Lucky you, there are three news bits below, and you can choose all three!

1 - Order Your Polyface Thanksgiving Turkeys

The deadline to order your Polyface turkey is November 1st. The price is $4.99/lb. Choose from two sizes: 10-15 lb, or 15-20 lb. A downpayment of 50% is required. Stop in, or call Brian to reserve: 540-255-6811.

2 - Hot Meals for Cold Weather

Take the night off from cooking! Enjoy homestyle comfort foods made with local ingredients. We're introducing a subscription pick-up starting Friday nights very soon. We're finalizing details. The to-go meals will be just one more way to relax Friday night...

3 - NOVA BrewFest

Join us - virtually - as we attend the Northern Virginia Brewfest this weekend (Saturday, October 23). We'll be representing Staunton and several of our fellow independent businesses. We'll be posting updates, photos, and video live during the event to Twitter. Search #novabrew to find us in real time or after the event.

And remember, we're expanding our selection of chilled craft beer here at George Bowers!

Bowers Banter

Not one, but two new businesses are the talk here at the grocery! You've probably already enjoyed a meal at Mockingbird. If not, do so soon! We're so excited Mockingbird will be bringing more live music to town. We admire such an ambitious project and know it will enjoy much success.

Looking for that something special for your house? Look no further than our new neighbor, Junk and Disorderly. Libby has sourced some fine and eclectic English antiques, furniture, and collectibles. It's lovely.

Join us as we tour T&E Meats ("True & Essential") in Harrisonburg; this is where our bratwurst and chorizo are produced. Click here for behind-the-scenes!

(Did you miss our tour of Caromont Farms? Click here.)

ALSO NEW

Staunton coffee lovers know and appreciate locally-roasted Grains of Sense. We're proud to carry this certified organic, fair trade coffee and we're equally pleased to support another Staunton-based small business. Come in and we'll grind it for you.

Love fresh deli slices? We've upgraded our deli cold cuts to Boar's Head fine provisions.

BOWERS BANTER

Woot! Everyone is excited about Staunton City Council's decision to create a Green Task Force/Commission to act as a link between city green initiatives and local volunteer organizations. Thanks to those of you who took the time to sign the SG2020 petition. Your efforts make a difference!

Also... a big congrats to Carey over at The Sacred Circle celebrating his first year in business. Way to go, Carey!

• Thai noodle salad
• White bean and garlic hummus
• Eggplant capanota
• Kalamata olive tapenade

And, a brand-new selection of daily-made deli sandwiches "to-go". You can combine these with a drink and side for a quick, healthy meal (because it's too nice to stay inside!):

• Turkey/swiss/avocado on club white
• Hard salami/ham/mozzarella w/ fresh basil on marbled rye
• Corned beef reuben on marbled rye
• Grilled eggplant w/ red pepper/walnut pesto
• Vegan classic: peanut butter and jam

FOOD NEWS: Can you afford to eat ethically? Yes, says this article, provided you have basic cooking and planning skills. What do you think? Share your comments at our website.

BOWERS BANTER: George has the scoop. This week, people are talking about flame-throwing last week at the opening party for Spectrum Studios. We say, "hott!"

Your support of our shop enhances our community health. We thank you, and so do the local producers connected to our neighborhood grocery.

Green Initiative and Books, Glorious Books!
We "heart" Staunton Green 2020! This new group wants to reduce our energy footprint and develop a city task force to bring more green jobs to Staunton. We think they're being bold, and we love it. Get involved!

Wondering about our Green Commitment? Read it here.

Other good neighborhood news: Pufferbellies recently raised funds and donated 250 books to local school children. What a great idea. We catered the event, and proud to be a part of it. We love books!

You're Invited.
Join us at Mary Baldwin College this Thursday, 2/12, when we participate on a panel concerning "triple bottom line" businesses — those that aim to be environmentally sound, economically productive, and socially equitable. (Psst! We're catering the event, too. Free food!) Join us at 7pm in Spencer Hall.

Fancy Grocery: Dublin Coddle, or, WWJJD?
What Would James Joyce Do? The famous Irish writer might have enjoyed a hot bowl of Dublin Coddle, our "fancy grocery to go". This dish was one of his favorites. You can enjoy it while supplies last starting Monday, 2/9.

Dublin Coddle is a warm winter dish of pork sausage, bacon, potatoes and onion. We can't say it will spark your inner literary genius. But then again, who knows?

These Staple Goods Just In
Glass Bottle Coke (no corn syrup!)
Gluten-Free Brown Flour
Corn Chips with Flax
Sesame Chips
Saffron Jasmine Rice
Thai Black Rice
Multi-bean Soup Mix

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