Checkin' out my new neighborhood

I decided to take a break from unpacking and check out my neighborhood, the Inner Sunset. It was a bit cloudy out, but not too cold and not rainy. I decided to first go to the public library and get a card and then I would be off to Andronico's which has been described to me as "awesome" and then also as "pricey".

The library is about 5 blocks away and is tinier than what I am used to (not surprising given SF real estate) which means I will more likely be a requester and not a browser. I like browsing the library, but only when they have lots of options, which I got in Pittsburgh as well as in Montgomery County, Maryland. Oh well. At least it looks as though I will be able to easily request stuff.

I started heading back to Andronico's (only a few blocks away from me!) and happened to see a great little sausage shop called Underdog. I couldn't resist and quickly crossed the street to check it out. They have all sorts of sausage, chicken, pork, beef, as well as their vegetarian (Soy and eggs) and vegan (soy and gluten) sausages. I was sad to see that I couldn't partake of any of the veggie options, which sounded really good, but would kill me. Their meat sausages, thankfully, looked as or more delicious. I almost bought two, the italian and andouille, but realised they only take cash and I literally had an EMPTY wallet. Oh well, I guess I will be going back there in the future.

Andronico's... Yes, it is like Whole Paycheck. But I like it better in some ways. I guess I like that it isn't a national chain. Don't get me wrong, I like me my Whole Foods and definitely shop there, but there is something about smaller operations.

I will have to get used to the alcohol sold in the grocery store as well as the cheaper prices. It's amazing how much Pennsylvania taxes its residents on alcohol. And now, in Pennsylvania, there is even a 10% drink tax! I left just in time! (Well, it isn't like I drank/drink a ton, but if I go out for a drink with friends, that 10% extra on tax is painful!) So yay to more accessible alcohol! Wait... that didn't come out quite right. :D You know what I mean.