My daughter finished her first year of high school at noon today.  We decided to celebrate by going to lunch…AT WEGMANS!

That’s right, if you haven’t heard, a new store opened Sunday just a few miles away.  And WOW.  Nothing else around is close to this grocer, in size, variety or design.  (You have to know I was getting around to THAT, right?)

The tile dominates and its earth tones are beautiful. The overall feel is dark and Euro.  My daughter’s first impression was it reminded her of the market in London she visited over spring break. 

Upstairs in the dining area, deep toned purples and oranges are placed on lots of patterns and textures, in step with the current fashion.  I HATED all the fake plants and topiary.  I can think of only one thing…these things are going to be so dusty soon!  My daughter was annoyed with my fake plant disdain. She argued that real ones would be too hard to care for and fake looks better than dead.  But I disagree.  That’s what plant services are for!  To be TRULY upscale….  Anyway, they didn’t ask me, did they?  (The arrangement in the bathroom KILLED me.  HELLO!! BLUE PLASTIC DAISIES?!?!?  What a tragedy to ruin an otherwise perfect space!) 

We spent $44 on stuff and $21 on lunch. A very wonderful woman who was stocking shelves saw me with my hands full and got me a cart.  I was disappointed that they didn’t have my new obsession Canella Processo and they had no sugar free ice cream.  But I didn’t ask for help, so maybe I just missed them both.  It was very crowded.  The cheese section made the trip worth while so I am sure I will shop there regularly.  My plan is to go to Aldi for the staples and splurge there on the good stuff.

Visit Wegmans in Woodbridge at 14801 Dining Way.  Check out the interesting website and meet the employees.