Mass Market News

Get ready to hit the aisle. Lauren Cusimano We assume if you’re reading an article from Phoenix New Times , you’re into keeping it local — and that includes grocery stores. Whether you’ve just moved here, or if you’ve just starting to grocery shop for yourself, you should know there are definitely some local options. Aside from the amazing Mexican markets and shops , various international food stores , and impressive farmers markets in our expansive city, here’s a breakdown of the Arizona and Phoenix area-based grocery chains. Fine foods and fine liquor at AJ’s. Lauren Cusimano Overseen by Bashas’ Inc., AJ’s Fine Foods is a more upscale, condensed local grocery chain with locations throughout metropolitan Phoenix (and one in Tucson). Around since 1985 and once known as Bayless Markets, AJ’s offers specialty and gourmet options under sections of the store titled bistro, boulangerie, butcher’s corner, fromagerie, seafood grotto, and wine cellar. Shoppers find in-store meal options like a salad bar, Cucina Italiana, AJ’s Patio BBQ, and AJ’s Sushi Bar. Other features include a floral and gift section, catering options, and seasonal and holidays specials. The organized produce section at Basha’s. Lauren Cusimano A family-owned local grocery chain first founded in 1932 in Goodyear, hence the slogan “Your Arizona hometown grocer.” Basha’s is a full-service grocery store, usually found in strip malls across Arizona, as well as one store in Crownpoint, New Mexico. In-store brands include the Bashas’ brand (of course), Food Club, Full Circle, Valu Time, Dos Ranchitos, and more. Other features range from Cub House Childcare, an onsite pharmacy, and a Starbucks. Bashas’ Inc. also oversees AJ’s Fine Foods and Food City. View the Bashas’ weekly ad . Food City dates back to 1962. Lauren Cusimano Food City is another neighborhood supermarket offering more Hispanic and global food selections. Unrelated to the national chain of Food City grocery stores, Food City dates back to 1962, and has been under the Bashas’ umbrella since 1993 (and was formerly known as Southwest Supermarkets). The community-focused grocery features a low-price format, and offers imported food and drink brands as well […]

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