Corner Markets Exposed: Where Kansas City Middle-Class Ladies Pretend To Be Fancy

A harmless trend that's a bit pretentious but probably a WELL-DESERVED respite from holiday drudgery.

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"Americans are, paradoxically, more price-conscious yet more willing than ever to splurge on unique, high-quality foods. And while few of us have a true “corner grocer” anymore, the city is experiencing a quiet resurgence of places that fill that gap."

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