I first discovered Fresh Market when I lived in Orlando and was excited to find that there were a couple in Charlotte. They're actually a chain, but they have the look and feel of a locally owned and operated food/veggie market. You walk in and it's got that local feel to it. The lights aren't super bright, so you don't feel like you're in a warehouse. It's actually very calming and brings a smile to my face. \n\nI like shopping for fresh fruits and vegetables here because the prices are comparable to those at Harris Teeter so I don't feel like I'm being ripped off by shopping at a \"specialty\" store. They also have many organic and natural options available. \n\nBrowsing the aisles, I find items that I don't normally find in regular grocery stores and, finding something new and/or unusual inspires me to cook something different for dinner. After I've decided what to cook, I can wander over to the wine section and pick out something that pairs up with my food choices. \n\nThey also have a huge variety of freshmade breads, soups, salads, cheeses, meats, coffee beans, and even flowers. I go in for a few vegetables and end up walking out with a complete dinner with bread and wine accompaniments...and a bouquet of flowers for the table!
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