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Special edition longo's celebrates over 30 Years in oakville 19 Friday, September 20, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com 3|| Thursday, September 12, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com What makes Longo's so unique? "The best produce, hands down!" mangos." Amy proudly shares the fact that she has lost 75 pounds in one year on Weight Watchers and says since fruit is zero points on the plan; one of the secrets to her success is filling up on Longo's pre-made fresh fruit salads. "My favourite right now is the blueberry, papaya and mango salad you can buy at the salad bar," says Amy. "You can buy just a scoop or several scoops. It is so fresh and delicious. I also above Longo's Kitchen prepares fresh daily meals. go to Longo's to buy their fresh bread and treats. If story Maureen Scott you are going to have a treat, go there! Their Cherry Pie and Black When Amy McCleary moved to Oakville 25 Forest Cake are incredible--worth every years ago, even before she unpacked the point!" moving boxes, she headed to Longo's on When asked what makes Longo's "her Trafalgar and Dundas to shop for groceries. store", Amy quickly replies; "I've been shopping there since the "Three things; I like that when I want day I moved to north Oakville," says Amy. something quick I can get what I need and "Longo's changes with the times and has get in and out in five minutes. The parking everything I need. I am addicted to their is great, the staff is really knowledgeable fresh fruit; I am there almost every day and if you have a question they'll take you buying fresh fruit like strawberries and right to the answer in the store. The meat counter staff is so knowledgeable and if I need a custom cut, I go there. They also have pre-made healthy dinners that taste homemade. And, they have the best produce, hands down." That's more than three reasons, laughs Amy, as she adds a few more. "I also attended one of their in-store sessions with a dietitian and I went to one of their cooking sessions. That's where I learned how to read food labels which is really important to maintaining good health. I also like that they have a Morelli's Pharmacy on-site and I am just looking up the Weight Watchers points for Yogurty's as I want to try them out too!" Julie Dale-Colucci of Oakville put Longo's to the test last week. "I had family visiting from Rome and we had been out all day and I suggested we order two pizzas from Longo's," says Julie. "In Italy they are used to the best of the best. We ordered a Pizza Margarita and one of the new ones with artichokes, zucchini, peppers and cheese. Put it this way ­ four of us ate two large pizzas! They were great and my company said; `this is the way we make pizza in Italy'". "When I moved to Oakville 24 years ago I discovered Longo's," says Julie. "I'm very picky, I like to cook for my family and we like to eat good food. I like the produce and find that I just can't get that freshness anywhere else. The staff is great. If I ask someone, `how are these mangos?' they'll take out a pocket knife and let you try a piece. And they stand by what they sell. above Truffles from Longo's chocolatier, located in bakery. below Over 100 varieties of organic produce available every day. to be a partner in your new Oakville stores Proud Congratulations on your re-opening! A great team effort.