This is a come to Mecca place for me, my second home if I could. I usually have gone to their…read moreStanford Mall location and it was my first time here at RC--it bigger, bolder, better than I ever could've imagined. Wow wow and then some more Wow! The impeccably laid out fruits which taste as good, if not better, when I actually got them home! These are pristine fruits. What beckoned me here are the hard to come by Early Girl tomatoes, which are now in season--my favorite, so much better than the heralded heirlooms, though Sign's have those too. I wandered around here in a daze, a semi mesmerized hypnotic fugue and stupor, staggering around totally delighted with every single thing. Thy do seriously carry it all, e.g. cheeses, prepared foods and burritos, tamales, pizzas plus all the fresh fruits and veggies I could dream up. Did I mention their pies asnd cakes plus other baked goods? They also have tons of dried fruits. I turned there corner and there on ice was sitting smoked salmon and packaged fresh salmon. I. Mean. Did I mention their chocolate covered cherries, which are my favorite confection, not too sweet with a bit of bitterness. As we were checking out, the cashier told us that if we were there before 5:pm, we could actually taste some of the fruits we were buying! Whaaaaat? Sold. The store is beautifully laid out, so. Much more than a typical grocery shop. The prices are fair, and btw., they have organic stuff too! Can't wait to go back for my addiction: their summertime peach balsamic vinegar. I put it on my slides every single night. They house make bottles and bottles of different balsamic vinegars, e.g. I bought their cucumber sumo, honey ginger, and lychee--those for my husband who loves those flavor profiles. They also let you sample them before you buy, which is such a thoughtful touch because the worst feeling is when I buy something from a place and get it home, only to discover I hate it. Their customer service is fire. Love love love--this is what makes living here such a treat.

Even though we frequent this business, I usually forget to check-in and then write a review…read more Fruit and Veg, locally grown as well as far flung places. Organic and non-organic. Read the signage, learn to appreciate the efforts of the farmers and then enjoy the flavors. The prices may appear to be higher than what you might find at your local supermarket, but you get what you pay for. The quality is usually far superior. They also have an extensive selection of cheese, balsamic vinegars, olive oils, dried fruits and nuts. Join their email club and receive a free gift every time you spend more than $30. Don't be shy if you need help or have questions either. If the first person you ask doesn't know the answer, they will find out for you.

Gorgeous looking produce here. The market is small but very clean and goods are nearly displayed…read more Prices on produce can be above or below other market prices, so if you know prices well, you won't overpay. For instance, white onions were 99c/lb, same as Safeway, but the medium avocados were 99c each (cheaper than Trader Joe's) and large avocados were $1.99 each for example. Canned and non-perishable goods have limited brand selection and higher than average prices on certain items, but they're there for your convenience if you don't want to make stops at multiple markets. Neat place, I will definitely return when I need Latino cuisine ingredients and super fresh produce.

I went to mercadito Latino as always. But since couples months ago. Every time they charged extra…read more. always $3:00 extra for something. Today I spent $185.00 dlls. With a debit card. And I see they charged 4%. If you use credit o debit card. .. Abajo El mercadito Latino. Esta robando a la Raza..

Excellent market with high quality items that are hard to find elsewhere. Wagyu picanha, marbled…read morefilet mignon, iberian pork and more. This one will be making my regular rotation when I am in Redwood City shopping for groceries, alongside Sigona's which is also a wonderful establishment. Much better than Safeway and products are priced very fairly.

nice neighborhood supermarket that i stopped by to buy mitchell's ice cream and torres chips a…read morewhile back! associates were nice and store was clean! will return if i am in the area :))))

Small Farmer's market in Redwood City. I came because of one of the Bakery as I heard so many good…read morething about it and when I was at coffee shop near by I saw someone with box from the bakery so I decided to stop by. It was not that busy when we arrive around 10. They're are cople of merchant from fruits, bakery, fruit carbonated drink, veggie, dumplings. Parking is not free around this area so please make sure you pay. If I am not mistaken paid parking on the street Monday to Saturday until 8 pm.

Came here for the first time looking for a Farmer's Market open on a Saturday morning…read more Yes - it is small but there's a little of everything: meet vendor, bakery, bao bao express, mexican food, several fruit and vegetable booths with one booth selling nectarines, peaches and plums at $2.99/lb, remodeling contractor company, Redwood City library and someone playing live music for entertainment. It's nice that 2 of the fruit and vegetable vendor put out sample slices of their produce so you can sample them before you buy. So we bought a large basket of strawberries for $4 and 3 small dark red plums for $1.50. That helped me decide whether to buy or not. It was not very crowded at around 10:30am. Their prices may not be the cheapest but it seems to be comparable to other farmer's market. I hope more people come and support these vendors.

Grocery Outlet is my treasure-hunt grocery store…read more About a decade ago, I used to go three or four times a week. These days, I am unfortunately down to one or two visits a month, but I still walk in with the same feeling: what completely random, wonderful thing am I going to find today? And oh, the things I have found. Fizzy Harmless Harvest. Remedy chocolate smoothies. Shaka Harry momos and kheema matar. Navitas goji berries. Imagine chicken bone broth for half the usual price. Really good sauces, nut butters, cheeses, and wines that make you wonder why you have been paying full price elsewhere. Of course, the trick with Grocery Outlet is that when you find something you love, you cannot calmly tell yourself you will come back next week. Next week it may be gone forever. So you buy three, feel slightly unhinged, and later congratulate yourself for having excellent judgment. It is unpredictable, ridiculously good value, and still one of my favorite places to grocery shop. Every visit feels like a scavenger hunt, except the prize is dinner.

What a big store! Compared to the grocery outlets in SF…read more Pretty organized Never know what you'll find. It's a treasure hunt for food Once in a while you'll find a great value ice cream like pints for $3. Don't bother with the non dairy ones though, you might regret it. Wait till there's a good one then buy it. Sometimes I take a gamble because I'm feeling lucky and it's a hit or miss Has its own parking lot

This is my favorite Whole Foods Market in the SF Bay Area…read more The place is always packed, but still the staffs and people are so chill. The vibe is just right here. I always come here when I do the returns. Bought a whole 2 meals worth: GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD, ROASTED FINGERLINGS, PASTA SALAD, MIXED BERRIES FRUIT BOWL and a dessert CHOCOLATE CROISSANT. Sometimes I do this when I don't wanna foods from Hot Bar. All for $40. And chilled and ate at the table while reading a newspaper. You gotta love Whole Foods.

Excellent selection but their deli help is horrifically slow. They have 5 ppl behind the counter…read moreand they still serve slow as hell.

I was staying nearby and this supermarket and taqueria was a godsend! Perfect to load up on some…read moreessentials (like water and snacks) and to grab a hot meal. They also have Mexican pastries and ready to eat desserts (I got a flan during the second day). My go-to at the taqueria has been their Jr. burrito ($9.99), which is pretty filling even though it's not considered their standard burrito size. I got mines with carne asada and it was filling as lunch or dinner. There are at least four other meats you can choose for your protein for the burrito. The large menu of items and sizes can really keep you fed without feeling repetitive with all the options. If I was staying here longer, I would've tried it all. I did ask them about their operating hours and they were unsure, but vaguely told me somewhere along from either 7 am/8 am to 7 pm. The parking lot is decent sized so it's not a fight for spots. I just walked over from where I was staying.

Great place! I find always everything that I looking for and more. The bread is fresh and…read moredelicious and in the back many dessert options... their flan is special.

This farmers' market is organized by Redwood City Kiwanis mainly geared for county employees. It's…read morelocated right in the middle of all the government buildings in the Government Center. There is no admission to verify if you're an employee though so anyone can purchase items from the vendors. Held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from June - October from 10 am - 2 pm Schedule for 2014: June 12 & 26 July 10 & 24 August 7 & 21 Sept 11 & 25 October 9 & 23 There aren't very many vendors here. There's a gentleman that sells pastries, another that sells nuts, another that sells honey, and another vendor that sells fruits. The county said that they'll be adding another vendor that would sell vegetables this year as well. I enjoy this farmers' market because I work in the Government Center so it's only steps away. Great way to get fresh produce to eat as a snack or for lunch. Cash only.

I've gone twice now, last Thursday as well as this time, and both times had a great experience…read morepurchasing from the almond booth from Winters. They have a huge variety of differently seasoned almonds and pistachios, both sweet and savory. The first week, I sampled 6 different kinds, with the older gentleman being very happy to let me try and talk about his favorites versus the most popular. I ended up buying the cinnamon honey almonds, the jalapeño cheddar almonds, and the chile lemon pistachios. I then made the mistake of letting family at the cinnamon honey ones and barely had a handful for myself. So I had to go back this week for more. The guy this week was also nice, and chatted with me comfortably, not pushy or awkward. He also rounded down on the price, being generous on the measurements. These are such a great work snack, I highly recommend getting some for your desk!

The Menlo Park Farmers Market is tiny but nice! I like to show up right at 9AM on Sundays, before…read morethey get busy or the flower selection dwindles. It's also the easiest time to find parking, since the area gets busier as the day goes on. The market has a good selection of produce and flowers, but no prepared foods or coffee. They also usually have a live music performer. Credit cards are generally accepted, the vibe is pleasant and laid back, but dogs are sadly not allowed. Will continue to return!

My friend and I decided to check this out since we were in the area. It was close to closing so we…read moredidn't stay too long. We got some tomatoes, super sweet. Grapes and some pistachios while we were there. It's a nice little farmers market. It gets busy and since its across the street from Trader Joe's, parking is difficult. If I'm in the area I will go again, hopefully earlier so I can browse more.

Excellent well marbled dry aged steaks with a matching price…read more I got a few big dry aged ribeyes and they were fantastic. I did dry brine them for a day before cooking, followed by a 2-zone charcoal grill (sear over the charcoal, bring up to temp away from the charcoal). The steak was fantastic - very tender, very juicy, and just a hint of the dry aged flavor. If you want the funkiness that a 60+ dry aged steak will bring this isn't it, but if you want something just a bit more complex than other steaks you'll definitely like this. $230 for 4 steaks isn't cheap, HOWEVER you'd never find this quality of dry aged steak in this quantity for that price at a steakhouse, and you won't find this quality at Costco or Whole Foods. The only comparable steaks I have had are from the premium online retailers, and I've tried many of them. Flannery Beef, Snake River Farms. DeBragga, Lobel's, Pat LaFrieda - all will sell you a very good steak. But: 1. It will cost more, given shipping 2. It will take longer 3. You're not supporting a local business So if it's Friday and you want a restaurant-or-better quality steak, Gambrel is the obvious choice. While I didn't purchase anything besides steak, I did notice they sell lots of high end Italian foods and charcuterie. It looked good and the prices matched the meat, maybe next time. Steak and pasta does make a good if indulgent meal. The overall vibe is of an old school butcher and specialty shop. Even if you've never been in one it's something you've seen on TV or a movie. The guy at the counter was also helpful with figuring out the portion I needed, fast at cutting, and trimmed the ribeyes beautifully. The only downside has to be the parking. Downtown Redwood City is just a disaster. I know they can't fix it but I seriously almost didn't come because the main thought in my head was "ugh am I going to be able to find a spot within walking distance?" Fortunately I was able to park right out front since it wasn't peak hours but that was just pure luck.

Wow what a fun store! Needed various sausages for a country french stew and this place did not…read moredisappoint. Nice selection of specialty items, sausages, sauces, and rubs. Keep your eyes peeled or you might walk right on by - don't! Go in and get 2 of each sausage and enjoy! Don't be fooled, the entrance looks interesting, but not like a sausage store? Walk boldly in, because it is, and make your family's night. Owner was a little gruff this day in person, and absolutely wonderful on the phone. No idea why. But we enjoyed his sausage an his store and will return.