Grove Market
242 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove (831) 375-9581, grovemarketgrocery.com
Grove Market is a P.G. treasure for many excellent reasons, least of all their big selection (in a relatively small space) including organic produce, loads of meat cut by knowledgable butchers, imported British treats and sometimes even little items that you might not find at big brand stores. There’s a rotating menu of hot food, which locals love for nearby picnics or easy dinner. And for all this, you can have one of Grove Market’s personal shoppers round up your goods for you – and even deliver to your home – for less than 10 bucks. They’ve been serving their people well since 1969.