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Eastside Marketplace has been a staple in the community for years. With its new owners come new products and in-store experiences to look forward to. “We at Eastside Marketplace had a lot of involvement in the new design,” says General Manager Brian Pacheco. “We’ve been listening to customers and felt that we needed to upgrade our offerings in several departments.”

And upgrade they have. They work closely with Rhode Island farmers to carry their produce and other goods – there’s even an end cap completely dedicated to RI products. They’ve also bumped up production within their fresh foods section. Head Chef Deb Miller leads the charge with new recipes like Shrimp Scampi and Glazed Salmon while keeping beloved favorites such as Eggplant Parmesan, Pot Roast and Shepherd’s Pie.
The cheese department has well over 400 varieties to choose from for that perfect cheese plate. A variety like Sartori Montamore is similar to cheddar but has a creamy, nuttiness to it. Throw in Beenster aged Gouda to add some color to an otherwise monochromatic cheese plate and a soft cheese like D’Affaffinios. Finally, spice it up with a nice buttermilk blue cheese like Roth. Pick up some grapes, nuts, dried fruit or their fig spread to round out the plate. They’ve also incorporated different cheese classes into their repertoire – think baked brie and all of the imaginable toppings that complement it. If you’re still overwhelmed by dairy indecision, take one of their cheese board making classes.

They’re also very conscientious of dietary concerns, so they carry about 1,400 gluten-free items and are adding more gluten-free items to different departments all the time. Better yet, you can view all the gluten-free items online to see if they have what you’re looking for. While you’re online, you can complete your shopping and opt for in-store pickup or home delivery – you can even call in a grocery order; it’s pretty darn easy.

Natural items have also been kicked up to include nearly 6,000 options. Fewer preservatives in your food are always better, and now you have more choices for a healthier lifestyle. They’re also in the process of adding a nut grinding station to allow folks to grind their own nut butter, and they’ve redone the cafe area to include counter seating.

Overall, it seems that they’ve made food shopping easier while upping the ante on healthier choices. Sounds like a win-win for the neighborhood. 165 Pitman Street, Providence. 831-7771