Robin O.
Yelp
The Fresh Market beats all for gourmet to go. Between the deli and the hot food area, as well as the prepacked sushi, wrap sandwiches, soups, and salads all ready to eat, they cover all the bases. I like the salads and wraps as an alternative to fast food on those nights I've chauffeured the children from one activity to the next, and didn't plan for dinner.
The grocery portion of the store has improved over the past few years, to include a good deal more organic produce (THANK YOU), dairy, and eggs. The frozen foods leave a lot to be desired, because the section is small, but then again, it is The Fresh market, not Frozen market. Prices on staple foods are competitive, but then you throw in a $5 loaf of fresh bread and $20 of kebabs to cook later in the week, plus those precious purple heirloom tomatoes, and you're $40 over budget in 5 minutes.
Gourmet sodas, flavored waters, and an artisinal beer selection also help fill the cart. I am hooked on the cold-pressed juices and Hint waters.
Don't forget the movies! Before you head to the movies, come check out the selection of snack foods, and grab as little or as much as you like of things like jelly beans, malted milk balls, smoked almonds, flash-fried veggie chips, and chocolate-covered espresso beans. The location is huge and parking is *just* enough when things get busy i.e. Christmastime.
Also a reliably "pretty clean" public restroom!