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RHODY GEM: A healthful
By Karen Greco
The Green Grocer
Natural/organic grocery store
We’re on the hunt for Rhody Gems! Every neighborhood has that secret, hidden, cool and unusual, or hole-in-the-wall spot that locals love. Email or tag us on social media using #RhodyGem to suggest yours, and we might just feature it!
What it is:
The Green Grocer is a mom-and-pop natural and organic grocery store, with a focus on local items, o ering 100 percent certified organic produce, plus cost-saving bulk food selections.
Where to find it:
In the heart of Portsmouth on East Main Road, find this grocer between the lights at Union Street and Glenn Road, beside the Portsmouth Veterinary Clinic.
What makes it a Rhody Gem?
Founded in 2007 by John Wood and Aly Marks-Wood, this husband-and-wife duo opened their health-focused grocery with the core belief that “healthy people are related to a wholesome environment, and that a wholesome environment produces healthy people.” With a community-first ethos, the attentive sta guides customers through an array of healthful choices. The produce section, filled with organic fruits and veg, is a riot of colors, while organic wellness and personal care products are nestled on wooden shelves, giving the well-organized store an eco-focused vibe. Whether vegan, gluten-free, paleo, or just into organic foods with no additives or pesticides, The Green Grocer caters to all diets. Stop by their prepared foods section and grab a healthy nosh to take to the beach.
The Green Grocer
934 East Main Road, Portsmouth TheGreenGrocerRI.com • @TheGreenGrocerRI Facebook: TheGreenGrocer
