Safeway Grand Opening

[Rob Tucker]

I finally checked out the new Safeway tonight. I was there before the grand opening but wasn't interested in the crush. The new store is great. For the most part the prices on my regular purchases are just the same.

I think what might be startling some people on prices is that they aren't used to seeing the high end stuff. Rack of lamb wasn't available before and it costs more than hamburger. The selections are much broader and that growth of selection involves a lot of tasty goodies on the higher end. The only thing missing is a salad bar.

So as far as I'm concerned Hilo just took a step into the 21st century in a way. Maybe that's good, maybe that's bad... but it is happening and Safeway won't be short on customers.