Golden Farm’s main asset is its selection. They carry a range of processed and packaged foods, from national brands you’ll find at Foodtown to regional organic and imported brands. Nearly two thirds of the store is produce but you should be able to complete a full shop without an issue. They carry a full range of grains, rices, and beans and many of your hard to find pantry goods: whole grain and unbleached flours, minimally processed sugars, Bon Maman preserves, barley, and Arborio rice along with General Mills, Domino, Smucker’s, and Minute Rice. Short of buying your bread warm from the bakery, Golden Farms’ bread section is unsurpassed. Loaves of loosely wrapped French, sourdough, challah, and rye are on offer as well as flatbreads and dense, dark Eastern European breads from local New York City bakeries. Fruits and vegetables are marked with their country of origin and, while this may not be specific enough for those locavores among us, it at least gives you the option of choosing between the California grown grapes and those imported from Chile. Every once in a while you will spot a specialty produce item you are otherwise not likely to find outside of a farmer’s market such yellow plums, a bunch of dandelion greens, or an unusual melon.
(h/t Karma)