Whole Foods Market

Great food to meet all your needs!

My parents grew up in the Marina and they have been linked to here for years. You walk in the front door and you just get enveloped in the smell of the Italian food waiting inside. They have the best deli meats and cheeses and be sure to pick up some raviolis to take home. Mozzarella is shipped in fresh from Italy twice a week as well. This place just reminds me why I like being Italian.

This place is a vegetarian's dream grocery store, with a focus on natural and organic goods and a gargantuan selection of fruits, vegetables and vegan products. But carnivores won't feel neglected, as stores also boast a vast selection of top-quality meats, poultry and fish. Also expect fresh-baked goods, house ware, a floral department and a well-stocked vitamin and personal-product section. Deli offers hot and cold prepared foods and artisanal cheeses.

If you've never considered Whole Foods for lunch or dinner, give it a shot. There are multiple salad bars, some taco bars, a Japanese area with sushi, an Italian section, and even a counter with Mexican food. Even the pickiest of eaters will find something. Right next to the cafeteria is a wall full of drinks, with everything from water to exotic sodas.

I made my way to the Japanese area and ordered the salmon teriyaki bowl with brown rice and vegetables. Not a very daring selection, but it ended up being a good choice. While the salmon was dry, there was enough teriyaki sauce to help it out and the brown rice was cooked well. What made the bowl stand out, however, were the vegetables - predominantly a variety of peppers and bok choy.

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