V's is the best - especially if you live in the neighborhood and visit often. The store has become the centerpiece jewel in Forest Park - in fact, before I moved from my previous residence on Southside, a huge criteria for my new residence was a location from which I could easily walk to V Richards (and back with a bottle of wine and various hard-find-cheeses)!
Pros: The tarragon chicken salad rocks! Good parking, quality foods, inviting atmosphere, prices on many basic items are just as good as other stores
Cons: some specialty/pre-prepared items are pricey but the quality is worth it & supporting local, small business is an imperative!
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