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It’s Alive!

Submitted by Caitlin Zaino on December 17, 2009 – 8:59 amNo Comment

love w foodExploring foodie joints while travelling to new cities, uncovering small food finds in my own neighborhood, and discovering exciting products and innovative foodstuffs in the local market, all top my list of absolute favorite things to do. The act of delving into unknown flavors, varied culinary cultures, and off-the-wall gastronomic concepts is, for me, exhilarating, as each discovery unveils new ideas and unexpected inspiration. It is this obsession with seeking out the most unique, exceptional food experiences that zealously inspired The Urban Grocer. Here, our virtual shelves are overflowing with inspiring packaging, knock-out eats, creative designs, mouth-watering bottles, and fresh industry perspectives.

The Urban Grocer is a unique online magazine that was the result of years of discussions, collective thinking, and an amazing group of brilliant people chipping in from around the world. Many thanks then to the creative team at The House London for their ab fab design and logo work, not to mention huge tech help. A massive thanks too to Zolton Zavos at Lost At E Minor for providing the catalyst for this idea to take shape, as well as loads of valuable support and advice along the way. And finally, merci to Michael, Jessica, Natalie, and Richard for listening, contributing, and being really excited about this project since back in the day.

And with that, The Urban Grocer’s doors are open. Enjoy!

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