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Thursday, July 18, 2013

Gelson's for SALE?

Say it ain't SOOOOOO!!!!
Looks like they already closed the Gelson's I used to shop at when I lived in the LaLa area...the one that Chef Curtis Stone loved to corner shoppers at.

Compton-based Arden Group operates 16 Gelson’s Markets in Southern California, in upscale areas like Marina Del Rey and Pacific Palisades. In a statement, Arden Group said it’s exploring “strategic alternatives, which may include a possible sale of the Company.” - KPCC

The 16-unit chain, headquartered in Encino, has developed a reputation for celebrity clientele and locates its stores in well-to-do areas such as Santa Barbara, Pacific Palisades and Newport Beach; certain ones feature red-carpet-quality service such as valet stands. The company is known for its pricey imported foods, specialty brands and sushi. Some stores host gelato bars and meat carving carts. While less upscale grocery chains such as Vons offer prepared-food counters licensed by Panda Express, Gelson's customers get celebrity chef-inspired meals from Wolfgang Puck Express. - Latte Times

Labels: Gelson's, grocery stores, Pasadena, Santa Barbara

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Saturday, September 10, 2011

Des Reves bakery inside of Gelson's Santa Barbara

actually IS Renaud's....just under a different name.

Labels: bakery, Gelson's, Renaud's

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Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Renaud's is coming to Gelson's Santa Barbara

Renaud's Amazing chocolate macaron by santa barbarian

Renaud's Amazing chocolate macaron, a photo by santa barbarian on Flickr.

Jeannine's Bakery is moving out...and Renaud's is moving in...even though they have a restaurant a couple stores down.

Renaud's Express, perhaps? Hey...anything I can do to get my macarons quickly!

Labels: bakery, Gelson's, Macaron, Renaud's

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Monday, August 01, 2011

Happy 60th Anniversary, Gelson's!

Gelson's Market, a photo by jericl cat on Flickr.

Designed by Stiles Clements, the shiny new Gelson’s Market was modernistic in design and had the air of a building set in a tropic land. Inside, from roof to floor, the market’s front had a glassed instead of a cement front, an industry first. It was completely air-conditioned and heated. Huge circulating fans and giant heaters guaranteed a complete circulation of clean, fresh air of proper temperature every five minutes. Specially designed fixtures in all departments afforded ample display of the peerless selection of items which Gelson’s handled.

Spacious aisles — which would become a Gelson’s hallmark — and large shopping carts were available to make shoppers’ selection of merchandise a pleasure. The first Gelson’s also set the stage for what would become Gelson’s tradition of exemplary meat and seafood. The store had an ultra-modern, self-service Meat Department, with stainless steel and enamel cases running the building’s full length. Behind these cases, in full view of the customers — when you’ve got it, flaunt it! — was the meat cutting and wrapping room. - Gelson's

Labels: Anniversary, Gelson's, grocery stores, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Supermarkets

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