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Fairway Market in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
- In a shocking twist, New York City has the best regional grocery store: Fairway Market.
- Whether you prioritize prices, selection, or customer service, Fairway Market is the best choice.
- I visited the Red Hook, Brooklyn, location on Wednesday afternoon for a look at why Fairway is the best regional grocery chain.
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If you're not from northern New Jersey, southwestern Connecticut, or New York City (and surrounding counties) - the so-called "tri-state area" - chances are you haven't heard of Fairway Market.
Heck, even if you are, there's a strong possibility you've never been to one. With just 15 stores, Fairway is one of the smaller regional grocery chains (there are nearly 100 Wegmans stores).
It's also one of the better regional grocery chains - Fairway is, by far, the best supermarket in New York City. I went on a tour of the Red Hook, Brooklyn-based store to find out why: