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Huckleberry's: natural and delicious
Joy Bacon, Editor in Chief
Issue date: 2/20/07
Last Updated: 8/9/07
Where else can one stop provide you with all-natural meat, organic produce, fresh flowers, a bottle of wine and the latest guide to vitamins and supplements? Don't look farther than Huckleberry's Natural Market on Spokane's South Hill.
This store is more than just a full-service grocer. The market has a little something for every interest, including fresh sushi, an international bakery, and monthly beer and wine tastings.
"We have a lot of odd things you can't find anywhere," store manager and '91 alumnus Monica Hampton said. "We have a little bit of something for everyone."
The flagship store was opened in 1996 by Rosauers Supermarkets and was the first in the city to offer natural and organic seafood, produce, meats and dairy products.
The expanded store now also offers personal care and beauty products and a holistic healing corner. Over 20 satellite locations have been added to Rosauers stores across the Northwest.
Associate professor of theology Karin Heller began shopping at Huckleberry's when she moved to Spokane four years ago. Another professor recommended the store for its international selection, especially the cheeses.
"The quality of food is closer to French food, and it is better for my health," Heller said.
The popularity of organic products has sprung up in the last few years, Hampton said.
"Their popularity is becoming more mainstream. It's good because more organics are getting out there," Hampton said.
Heller prefers organic products and is familiar with them because of their widespread use in Europe.
"Organics have an emphasis on protecting the environment, and I'm used to that," Heller said. "You should love organic food and be able to taste the difference for yourself."
In addition to a strong organic selection, Huckleberry's also utilizes local farmers and products. Products are labeled with a special sticker indicating if they are produced in the Pacific Northwest.
This store is more than just a full-service grocer. The market has a little something for every interest, including fresh sushi, an international bakery, and monthly beer and wine tastings.
"We have a lot of odd things you can't find anywhere," store manager and '91 alumnus Monica Hampton said. "We have a little bit of something for everyone."
The flagship store was opened in 1996 by Rosauers Supermarkets and was the first in the city to offer natural and organic seafood, produce, meats and dairy products.
The expanded store now also offers personal care and beauty products and a holistic healing corner. Over 20 satellite locations have been added to Rosauers stores across the Northwest.
Associate professor of theology Karin Heller began shopping at Huckleberry's when she moved to Spokane four years ago. Another professor recommended the store for its international selection, especially the cheeses.
"The quality of food is closer to French food, and it is better for my health," Heller said.
The popularity of organic products has sprung up in the last few years, Hampton said.
"Their popularity is becoming more mainstream. It's good because more organics are getting out there," Hampton said.
Heller prefers organic products and is familiar with them because of their widespread use in Europe.
"Organics have an emphasis on protecting the environment, and I'm used to that," Heller said. "You should love organic food and be able to taste the difference for yourself."
In addition to a strong organic selection, Huckleberry's also utilizes local farmers and products. Products are labeled with a special sticker indicating if they are produced in the Pacific Northwest.
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