There is a whole Afghan section in one of the refrigerators at Andronico's of Afghan Bolanis (I bought pumpkin) various sauces, condiments and chutneyish stuff...very interesting! I found a link to their site..what do you think?!... (8 replies, last updated by Nancy Berry August 14, 2008)

I heard that it might become a farmers market like the one in Rockridge or a Cheesecake Factory. Originally, Andronico's was supposed to be the only business and it was going to have a huge parking lot where the hardware store... (10 replies, last updated by rightstar February 18, 2007)

I’m going to Monterey Market first thing Monday morning to buy the best seasonal fruit for a fruit plate for 30. What should I get? (15 replies, last updated by CMM March 9, 2004)

, dried-out supermarket dates anymore (even the ones in the produce section of Berkeley Bowl or Andronico's) since tasting the $4.00/pound fabulous dates at the farmer’s market. And the other stuff is good, too. (13 replies, last updated by Sharuf June 6, 2002)

Other than the newish Asian market in Pleasanton near Stoneridge Mall, are there any other decent Asian markets in Contra Costa County? All I seem to encounter are Safeways, Andronicos, and Nob Hill... Anywhere from Pleasanton to... (9 replies, last updated by J T October 29, 2005)

For the First Weekend Chowbakers Group, we are baking Apricot Gallettes. Which vendors at the Ferry Farmers Market have had the best apricots lately? What hybrid would you suggest for a gallette? Have heard that apricots... (7 replies, last updated by Ruth Lafler July 23, 2002)

I’m looking for a good Indian market where I can get hard to find ingredients. I live in North Panhandle. Any suggestions? (5 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston June 10, 2005)

Hi all, I’m moving to the outer Sunset soon, and while I know where the good markets are in the East Bay, I have no idea where to find good produce in the city. Any suggestions? thanks! (7 replies, last updated by walker March 12, 2007)

Now that summer has really hit it’s stride, I’m scratchin' my head about where all the chiles are hiding. Anyone got a line on poblanos at a farmers market on the peninsula? Saturday in San Mateo is my usual haunt,... (3 replies, last updated by smiles July 19, 2005)

buy almost everything at either Andronicos or Berkeley Bowl. They did have some different Italian cheeses and a log of fresh cream cheese. Finally ate at Café 817 which was nice. How are some of the other restaurants at the... (10 replies, last updated by chowfish June 29, 2003)

Anybody been to Whole Foods Market in Toronto yet? Any comments on prices, selection, parking, service etc.? Curious, Middydd. (11 replies, last updated by Lone Diner May 23, 2002)

if it will be in a sourdough bowl. Acme Bread ... well, doesn’t Andronico's sell it. And I can conveniently buy my kitty litter and detergent at the same time. And, Andronico's has a parking lot. Cowgirl Creamery ... what... (51 replies, last updated by Morgan May 2, 2003)

I’m planning on going to the new Whole Foods Market in San Mateo. What are people’s favorites at these stores? Many locations in the Bay Area The new one in San Mateo: San Mateo Whole Foods Market 1010 Park Place San... (30 replies, last updated by anton April 19, 2003)

Just moved to SF. Looking for good Middle Eastern and Greek markets for spices (sumac, ras el hanout, zatar) and other basics – olives, phyllo, feta – the usual stuff. (3 replies, last updated by lovebitessf May 22, 2008)

Hey! I’m in search of a place to buy sashimi grade sushi for making sushi at home. I live in San Francisco—-and there are probably many places to go for this—-only I am not sure where? Does Andronico's sell... (4 replies, last updated by Ruth Lafler December 27, 2003)