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This time around, we'd like to announce the imminent
reopening of one of the best places to obtain quality organic
produce on the west side of Vancouver, and that is West Pointe
Organics.
Originally located on West Broadway near MacDonald, West
Pointe predates the era of Capers and Choices and has always
been a reliable source for the best quality fruits and vegetables,
as well as dried goods and dairy products. To their credit,
West Pointe has always been focused on the vegetarian diet
and have never sold flesh foods, making it an ideal market
for vegans to shop (I always feel a bit queasy at Capers when
the person ahead of me at the checkout slaps a slab of purplish
meat on the conveyor). However, a few months ago they were
forced to vacate their longstanding location because of an
exorbitant rent increase.
Now, West Pointe is relocating to a new store at 2625 West
4th Ave (& Trafalgar, on the north side of 4th). The new
awning is up and recently I stopped by to find out when the
store would be opening. The owner, Terry, showed me around
inside (it looks great, a much nicer layout than the old store).
Especially worth noting is the consistently high quality of
their avocados and apples. RawBC members receive 10% off their
purchases with a valid RawBC membership card. So we are happy
to welcome back West Pointe Market.
Submitted by Thomas Keenliside
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