About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One day, while browsing Mariano’s aisles, a regular noticed something peculiar: every time he passed by the olive section, his cart started making an odd humming sound. His granddaughter, curious and skeptical, insisted on following him. They both soon discovered that only she could hear it too—an eerie yet gentle melody, as if the olives themselves were singing. Curious, they decided to test other sections. To their surprise, the humming followed them wherever olives were sold—but only when someone in their family was nearby. It turned out to be a quirky marketing gimmick: a delivery driver had accidentally left his old-fashioned radio inside one of the olive crates. Everyone laughed, and from then on, Mariano’s became known for its ‘singing olives’ during special family visits.
2. One morning, as a regular was loading groceries into his car, he noticed an unusual item in his shopping cart: a small, perfectly wrapped package labeled ‘Fresh Herbs’ with no price tag or barcode. Curious, he opened it and found not herbs but a handwritten note reading: 'For your cooking pleasure—enjoy!' Turned out Mariano’s had a secret tradition of gifting loyal customers unexpected goodies. The regular smiled, threw the herbs in his bag, and drove off, feeling like part of a special community.
3. In the late afternoon, a delivery driver was unloading boxes of fresh produce when he heard a strange noise coming from the backroom. Curious, he peeked inside and found himself face-to-face with a talking tomato. The tomato started speaking in a deep, gravelly voice, demanding avocados for his lunch. The delivery driver, startled but not scared, asked if tomatoes could really talk. With a wink, the tomato replied, 'Only in supermarkets like ours!' They both laughed, and the tomato went on its merry way, leaving behind only a basket full of ripe, juicy fruits.
4. In the early evening, a young child followed their parent through the Mariano’s aisles, pointing excitedly at rows of colorful fruits and vegetables. Suddenly, they stopped abruptly, eyes wide with wonder—pointing not at the produce, but at empty air where a giant, mischievous tomato seemed to float. Just then, an older gentleman in a Mariano’s apron appeared from behind some crates, gently smiling and saying, ‘Ah, another visitor to our floating tomato exhibit!’ Everyone laughed, realizing it was just a cleverly placed mannequin. The child giggled, while the parent whispered, ‘Guess I’ll have to shop here more often.’