Fayette foodies

have two big reasons to rejoice.

The first occurred

late last month when the Cost Plus World Market opened at the Fayette

Pavilion.

As you enter

the store, the feeling is like a Pier 1 or other stores that offer imported

wooden tchotkes. But walk past all the knick-knacks to the back of the

store and discover a small international food market.

While the store

does not offer perishables such as meats and cheeses, it does offer several

items not found in other places in the county.

Cocoa from

Belgium, chocolate from Germany, olive oil from Italy and crackers from

Great Britain are just a few of the items for a fine international gathering.

The store also

offers an excellent choice of wine from around the world.

Foodies can

also rejoice in a few months when Harry's in a Hurry opens at The Avenue

shopping center in Peachtree City.

Harry's is

always mentioned as a food mecca in Atlanta, and its selection of gourmet

foods merits the good reviews.

While not as

comprehensive as the Harry's markets in Alpharetta and Cobb County, Peachtree

City's version will still offer wonderful bread, unique food items and

lots of prepared dishes.

Some of the

prepared dishes offered at other Harry's include wonderful pizzas and

pastas, along with traditional meat and vegetable items.

It seems like

Harry's will be a perfect match for the time-constrained Fayette and Coweta

commuter. Instead of worrying about what's for supper as you're trying

to navigate the treacherous Ga. Highway 74/54 intersection, just zip into

Harry's and that problem is solved.

Along with

Harry's, a sign at The Avenue indicates a Thai restaurant is on the way.

Just another sign that Fayette's food tastes are starting to improve and

getting a bit more sophisticated.