December is a time to look back at the year and acknowledge our achievements, and it’s a time to look forward to the future and think about setting new goals. It’s also a chance to take a historical look at where we’ve been, which is why we’re proud to present how far Nugget Markets’ extraordinary Sustainability Program has come since it began six years ago!
When it comes to great gifts, you can’t go wrong with food. Thanks to our Specialty Grocery Buyer, Josh Dwinell, we offer more than 15,000 gourmet goodies fit for any food lover. With 22 years of grocery experience, Josh curates the amazing selection of dry goods across our stores, specializing in specialty, gourmet and organic products from around the corner and around the globe. It’s a big job, but Josh juggles it all like the pro he is.
Complex, cultured and aged to perfection... We’re talking about cheese and wine, of course, and no holiday celebration is complete without them. Great for gifting, indulging, small celebrations and big flavor alike, these two food groups are a natural pairing across the board. Luckily, Mike and Jeremy are also a dynamic duo, leading our teams of wine stewards and cheesemongers and their respective departments to delicious new heights every day.
What better way to get in the holiday spirit than with a warm cup of coffee or tea and some fresh-baked sweets? Our amazing Coffee & Juice Bar and Bakery both bring joy all year long, and the holidays are no exception! Tina Moore and Kara Chan are the fearless leaders behind our talented bakers and baristas, so we asked them a few questions to see how they’re pulling out all the stops to make the holidays extraordinary.
From traditional turkeys to succulent standing rib roasts and other premium proteins, our amazing Meat Department has just what you need to make the centerpiece for your feast. These amazing meats don’t just magically appear in our stores though—there’s an art to sourcing the very best proteins from a variety of premier partners. Artisans themselves, Bill and Sarah work hard to put the “eat” in “meat” and make every store's Meat Department a masterpiece.
As anybody in California knows, water is a scarce and expensive resource. This has been especially evident with some of the worst drought and fires on record and historical rainfall and flooding. Here at Nugget Markets, we work with a water conservation mindset and host many best practices that safeguard this natural resource.
If you’ve ever been to one of our stores, you know premium produce is the hallmark of what we stand for—fresh, flavorful and the very highest quality with a special love for local. We partner with farmers, ranchers and producers in our area and receive produce deliveries 6–7 days a week to share a cornucopia of amazing fruits and veggies with our guests all year long, all while supporting the communities we call home.
Is it true? Could it be? At long last, the holidays are finally here, which means our newest Field Guide is, too! We enlisted our experts to create this comprehensive guide to wintertime merriment, so flip through the pages for all sorts of pro tips on how to have the holliest, jolliest holidays yet.
At Nugget Markets, we’re known for our fantastic food because real chefs take pride in crafting our entrées, sides and meals from scratch with love, creating a fine dining experience our guests can enjoy right at home. You’ve likely met some of our talented chefs whenever you visit our stores, but here’s your chance to meet the extraordinary women who lead our kitchen teams from behind the scenes.
As smoke continues to fill the sky, wildfires continue to burn across Northern California, putting our families, friends and neighbors at risk. To help support those most affected by the fires, Nugget Markets has launched a $10,000 matching fund drive at the check stands across all our stores. All donated funds will benefit the American Red Cross' efforts to support community members in Northern California that have been displaced or lost their homes due to the current wildfires.