Flagship
Gelson’s promises “a celebration in every aisle” on flags flying outside the new store.
Ceremonial
Rob McDougall, Gelson’s Markets president and CEO, at the opening, left, along with La Cañada Flintridge mayor Mike Davitt; Tom Frattali of Gelson’s; Pat Anderson of the La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce; Donna Tyndall of Gelson’s; and Dale Brazdis of Gelson’s.
Dedication
Gelson’s is stressing its commitment to the La Cañada Flintridge community with a celebratory plaque on the side of the store.
Banana-rama
The store features a hanging banana rack.
Producer goods
Gelson’s built its reputation on perishables, including hand-stacked top-quality produce, which includes conventional and organic varieties.
Sunflower power
Gelson’s offers expanded varieties of floral products.
Deli-cious
The store’s service deli features fresh pizza, salads and sandwiches from Wolfgang Puck Express; an on-site sushi chef; and salad, hot food, soup and chili bars.
Oyster bed
Local oysters in the seafood department.
Salad day
The store features chef-prepared gourmet salads in its service deli case.
Wineshop
The store features a broad selection of wines and other spirits, with a certified wine expert as the liquor department manager and a sommelier as store director.
Gelson's anticipates 5-10 store openings