Supermarkets Have Changed

You only have to go visit the new Whole Foods Market in Del Mar to see how supermarkets have changed. We used to think that when a supermarket included a wonderful prepared food section, or fresh hot soups, or hand carved sandwiches, that we had a SUPER market. Whole Foods has really raised the bar. To me, going to Whole Foods is like a kid in a candy store. Today I was not shopping, just looking, yet I still came home with a bag of groceries. Not just one kind of trail mix, but bins with at least 6 different varieties. Granola, same thing. An olive bar, a section of prepared fish spreads (delicious), and a produce section with much of the items coming from local farms. Cone shaped cabbage, every variety of the new superfood, kale, and many different varieties of swiss chard. Beautiful plastic cups filled with fruit, including one with fresh coconut. Their desserts and bread are baked in house. They are beautiful and delicious. They have a pizza oven, fresh made sandwiches, salad bar, hot foods to take home, and a huge selection of prepared foods. They also have a coffee bar, a gelato bar (12 different flavors) and a wine and beer bar. The latter really surprised me. The beer bar offers appetizers like sushi to go with your adult drink. I think they're trying to get a happy hour crowd. They also have lots of seating for in store eating. Leather booths inside, big patio outside. Do your shopping in the morning, stay for lunch. If the prices weren't so high I would shop at Whole Foods all the time. It's a feel good store, but you don't feel good when you get the bill at the end of your shopping trip. I shop there for specialty items, sale items, and things I can't get anywhere else. It's a great experience.