The Concord Ave. branch of Trader Joe's is located inside Heritage Square, near John Glenn Dr. Trader Joe's is a speciality grocery store that stocks organic, gourmet, vegetarian, alternative, frozen and imported foods. They also carry imported wine and beer. Trader Joe's prides itself on keeping their costs low.
Esther's German Bakery offers a selection of cakes, rolls, pretzels, baked breads, pastries and more. It specializes in sonnenblume sunflower bread. The bakery sells bread at farmers markets through the Peninsula and South Bay area as well.
If you are feeling a bit like the Cookie Monster, this is the place to be. In this bright and sunny storefront candy house, select from an entire bakery case of more than 30 different cookies made from scratch. Consider snickerdoodle, chocolate chip, peanut butter and oatmeal.
Customers report that cookies are "thick, chewy and taste incredible." Toffee nuts is a classic seller, but ice cream sandwiches move in a hurry during Elk Grove's hot summer days and nights.
Trader Joe's is a national chain of grocery stores that has been in business since 1958. It was established in California and has more than 300 stores nationwide; this is the only Hollywood location. It specializes in healthy food and beverages, such as organic or locally grown produce. It also carries a wide variety of international items.
Since the early '70s, this butcher has offered the community fresh, smoked and cured meats like hams and sausages, fish and beef, turkey and venison jerky. It is one of a few places where wild game can be brought and left for processing. Marinated steak, chicken and ribs are also sold here, as are seasonings, mustard, sauces, sauerkraut and charcoal. The shop accepts holiday orders of fresh or smoked duck, goose, prime rib, leg of lamb, ham and turkey. Deli sandwiches and meat-and-cheese trays are available every day and for catering.
Los Gatos Meats & Smokehouse is a member of National Federation of Independent Business and the California Deer Association. It is also a supporter of United Angler of California, Special Olympics, California Waterfowl Association and Ducks Unlimited.
