

Wil Gilbert, Moreno Valley store manager, said customers generally like the new features. She said that, too, was because of its abundant space. It also offers a bulk food station at which customers measure customized portions of trail mix, almonds, walnuts, cashews, pistachios, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried banana chips and other items. The Moreno Valley store also was the only one this month to receive an island displaying fresh cut fruit, guacamole and ready-made sandwiches and salads. (Photo by Frank Bellino, Contributing Photographer)

store in southern Moreno Valley, prepares smoe sushi for the store’s new sushi island on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Vincent Cheng, sushi chef at the Stater Bros. plans to add sushi islands at other stores that have adequate space, but Negrette didn’t know how many of the four stores being renovated in the fall will get them. It’s the only store big enough to accommodate one, she said. Of the five remodeled stores, only Moreno Valley has the sushi island, Negrette said. Cheng said he also fills special orders - in about five minutes - for those who don’t want anything from the shelf. Vincent Cheng, the store’s sushi chef, daily prepares various packages and sets them out, while answering customers’ questions. “I’m not really much of a raw fish person,” she added. While there, Ashley grabbed a $6.49 package containing a dozen California rolls and headed for the checkout line. Rancho Verde High School senior Ashley Banda said she likes the new sushi island that greets arriving customers where there used to be a soda machine. “We know a lot of our customers are crunched for time and they want healthy grab-and-go items for a lunch option,” Negrette said.Ī giant warehouse-sized store in southern Moreno Valley also was the recipient of special features. The stores were retrofitted with energy-efficient LED lighting and modern flooring, while offerings of premium wines and so-called grab-and-go food items were expanded. announced it was writing checks totaling $12,500 - $2,500 in each community - to local charities. The remodeled markets are in Jurupa Valley, Moreno Valley, Riverside’s Woodcrest neighborhood, Upland and Yorba Linda, officials said.

Markets remodeled five stores in three Southern California counties this month, including this one in Moreno Valley, which has a new bulk food station, as seen on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Sign up for The Localist, our daily email newsletter with handpicked stories relevant to where you live.
