Downtown Gets Fresh and Easy

A new outlet of the Fresh & Easy grocery chain is scheduled to open in the CityPlace Shoping Center downtown. Fresh & Easy has a smaller, friendlier vibe than the bigger stores, along the lines of Trader Joe's. This one will be awfully close to the Albertson's on Long Beach Boulevard, so we'll see if the town's big enough for the two of them. There's already a Fresh & Easy at 6436 Spring Street which seems to be holding its own against the big boys. The more food the better is what I say.