Map: Groceries in Columbia

Last week's announcement that at the former Rouse building in Town Center was called, "The in Howard County," by Howard Hughes Vice President John DeWolf.

But what isn't a secret is the competitive market it will be entering. While development is expected in downtown Columbia that will likely increase the food market, there already are 15 groceries within or close to Columbia.

There's the newly opened off of Snowden River. Across from it is a . Just across the Columbia/ Elkridge border is and . There are  Giant's in the city, a and the Harper's Choice .

And then there's the speciality stores like Nazar Market, Market and Roots in Clarksville.

With all the options in the Columbia area, do you find yourself going to the closest grocery store or do you have a particular favorite?