I moved to the North Burnaby area about 6 months ago and went to the local Safeway to do all of my grocery shopping. After getting into a car accident which totalled my car, I spent some time sans wheels and found some great shops just outside my front door. In the space between the 4000 and 4500 blocks you can find 2 seafood shops, about 4 Italian delis, 2 bakeries, and the best and cheapest produce store around.
I love doing my shopping for dinner by cruising a few blocks and picking up what is fresh in the shops - it has a very European feel and you save A LOT by skipping the big markets. Another bonus is that is not as tedious as trudging up and down big supermarket aisles. There are some great finds in these specialty stores: entire racks of pasta, including black and pink fettuccine, sourdough rye and fibre bread, exotic fruits, and deliciously fresh mussels and clams. It's fun to discover little gems and experiment with them at home.
I came across an article on these shops in Vancouver Magazine as well http://www.vanmag.com/Restaurants/North_Burnaby_s_Best_Food_Shops
It's nice to see that North Burnaby is getting recognition for some of the things that make it a great place to live.
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Hi Alex!!!
ReplyDeleteReading this is perfect timing. We are looking to buy in the Burnaby area and was feeling a little blue at the thought of leaving behind my one stop shopping on fourth ave in Kits! Thanks for reminding me of all that Hastings has to offer!! I will definitely go check out your suggestions!!
Alison