Columbia Mercantile 1855

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"Owner Teresa Torbett, who calls herself the “Petticoat Proprietress,” moved home in 2018 to reopen Columbia’s only grocery store with retro-modern goods that would be familiar to eaters spanning the last 160+ years. Torbett’s “historic provisioning” means organic hominy, 1849 tri-tip marinade, Calaveras County wines, and Straus milk alongside sourdough, blueberry pie, and veggies from nearby Blue Oak Farms. It all makes for excellent picnic supplies when heading out for a day at Yosemite or for a weekend of camping. Don’t forget to ask about ice." - Christina Mueller