Mercantinos are a big thing here in Italy. They sell second hand items primarily on consignment…read more The great thing about the consignment aspect is that after a certain amount of time the prices drop. Eventually the shop just owns them if they aren't purchased. This particular shop has a ton of options. Way too many for a quick walk through. Even if you know what you are looking for you really have to hunt through the store. So, give yourself plenty of time if you are on a hunting mission and check the dates. After 30 days you can usually ask for a discount.

Prix is a little discount grocery store that I love love love to stop at on my way home! It has all…read morethe basics and almost no frills. My favorite part is that they have some deliciously marinated meats in a frig right before the checkout line. I can be in and out of there in 10 minutes with everything I need to cook for dinner and not overspend on things I don't need just because they are there.