I am not complaining about Portland’s weather especially when the rest of the country is experiencing extreme weather.
Still, it is nice to walk into this patio at Zupan’s a local, small chain of grocery stores in the Portland. The elegant overhead lights, the flowers, tables and chairs and the outside heaters create a welcoming environment.
On the left, is Zupan’s card and floral shop. It’s great for little gifts, plants and floral arrangements.
The patio, or breezeway, offers shelter from the rain and a place to relax with a warm drink.
On the right is the entrance to the grocery store where I find all kinds of goodies from Bliss Nut Butters to Ellenos yogurt.
I appreciate that the produce staff will repackage my vegetables into smaller quantities so I can buy a small piece of cauliflower rather than a whole head or half an acorn squash rather than a whole one.
After shopping, Jack takes my groceries to the car and unloads them. He is one of the reasons I return to Zupan’s!

Sounds like a very civilized way to grocery shop.
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Looks like a special place to go even if you don’t need groceries.
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What a special little shop. I wish we had one of those on our Island. Hmmmm….maybe that should be my next venture. Something to think about!
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What a lovely place to shop. 🙂
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Looks lovely
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You have a good thing going there!
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I love good grocery stores that make shopping a pleasure.
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The rain, especially after long periods of it, allow us to appreciate the sunshine all the more when Mr Sun pokes his head back out. A hope of the light to come 😀 ❤
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Now that is great service!
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Jack is a lovely older gentleman who spoils his customers. I don’t know if he works from need or just to have something to do. I am glad he is there. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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I love markets and yours seems fantastic. 🙂
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Gorgeous place to shop or relax, with flowers and fresh produce close at hand, Lori. I liked how you could choose smaller portions of vegetables. 💐
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