Who knew that making a trip to the corner liquor store for a bottle of booze could put you face to face with salads, soups, sandwiches and pizzas of restaurant quality?
The Market Place at 2601 Fifth Avenue has been around for more than 50 years. It has always had grocery staples and a sandwich counter, but it wasn’t until 2000 that co-owner David Brown installed a full kitchen, which resulted in the availability of hot foods such as grilled sandwiches, burgers and house-roasted beef.
Even the alcohol selection has grown significantly. The store today carries around 150 brands of liquor and 200 different wine labels.
Fresh pre-made salads hit your eyes immediately upon entering. The refrigerator case is stocked daily with a dozen types…