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Whole Foods Market

If you haven't been over to Whole Foods Market in Tustin, be sure to plan a visit. (It's in the District shopping center near the corner of Barranca and Jamboree.) As big or bigger than a Wal-Mart or Costco, it's a far cry from the neighborhood supermarket. With wine tasting bars, coffee shops, cases of fresh-made sorbet, and a couple of eateries inside, it's become a meeting place and social hangout as much as a place to grab the fixins for dinner. The extensive selection of cheese and artisan bread will make native Europeans feel right at home, and new moms will love the selection of organic baby products. The employees go beyond being helpful... they are knowledgeable, caring, and seem truly passionate about the items they sell. If you want a sample of anything, just ask; bring your own shopping bag & you'll not only help the environment, you'll get five cents off your bill. About the only things missing are chemical-sounding artificial ingredients--- the store keeps the shelves stocked with what's natural, local, and usually organic. Just one word of warning--- parking is less than plentiful and the place can get crowded around lunch or dinner. Monday and Tuesday mornings it's least crowded.

Location: The District, Tustin, California   (714) 566-7650