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Shoppers flock to new Mariano's in Palatine

Droves of shoppers have begun filling the aisles of the long-awaited Mariano's Fresh Market, which opened its doors early Tuesday in Palatine.

The upscale grocery store, which bills itself as having world-class shopping at competitive prices, is the fifth Chicago-area Mariano's location, joining stores in Arlington Heights, Vernon Hills and two in Chicago.

The 70,000-square-foot building, at 545 N. Hicks Road, features amenities including more than 300 parking spots, a cafe with indoor and outdoor seating, pharmacy, access to certified dietitians, coffee and homemade gelato bar, sushi bar and partnerships with local restaurants.

  The weather was agreeable for the grand opening of Mariano’s Fresh Market Tuesday in Palatine. Bill Zars/bzars@dailyherald.com
  Butchers give advice to customers at the meat and seafood department during the grand opening of Mariano’s Fresh Market Tuesday in Palatine. Bill Zars/bzars@dailyherald.com
  Shoppers crowd the aisles as they check out the new Mariano’s Fresh Market Tuesday in Palatine. This was the grand opening of the third Northwest suburban store in addition to Mariano’s two Chicago stores. Bill Zars/bzars@dailyherald.com
  Floral department manager Karen Kunz, right, tells customers about the giant Valentine’s Day display made of Forever Roses during the grand opening of Mariano’s Fresh Market Tuesday in Palatine. Bill Zars/bzars@dailyherald.com
  Shoppers check out the bakery during the grand opening of Mariano’s Fresh Market Tuesday in Palatine. The Palatine location is the third to open in the Northwest suburbs, following the Arlington Heights and Vernon Hills stores. Bill Zars/bzars@dailyherald.com
  Janice Nyberg, left, and Genny Robinson, both of Palatine, check for specials as they shop in the international aisles on opening day of Mariano’s Fresh Market Tuesday in Palatine. Bill Zars/bzars@dailyherald.com
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