Associated Fresh of Park Slope — Local services in New York

While out on my morning walk in search of somewhere to eat breakfast in the lovely Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, I visited Associated with hopes of purchasing toothpaste. However, little did I know that I would end up purchasing other items rather than toothpaste.

The atmosphere felt very peaceful at this little neighborhood supermarket. Along with its peaceful atmosphere, the supermarket is very clean, the shelves very organized, and the aisles had plenty of maneuvering space in-between them.

Since I had just completed a workout, I looked for something to replenish! The price for Vitamin water was out of my preferred range, but I always look at the overall fulfillment versus the price, which is why I considered purchasing it with its retail price of $2.29. As I continued shopping, the thought of just eating fruit for breakfast came to mind, so I ended up putting the bottle of Vitamin water back on the shelf. It was then I visited the produce section where I found a mixed fruit bowl which I ended up purchasing as my breakfast.

Ginger tea has been a hot item I have looked for as of late on eBay, just waiting to encounter a great price! While headed to the register, I could not help but notice the variation of teas shelved which reminded me of that search. I nearly bought a box of Stash - herbal tea lemon ginger vitality until I saw a box of Bigelow - lemon ginger herbal tea which was 50 cents cheaper than the Stash brand.

The price I encountered for toothpaste was a complete turnoff, considering that I would have tossed it in the trash before my flight out of LaGuardia Airport. So, to counter the possibility of bad breath, I ended up purchasing a pack of Trident gum which I ended up chewing on all day, and it is even beneficial while flying.

One thing that was different compared to any other shopping experience I have had, was being given a bag that is reusable, and recyclable for many times. I can surely see myself lugging that reusable bag around as my handbag prior to going to the fitness center for my workouts.

I would indeed return to Associated when staying in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn because my needs were met, plus it was my only discovery of a place where I could purchase quality food items. Happy shopping, and blessings to all that have stumbled upon and read this review.

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1. This market is so clean: Their meat and veggies look a lot fresher too.
2. the workers are extremely nice: One time, they ran out of pre-packed too good to go and made one just for me.
3. social mission: I was surprised that they participated in too good to go and give a really generous amount of food that would last my roommate and me for weeks (a whole bag filled with a couple can food, a bag of bread, sometimes fruit/vegetables etc) . I would order too good to go and grab a few things, like milk banana eggs, every week there.
4. broad selection of food. The market is relatively small but they got everything I need and more. I get to try a lot of new things too because of too good to go. I usually buy the same brand and things but thanks to them I discovered more delicious food that I never thought...

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