We wanted to take a minute to draw a little extra attention not only to the winners who submitted photos to last week’s contest, but to the diverse group of retailers those photos represented.
First Place: Nicole’s submission from The Fresh Market, a national grocery chain focused on fine foods and fresh produce. While readers are the ones who chose this entry as the winner, we can certainly see why. A diverse selection of mushrooms and the ability to select just the right amount from free-standing baskets make quick work for busy home cooks.
Second Place: Adam’s submission from Chicago’s French Market. The French Market, new to the city of Chicago, aims to be exactly what the name implies: a French-style market made up of many different vendors providing seasonal, local fare. While the booths are smaller than what a traditional grocery store provides, we’re impressed that there’s no shortage of mushrooms with five varieties represented. Julia would be proud.
Third Place: Rachel’s submission from HEB. Again, a store that offers consumers the attractive choice between hand-selecting their own mushrooms and convenient, still-fresh packaged selections. As an occasional Mushroom Channel contributor, we trust that Rachel knows her mushroom shopping!
