spookykennedy
newbie
We are staying at Marriott NCV in October and I wondered what the nicest, relatively close store is? TIA!
Bristol Farms!
Trader Joes on the East Coast Highway!
Von's Pavillion is the closest, nice supermarket nearby. It is an upscale version of a Von's/Safeway, and has a larger selection than standard Von's. There is a Gelson's on San Miguel, across MacArthur from Fashion Island. That is more of a gourmet supermarket, with higher prices. Trader Joe's is everywhere, and has some good offerings, though a bit smaller. Their baked goods, sweets, frozen seafood and snack offerings are awesome. Great dried fruits and nuts selection. Also, some of their prices are real bargains. Others are higher than supermarkets.
Mother's market on 17th, near Newport Blvd., is a great health food store, with good, fresh organic offerings and premade entrees, as well. A bit further away, in Costa Mesa on Harbor Blvd (around Baker) is Henry's, another health food store.
And, of course, there is a Costco in Fountain Valley, near South Coast Plaza. There are also Sam's Clubs and Walmarts nearby in Fountain Valley and all around.
Bristol Farms is 5 miles away from Newport Coast Villas. The address is 810 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach, Ca. While your there might as well stop at Sprinkles Cupcakes (944 avocado ). Both are located in the Corona del Mar Plaza.
Bristol Farms has a great butcher section. Some people do rave about Sprinkles Cupcakes, but I found them quite ordinary and not worth the $4-$5 per cupcake that they charge.
Edit: By the way, in the shopping center with Pavillion's is Zov's Bistro, which has good eastern European food, and very good baked goods.
Those sound great. On that note, are there any other casual great places to eat nearby?
Dear folks,
I am "out of the loop," "fallen between the cracks," "in la-la land," or something, but where is the TUG Guide to LA and Orange County?
Thanks so much, it certainly seems like there are many great options.