Most of you regulars would know our cashier Nushee. She’s been a part of the Village Grocer family for 27 years, as long as we’ve been in business! This morning I took note of her Village Grocer shirt; it was pink, wearing a bit thin, and a bit frayed around the edges. Most of you
Read MoreThis is about the time of year that my wife tells me that I have way too much stuff outside. I invariably remind her that you can’t do business from an empty display; you need lots of stuff, and a variety! So help me out folks, it’s all priced to sell!
Read MoreHi folks, I just returned from my early morning Produce Terminal Shop, and I have a couple of exciting things to tell you. The first is an item called a RED APRICOT, which has the texture and size of a large Apricot, and the juiciness and sweetness of a nice ripe PLUM. If you’re an
Read MoreHi folks! You will notice that some heavy work is happening on the North side of 16th Avenue between Kennedy Road and Warden. I don’t recall if it’s a water main or the sewer, but they are busy rectifying a failure of the system. The construction on 16th Avenue will soon be situated on the
Read MoreThis weekend, Cathy and I, and everyone who has become a part of the Village Grocer family helped us in celebrating one year in our new location, as well as 27 successful years of business in Unionville. The event was a huge success; we had a live band, a BBQ to support Hockey with Heart,
Read MoreThis weekend we are celebrating one full year in our new quarters … but really, it’s more than that. We are commemorating the culmination of 27 years of the love of food, and the adventure of food. That’s why, this Saturday (July 28th), we are having an ‘open house’ anniversary event at the Village Grocer! Come on
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