I live in a city with both super expensive high end grocery stores and farmers markets, as well as very cheap and affordable (mostly immigrant run) ones. Sometimes the people from the first group think the reason the prices are low is because of quality or whatever, instead of just their own racism and classism.

I don’t see a world in which a Chinese or Mexican grocery store can survive their immensely demanding clientele (aunties) without being both good quality and affordable.

@skinnylatte and shorter queues at the desi bazaar in Jackson Heights compared to the hectic Whole Foods in Manhattan. Bonus: 10lb red onion for same price as 3lb at WF.
@espen much better range of pappadums too.