Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Foodies Rejoice!

Foodies Rejoice! The all-new huge spacious Healthy Living Market on Dorset Street in Burlington, Vermont is now open and welcoming all in a fantastic space. From the well-organized local produce section to the hot deli, artisan bread, soup, sandwich and panini pressers panel to pastry purgatory, I confess I am enamored by this new store. What can be more comforting than a PB and Choc panini? (peanut butter and chocolate-a perfect match)

The cheese department is all-new too and its size reflects the knowledge and experience of its cheesemonger, Lydia, who is committed to cut-to-order should the customer desire but also offers on-the-fly purchases as well. Her new selection is perhaps the largest in Burlington and definitely on par with well-known shops in New York City and Boston.......

What is 'cut-to-order?' This is when a customer does not know which cheese to buy or what it tastes like. Although curious, he/she does not venture to ask......Then comes 'cut to order.' The customer should ask for a taste or several tastes and then can better decide which he/she prefers to buy. A relationship develops between the seller and the buyer and true customer service is actually, had. I recommend to all lovers of cheese to relinquish your shyness and ASK for a cut of cheese. After all, you are the customer and cheesemongers want you to buy what you will enjoy. As for Lydia, she and her experienced staff are excited to show you what's available!