Do we actually need another grocery store in Erie? Dare to dream

Yes, I’m familiar with grocery store envy. My family and friends who live in the Cleveland area have their choice of any and all we have in the Erie area, as well as others, such as Trader Joe’s, Lucky’s, Meijer, Costco, another big one called Mustard Seed Market, and more.

And that’s not even counting the West Side Market, a food mecca right in downtown Ohio City, a neighborhood many would consider the beating heart of The Land, as we Cavaliers fans like to call it.

These places offer what I imagine to be gargantuan selections of produce, allergen-free foods, and store-brand treats my family and friends swear by. I wish I could say “I’ll pick up some lemon grass and gluten-free meatballs on my way home. Oh, and some of that (insert Trader Joe’s brand treat here).”…

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