S.O.S. {Shoppers On Site}, Pasta Edition, 10/28/16

October 28, 2016

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By Candace Byington and Chris Watson

There are always lots of places to buy pasta. We found four local markets that not only have great conventional pasta but also have a wide selection of pasta alternatives and pasta embellishments. This week we look at the undisputed champion of all things pasta, Sofos. Plus Walt Churchill’s Market, The Anderson’s, and Sautter’s

Sofo’s

Sofo’s simply can not be beat when it comes to shapes, sizes, and brands of pasta. However, hidden amongst the olives, Italian meats, and plethora of pasta shapes are jars and cans of deliciousness that simply can not be found anywhere else in town. As always, we just love Sofo’s.

One of the best olive bars in town. We expect nothing less from Sofo’s

Playing to their original store intent, Sofo’s has some great hard and aged cheeses for pasta

Grilled artichokes? How about that for an add to pasta or a frittata

One of our favorite pizzas from the fresh case at Sofo’s

And often overlooked section of Sofo’s. They have a respectable wine selection

Sofo’s sports one of the best selections of peppers, tomatoes, and other jared pasta adds

Cut in the store and never been near a jar Parmesan cheese at Sofo’s

Just lots of varieties and shapes of pasta at Sofo’s

Sofo’s has a fabulous selection of olive oils at a range of prices

Sofo’s has an interesting selection of tomato products for making your own sauce

Walt Churchill’s Market

At both locations WCM has a great selection of alternative, unique, and regular pasta both mainstream and small company produced. Plus all their other great stuff and WCM is one of our favorite Market Americana’s.

The Anderson’s

The Anderson’s has an average selection of pastas abut it is all the other stuff that we like. A wine section that is one of the better in town, excellent produce, regionally produced sauces, plus a bakery that always carries something to shove the past onto your fork and soak up the sauce afterwards. Plus MacQueens cider is in abundance.

Clevand’s own pasta sauce at The Anderson’s. Go Tribe….

The Anderson’s has a good variety of pastas that are not what you would find in a mega mart

The Anderson’s has a solid selection of specialty and alternative pastas

The Anderson’s has an excellent selection of oils and vinagers by the cask

No, it isn’t actually spaghetti but it is local and delicious. At The Anderson’s

Not pasta but it looks amazing. At The Anderson’s

MacQueens own apple cider at The Anderson’s

Sautter’s

One wouldn’t necessarily expect to find a good selection of alternative pasta at Sautter’s but you can. Beside the convienence of both locations (Waterville and Downtown Sylvania) and the fact that you can do so much other shopping while looking for pasta, Sautter’s has a solid selection of pasta products from conventional to exotic.

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