Mariano's Opens Third Market in Chicago; The Famous Bella Cupcakes Cost $2.25

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Beginning tomorrow, Wisonsin-based Mariano's is shaking up the grocery store scene (who knew) on Chicago's northwest side. This is your newest destination for homemade gelato, fresh pizzas baked on-site in a traditional (imported) stone-hearth oven, and artesianal imported cheeses. There's a lot to this store--so many features that you need to break them down one by one. It can get confusing, we know.

Welp, not to worry: we're adding up all the "1+1 situations" and doing the math for you.

Address: 5353 Elston
Opening at: 6AM
Closing at:10PM
Opens on: September 18
Stores nationally: 7
Stores in Chicago: 3
Estimated types of hummus: 40
On-site Sushi Chef: 1
Parking spots: 200
Famous Bella cupcakes cost: $2.25
Flavors of famous Bella cupcakes: 5
Donation to Common Threads: $2,500
Donation to Meals on Wheels: $10,000
Free hot dogs this Saturday: 11AM-3PM
· Mariano's Fresh Market [Official Site]
· Nordstrom Rack, ArcLight Cinema, Mariano's Coming to Elston [Racked]