Paper or Plastic

The downtown grocery store will finally open in October according to this article in the Post-Gazette. The location should be fine for downtown residents -- it's an easy walk from most of the new buildings that are opening, and manageable from the residential buildings in Gateway Center as well. I can't imagine this will do much business with workers picking up something on the way home. This just won't be on the way for most people who work downtown. The issue will be whether downtown residents can provide enough business to make this venture viable. One thing that's encouraging is that Robin Fernandez is backing this venture. Fernandez is the one who saw the potential for the Strip District as an entertainment destination, then was smart enough to get out before it came crashing down.