This week I
ventured with some friends to Wegman’s. Over the past semester, some of my peers
have talked about the supermarket, only to be shocked at my remark that I had
never been there. They made it
seem as if Wegman’s was the place to hang out and find obscure foods, so this
week I decided to put my wonders to rest and experience Wegman’s for myself.
We entered the
supermarket to find the produce section. Looking around, it appeared no
different than the average grocery store. I saw herbs and root vegetables on my
right and citrus fruit ahead of me.
Hungry, (which is never a
good state to be in when at a grocery store) we didn’t stay long in the produce
section. We walked to Wegman’s café area, where customers can buy food, such as
Mexican, Italian, Indian, and Asian cuisine, sandwiches and salads. I was
impressed by the spread. I don’t remember ever being in a grocery store with so
many pre-prepared foods to eat. There was even an area set aside with tables
and chairs to eat the food like a cafeteria!
Next we moseyed
around the isles. Wegman’s bakery had many types of breads that I had never
heard of, and the desserts looked intricate. We wandered through the frozen
section and other isles. For the most part, it still reminded me of most other grocery
stores. Why did everyone else seem so excited about this place again?
One aspect of
Wegman’s that set itself apart from other stores was its international foods
section. In this area of the store there were brands from around the world. I
spotted French drinks, Indian rice and Australian preserves.
Overall I was
impressed by some of the varieties that Wegman’s had to offer, but for the most
part I was left disappointed. I suppose it’s my own fault for allowing my
perception of the establishment run wild with other’s input. I had a
preconceived notion that I would feel dwarfed by towering isles packed with
enticing foods. Wegman’s is simply a grocery store, nothing more than that. It
will neither solve world hunger nor leave you with your mouth hanging open in
awe.
