Linda Handel

Review of Eastside Marketplace

Eastside Marketplace, if you don't already know, w...

Eastside Marketplace, if you don't already know, was bought by Stop and Shop. At first I was upset because EastSide Marketplace was the last large independently owned market in the area. I've known this market for 30 years and the various owners, as well. However, Stop and Shop expanded the organic area giving Whole Foods some local competition. Much needed. Their prepared food section has improved and expanded, as well. They buy their fish from Tony's in Seekonk, which is a good local fish market. There is plenty of parking and being open until 10 makes running out for late evening ice cream very convenient. There are discounts on certain days which I take advantage of. There is student, teacher, senior citizen designated discounts which adds up when I do a large shopping.