La Grotta del Formaggio, a Commercial Drive institution for foodies, is opening in Donald's Market.
The Italian speciality store offers a delicious selection of renowned cheeses from around the world and the province.
Established on the Drive in 1979 by Fortunato Bruzzese, La Grotta Del Formaggio is known for its cured meats, olives, oils, Italian sandwiches and, of course, cheese. Now, with the new deli counter in Donald's Market, New Westminster gets the same taste of Italy, says a media release from the River Market.
The relationship between the two businesses facilitated the move to New Westminster, Sandra Bruzzese, from La Grotta, says in the release.
"It's a good fit. In East Vancouver we're all about small, independent business, and we support each other. We have a relationship with Donald's; we supply the three stores from our wholesale division, and we're also customers. I do my own shopping there - the prices are so much better than those at Whole Foods, for the same products," she says.
The new addition to Donald's comes as the grocery store celebrates a milestone: it's been two years since it opened as one of River Market's first tenants in 2010. Brothers Gary, Donald and Glen Joe are behind the independent store, which has evolved over the years, from selling mostly produce to carrying a wide selection of organic and conventional food, drinks and grocery items, personal care products, cleaning supplies, kitchen tools and pet supplies, the release notes.
It also grew to three locations, including the flagship store in New Westminster.
Mark the date
In my previous column I wrote that the Bitmakaly Women's Association - an organization that helps refugees and new immigrants - is hosting a Christmas Bazaar on Dec.
8, at the Sapperton Hall. The event is actually on Dec. 15. I apologize for the error.
