03-31-2011, 12:38 PM
For the best Foodie experience of all time you must make a journey to Jungle Jims Farmers Market in Fairfield, Ohio (North of Cincinnati). I recall when this guy used to sell produce out of the back of his station wagon when I was a kid, and now it is the greatest, most unique grocer in the U.S.
The International market alone is over 6 acres in size, and has foods from all over the world that you wouldnt be able to get any where else. The wine shop has over 12,000 labels; the cheese shop has over 1,400 different types of cheese; the beer shop contains over 1,200 brands; the produce section alone is over an acre in size; and they have the worlds largest natural/organic foods section--- all under one roof.
Living in Cincinnati, I often overlook this mecca of food. There are times it is just easier to visit my neighborhood Kroger, rather than visit this Mall sized food paradise, so I actually wind up going only once every month or so, but when I do, I'm amazed at something else I've discovered while shopping there.
If your within 500 miles of Cincinnati (and 70% of the U.S. population is at least), then plan a trip to this food heaven. It's well worth the trip. Seriously.
http://www.junglejims.com/
The International market alone is over 6 acres in size, and has foods from all over the world that you wouldnt be able to get any where else. The wine shop has over 12,000 labels; the cheese shop has over 1,400 different types of cheese; the beer shop contains over 1,200 brands; the produce section alone is over an acre in size; and they have the worlds largest natural/organic foods section--- all under one roof.
Living in Cincinnati, I often overlook this mecca of food. There are times it is just easier to visit my neighborhood Kroger, rather than visit this Mall sized food paradise, so I actually wind up going only once every month or so, but when I do, I'm amazed at something else I've discovered while shopping there.
If your within 500 miles of Cincinnati (and 70% of the U.S. population is at least), then plan a trip to this food heaven. It's well worth the trip. Seriously.
http://www.junglejims.com/