Roundy's Opens its Largest Ever Mariano's in Chicago
MILWAUKEE, WI – Roundy’s is opening up its largest ever Mariano’s location in Chicago today.
Coming in at more than 83,000 square feet, this two-story location will offer shoppers an “unparalleled foodie experience” with high-end departments and traditional grocery staples.
As Roundy’s 34th Mariano’s store, the location will anchor the NewCity development at 1500 N. Clybourn Avenue near the CTA Red Line North Avenue/Clybourn station. The company expects that the store’s opening will bring approximately 540 new jobs to the Chicago area, according to a press release.
“We are constantly evolving to better serve the needs of our customers, and our store at NewCity is no exception,” said Bob Mariano, Chairman, President, and CEO of Roundy’s. “We of course have the traditional grocery staples, but with unique features like fresh smoothies, sushi, and smoked barbeque, we offer an experience unlike anywhere else.”
As Mr. Mariano mentioned, the store brings a wide array of unique store enhancements that are meant to appeal to everyday shoppers and foodies alike. Some of these examples include a VEG’D department, which features freshly-prepared vegetarian and vegan food options, as well as a SQUEEZ’D department that provides customers with made-to-order fruit and vegetable smoothies.
Other enhancements include:
- Vero featuring premium coffees with on-site, fresh-roasted coffee beans, as well as locally and homemade gelato prepared with traditional Italian techniques
- Cheese and Charcuterie with a variety of regional and international cheeses that can be cut-to-order and specially wrapped, along with an extensive selection of salumis, a hand-pulled mozzarella station, and an olive bar
- Todds BBQ offering daily smoked brisket, ribs, and more, all with a variety of sauces to fit shoppers’ tastes
- Oyster Bar featuring the freshest shucked oysters and specialty seafood dishes
- Full-service Pharmacy with friendly and accessible pharmacists, immunization services, the Mariano’s Prescription Savings Club and the unique PharmaSmart Blood Pressure machine
The Roundy’s Foundation will make a donation to non-profit organization After School Matters to support their cause in providing after-school and summer opportunities to more than 15,000 Chicago high school teens each year, as well as celebrate the store’s grand opening.
