I was in Florida last winter in Boca Raton. They have store there called "Fresh Market". It was fabulous. They had a huge variety of what I call "one person meals" and quick "grab a meal and go" stuff. A big variety of specialty breads, mustards, jams, vinegars and nice desserts. Sort of like Lunds or Byerlys delis and some Wedgy type of goods.
There was a great urban store in San Franciso too. I could stop by and pick up dinner on my way home from work. It was right on the walk home. These were great little stores. Of course in Florida and California, you can buy your wine in the grocery store. Loved that aspect. At any rate, I hope we get creative here and remember who our downtown residents are. They are professional people with busy lives and very urban, or they are commuters who just want to pick stuff up on the way home from work. They aren't going to carry 16 bags of groceries with them on the bus. This area doesn't need a Cub or Rainbow. That sort of store wouldn't work there. The last thing downtown needs is the same thing they have everywhere else. Remember, the Great Northern Market did very well in downtown for many years. Barb Lickness Whittier - working downtown ===== "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Web Hosting - Let the expert host your site http://webhosting.yahoo.com _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
