It all felt very big city. Antonio told us that he selects a variety of items that would appeal to his customer base. He selects the freshest of produce that he feels is equal to or exceeds the farmers' markets. Less common meats, such as buffalo, can be ordered. If a particular item is requested, he can have it in the store the next day.
Outside the shop we were greeted with the potential area for a pet valet when, for example, people are walking their dogs and wish to shop. Currently, orders can be placed and picked up but the customer still has to go inside to pay. Eventually, curbside service will be available that includes iPhone orders and receipts!
There was a wide variety of items, from soy milk to pet food.
Upstairs housed tables for customers to use the WiFi service and for special events. Housed under the upstairs floor were the alcoholic beverages - a varied selection of wines and beers (wine seen here, beer on opposite side).
This Thursday night at 6 p.m., Antonio is hosting a wine tasting of South American wines, specifically Brazil, with music by a bass guitarist.
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I had a terrible experience at Mamanoes. As a downtown resident and dog owner/lover, I take my dog with me on my walks to buy products from local business owners. Many of the local businesses know my dog by name, and are always excited to see us when we come in. I hold him in one arm and he leans against my shoulder while we make our purchase. Mamanoes boasts a "pet valet"... but this is no different than tying your dog up outside to a pole. When the owner insisted that I could not "bring my mutt into the store, and that I needed to tie him up outside" (his words), I lost all respect for this grocery store. No one deserves to be treated with such disregard, and I am deeply saddened by the experience.
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