$20 @ Guercio's

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Nov 19th 2006, 11:05am By Christa Glennie Seychew

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guercios.jpg It seems that no matter how often I shop at Guercio's I come away amazed by how little money I,Aeove spent for the giant box of food I leave with.

I think that fresh produce and the deli counter are the place where I notice the price difference the most. It is really remarkable how affordable it all is. Root vegetables are easily only half the price per pound as they are at the big stores right up the street on Grant and Amherst. Additionally, Boar's Head deli meats, perhaps the best brand available, are about the same price as the off-brand meats offered at corporate owned deli counters in the city.

A day or two ago, I decided to spend $20 at Guercio's. Not on anything in particular, and not in an attempt to buy as much as I possibly could for $20, just to pick up things that I needed or thought I might like to have in the pantry. Here's what I came home with:

A giant spaghetti squash, a butternut squash, 3 large yams, a head of rappini, a loaf of fresh bread from Luigi's, half a dozen giant button mushrooms, some scallions, a deli container full of unpeeled garlic, a package of nero di seppia (squid ink) tagliatelle, and a bottle of Guercio's own balsamic vinegar dressing. I also bought a small bunch of grapes and one of Quaker Bonnet's elephant ears that are for sale at the front counter, but they didn't make it home for the photo.

The gourmet ingredients and plethora of fresh bread from local bakeries (Luigi's, Le metro, etc.) also make Guercio's worth the trip. In all honesty, a visit here will not circumvent your need to visit other shops. But they have a parking lot across the street, are always friendly and willing to help, offer things you just can't find anywhere else, and during the week you can buy a great deli sandwich for $3. So, as you plan your shopping list for this upcoming Thursday (or any other day), consider stopping at Guercio's.

Guercio's 250 Grant Street Open Monday-Saturday 7am ,Aei 6pm

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  1. Mike

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    Nov 19th 2006, 12:09

    Guercio's is like no other market. Part old world part gourmet in the same location on Grant street on the west side. The beautiful Guercio family still own and operate this jewel of the west side. Great people, great market!

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  2. BCB

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    Nov 19th 2006, 12:48

    Guercio's is AMAZING!

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  3. Yummy

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    Nov 19th 2006, 13:42

    I love this place and am also always amazed at how much food I can get for so little.

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  4. sissy

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    Nov 20th 2006, 12:02

    I usually go for a specific item and always leave with a little unexpected treat like the fresh figs I bought there the other day.

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  5. viking

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    Nov 20th 2006, 15:44

    To the best of my knowledge the oldest and best representative of the original daily shopping experience for fresh ingredients in the city. Obliviously successful as judged by the not so oblivious expansion of facilities around back.

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  6. fill

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    Nov 21st 2006, 10:41

    Flat out, the cheapest spices in the city !! And where else can you buy 8.5 oz. of 20 year old balsamic vinegar for $10.99 ??

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  7. Corinne Jorgensen

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    Jan 9th 2007, 22:09

    I used to live in Buffalo and oh boy do I miss Guercio's!!! Does anyone know if they will do mail order?

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