Dear Liza,
There are so many little businesses in our Sunnyside neighborhood, it is hard to keep up with them all. Our closest Mini mart, Belmont Market, was bought by Genevieve and her family in the spring of 2021. Here is the mural they had done a few years ago.
I stopped in the other day, and saw all sorts of new work being done!
Genevieve and her newest little one were working, and she told me all the news of our local go-get-it market.
They have been doing well enough to finance some renovations, so they are taking out old shelving and updating the flooring. They aren’t allowed to pull up the patchwork of old flooring (I’m guessing it is asbestos tile… it looks like what I grew up with) so they are leveling all the layers as best they can before laying some new flooring down.
They are also taking down years of old, cluttered advertising to give the place a fresher look. Last weeks’ ice storm put them behind on painting and a whole week short on income, but Genevieve continues to smile and be hopeful.
The inventory will also be elevated, with an eye to what will do well in our diverse neighborhood. I put in a good word for Grandpa Nelson’s favorite, Neccos! They will be offering coffee by the cup, with beans from Equal Exchange coffee roasters, who provide beans for Trader Joe’s markets.
When you come to visit, I’ll take you by and we’ll get some snacks.
Love,
Grandma Judy
Dear Liza 