I was told about this international food shopping mecca while still in Colorado and I would salivate with the thought of such an immense shopping venue offering an enormous selection. Today, we drove to Decatur where this world market has been created.
First off, the place is huge. The center of the building is dedicated to fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, meat, breads and pastries. The outer edges are lined with canned and bottled goods imported from all over the world. There is an extensive wine selection, bulk spices, deli, dairy, and even a cafeteria to grab a bite to eat.
As I walked through the produce area, I noticed many odd looking vegetables and some fruits which I had never heard of before. I was in awe. Around the corner I turned into the seafood section. Another massive space with rows of shrimp, mussels, clams, octupus and squid. If it lives in the sea, it has ended up at this food emporium. I passed section after section of all types of fish. There is filleted fish, whole fish ( which they gut, clean, and fillet for you on the spot. There are even fish tanks where you can have them pluck one right out of the water and clean it for you. Bins of live crawfish, tanks of lobster, blue crabs, dungeness crab. It was just overwhelming and the place was packed. Free samples scattered all about.
I am already planning another trip there.........without Brian. He tends to rush me and this is one place that you just don't want to be rushed. Like drinking a glass of expensive wine, you need to sip it slowly and savor the flavor and goodness. I can't wait for my next trip.
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