CHANDLER, Ariz. — Bashas’ today debuted a new store format in Goodyear, Ariz., featuring a food court that offers customers a wide range of Italian, Asian and American cuisine, including paninis, fried rice, stuffed peppers, Mongolian beef and fresh pizza.

An indoor/outdoor seating area will allow shoppers to enjoy these prepared foods at the store, while a dedicated food court checkout area and a special “to go” area of the parking lot will speed up and simplify takeout ordering for customers wishing to take meals home. The department will also feature a catering service for local businesses and families, as well as a Starbucks kiosk with Wi-Fi access.

“This is a one-of-a-kind store design for our Bashas’ format,” store director Steve Stover said in a release. “We’re anticipating a great response from residents and businesses in Goodyear.”

The store held a special preview party yesterday evening, offering local residents the chance to sample the food and register to win prizes from Bashas’, including take-home giveaways and Bashas’ gift cards.

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