see more pics of this GIANT grocery store! http://www.foodburgh.com/2009/11/settlers-ridge-reception/)