SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Russian Hill in San Francisco has a new market.
Bi-Rite opened Thursday on Polk Street between Broadway and Vallejo. It is in the same location that Real Food Company previously occupied.
Bi-Rite is known for stocking produce and fruits and vegetables from local vendors with the motto of building community through food.
There has been a lot of anticipation surrounding this location since it was announced two years ago.
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“I think people wanted a place that felt like home. They felt like this was part of their community and that they were going to serve their community,” said Sam Mogannam, owner of Bi-Rite. “And when people found out it was us, the excitement grew because of our 26 years of experience in this business.”
This is the third Bi-Rite market in San Francisco.
It has been present in the city for almost 80 years.
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