As a kid this shopping center was Vons (of course), the pharmacy/gift shop, Rusty's (with arcade games!), the health food store, Little Alex's, Xanadu bakery, and my mom swears there was an outpost of The Nugget where Bettina is when we first moved to town in 86, but I don't remember that one. Moving back in 2020 and seeing the changes is bittersweet, but I agree that the look and vibe are lovely, and nobody can argue with Rori's and Bettina for yummy-ness! :) Thanks for rounding up all the special little details!
Oh I love these details and memories Sarah. I think it would be hard to maintain the exact same tenants, with shifting demographics and real estate prices. But it certainly is a nostalgic object to me: I try to savor the innocence of it.
Loved the video. I still miss Dobbs. Right in that corner where Rori's is. Only it took up a lot more real estate.
I love the country mart! And dutch doors!
The country mart aesthetic is one of my favorite things about CA! A love perhaps derived from those formative experiences at Hobees and Juice Club. :)
I remember those days so well too. Juice Club had wheatgrass shots to cure a hangover…
As a kid this shopping center was Vons (of course), the pharmacy/gift shop, Rusty's (with arcade games!), the health food store, Little Alex's, Xanadu bakery, and my mom swears there was an outpost of The Nugget where Bettina is when we first moved to town in 86, but I don't remember that one. Moving back in 2020 and seeing the changes is bittersweet, but I agree that the look and vibe are lovely, and nobody can argue with Rori's and Bettina for yummy-ness! :) Thanks for rounding up all the special little details!
Oh I love these details and memories Sarah. I think it would be hard to maintain the exact same tenants, with shifting demographics and real estate prices. But it certainly is a nostalgic object to me: I try to savor the innocence of it.
What a wonderful article! Captured the charm of the Mart perfectly! Bravo!
Thank you Penelope! It’s certainly a local icon, the Mart 🎈