> ...consuming decent but not spectacular mass-produced and inexpensive... Sadly, in a crowded city, the economics don't incentivize retailers to hold middle-t

> ...consuming decent but not spectacular mass-produced and inexpensive... Sadly, in a crowded city, the economics don't incentivize retailers to hold middle-tier goods. High ticket items have better margins for the same shelf space. Low ticket items ensure some sale. But that decent mustard you can find in any suburban supermarket? Never in a city corner store. Which is to say, you've a nice dream that, often, unintentionally our society conspires against allowing.