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5 Things to Love

Homegrown Specialty Grocery Stores

By Stett Holbrook


WITH quarterly revenue at $1.3 billion and $51 million in profits, Whole Foods may well take over the world. But in the meantime, check out some these good local specialty grocers.

Andronico's 690 Los Altos Rancho Center, Los Altos. 650.948.6648.

Cosentino's Several locations including 2666 S. Bascom Ave, San Jose. 408.377.6661.

Draeger's Several locations including 1010 University Ave, Menlo Park. 650.324.7700.

Gene's Quito Market 18850 Cox Ave, Saratoga. 408.374.2103.

Zanotto's Market 38 S. Second St, San Jose. 408.977.1333.


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