Trader Joe’s
570 Munras Ave., Monterey (831) 372-2010
1170 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove (831) 656-0180, www.traderjoes.com
Whether you’re a cuisinier or simply eat to sustain yourself, you best get to know my bro Trader Joe. From frozen pizzas and taquitos for the hungry college student, affordable kid-friendly cereals for busy parents, to a delectable truffle oil and salt which can raise the bar in any home kitchen, they carry the stuff of life, including health-craze coconut oil, great wine bargains and potted orchids.