Carol "River" M.'s Profile

Many of  you are familiar with the name Andersons, as they own six retail stores in Columbus and Northwest Ohio.  Their new venture in Sylvania, Ohio is called The Andersons Market and is ... "here to provide you with the finest quality, fresh, natural, organic and whole foods, nutritional products, and health information in a fun comfortable clean, safe environment."

Some highlights of the store include:

* A large fresh fruit and vegetable area upon entering the store.  Samples are available at each row end and often in between.  Everything looks fresh and is deliciously displayed.  

* The deli area is stocked with unique salads, an olive bar, and a salad bar.  If samples aren't already available, they are easily obtained just by asking.  

* The meat department is also impressive with a wide array of meats and seafood, many of them pre-seasoned or pre-marinated for your convenience.  (Try the mango coconut talapia.  It's delicious!)

* The wine area is impressive with a wine Tasting Bar for daily samples or try their Wine Tasting Event every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m.

The rest of the store stocks a wide variety of common and not-so-common brands, especially from local manufacturers and growers.  

In each of my visits there, the workers have always been helpful and knowledgeable about their respective departments.

Wonderful restaurant that has both a French and Greek flare. George's specialty is seafood, but his steaks, chicken, and Greek dishes are truly delicious and amazing. The atmosphere is both friendly and romantic.  I've had many large group parties there and the service is outstanding.

I love going to Churchill's for specialty food items.  The wine collection there is extensive and even has a wine specialist on duty during day time hours.  I went one time when the wine specialist wasn't on duty and Walt Churchill helped me himself!  Excellent selection of cheeses, breads, and ethnic food items not easily found in your local grocery store; there is even fresh sushi.  While you're there, sit down at the coffee bar and/or check out their daily fresh soups.