Emily M.
Yelp
Where have I been? I've passed Dorignac's too many times to even count and yet I find myself going inside the premises for the FIRST time this last week Saturday, what is wrong with me?
The following can be read as the thoughts that went through my head during my experience.
"Be careful entering this parking lot Emily, you've heard it can be kinda dangerous for some reason so let's drive through slowly. [Finds parking spot/Enters Dorignac's.]
Oh this is nice, where is the wine. OMG. Is that the liquor section? Holyyyyyyyyyy. Whoa, look at all that craft beer. I definitely have to throw a party and come here to stock up. Oh what's this? Louisiana wine? I didn't even know this existed, interesting...focus, focus we want wine today. Wow, there's a vendor sample on almost every aisle here, must be a Saturday thing. Sauvignon blanc, sauvignon blanc....holy smokes there appears to be an ENTIRE aisle dedicated to just this varietal. Where have I been? Why have I never come here before. Let me text my friend my disbelief."
[Decides to explore store to compare prices and make this a regular Saturday after work visit.]
"Look at the deli, oh my gosh they have cheese samples today! Applewood smoked cheddar? Yes please! Nice selection they have here, I'll have to come back and buy meats and specialty cheeses here too. What else, what else....nice butcher/meat section...oh they have paper towels on dispensers in case you get meat juice on your hands, nice touch!
Let's go look at produce. Nice, everything is equal to if not just .50 cents more than Rouse's. Ok, ok, this is doable...yes...oh what's this? Fresh baked breads? Where's the day old French? Hmm, St. Joseph's Day bread, this could work for tonight's cheese plate, I'll get this, it's only .86 cents."
[Boyfriend calls in which I rave to him how I came in for one item but likely leaving with 10 items. Proceeds to checkout.]
"Paper or plastic? I can't remember the last time they asked me that. Oh look at these little checkout lanes, this reminds me of the small grocery store my mom used to take me to as a child. They're playing on my nostalgia. Nice, no wonder this family-owned business is still in business, the care to detail and service. You don't get that very much anymore. Definitley coming back to do more shopping. Gotta support a business like this so quality and care can continue and thrive."