Wegman's

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.

Yes, I’ve now been to Wegman’s. It had some redeeming aspects, though for the most part it was just an average grocery store with lots of hype. Knowing I can say that I’ve been to Wegman’s, I think I’ll stick to my regular grocery store for the sake of convenience rather than awe.