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This morning Jason and I followed the ducks (seriously) to the Grand Opening of Fresh & Easy.  A mere block and a half from our home, this new grocery store is a much needed refreshment in our slightly decaying neighborhood.

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There was quite a turnout for the event, where they presented a check for $1,000 to Napa LAPS (Loving Animals Providing Smiles).  Several Fidos turned out for the event as well.

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After Councilman Jim Krider officially opened the store, there was a bit of rush to get inside.  And let me tell you, some rude behavior.  A woman full on hit me in the stomach with a cart.  And never acknowledged it.  Inside the store things are clean and bright and oh-so reasonably priced.  I was surprised at the size of most items (small) and the amount of prepared food they sell.

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They also sell some items that I didn’t know existed, such as the make-it-yourself Jamba Juice.  Apparently you just add apple juice.

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I’m glad I attended the event, just because I can say I was there (and probably one of the first to check-in on Facebook).  But honestly, it was just a reminder of how stupid people are.  There were at least two dozen people who decided that the grand opening was the perfect time to grab a cart and do their full-on weekly grocery shopping.  The store is just not that big, although I will say that I was very happy with most of the stuff inside.

Final review?  I give it a big thumbs up for improving our community (anything was better than the building there before), a small thumbs down for being too small, and a major thumbs up for having lots of produce and yummy looking food.  When things die down a bit, I’ll be back to do some actual shopping.