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Sunday, December 25, 2011

What's Open Christmas Day

If you need a place to eat Christmas dinner or simply forgot to buy toilet paper - don't worry. These businesses will be open Christmas day.

Grocery Stores - Global Groceries - Hours: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. This small Indian grocery store is located inside the Global Mall. In addition to carrying Indian foods, it also has many of the items you would find in a typical grocery store. - Hong Kong Supermarket -  Hours: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Asian specialty store with a wide variety of merchandise, including fresh fruits and vegetables, noodles, spices, sauces, and a vast selection of bean curd products. There’s also an Asian food court on the premises, an arcade, a bank and free Wi-Fi.  - Tomato Japanese Grocery - Hours: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. This is the supermarket coupled with Sushi Yoko Japanese Restaurant. It offers a wide array of traditional Japanese groceries. You can also get prepared …

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

A Tour of International Markets in Norcross

You can eat your way around the world in a few-mile radius. Here's the plan for a tour of local flavor.

If you live in Norcross, you have the blessing of the world's foods at your fingertips. Here are the best places to find new flavors. Best for Vietnamese Food: Hong Kong Supermarket Though the name suggests you might just find Chinese specialities, Vietnamese is also a main cuisine of influence at this mammoth market. The packed bulletin boards at the entrance are a testament to how this markets serves as a cultural meeting place for the local Asian community. In addition to household goods, like ornate ceramic teapots at the bargain-basement price of $4.59 and traditional conical hats, you'll find a busy fish market with fresh, well-priced options and an incredible array of fruits and vegetables. Spiny green jackfruits, plump Asian pears …

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