options for the conscious shopper. Real Canadian maple syrup can be found in the store, as well as seafood fresh from New England which is caught, frozen, and shipped overnight. The fish is “Better than what you’ll find in a chain grocery store,” Jason remarked. In addition, Old Town Provisions is the only store in Columbus that sells Dr. Squatch soap products, which ordinarily must be ordered online.
By Natalie Downey
Something Old, Something New & Plenty Of Support For Local Business
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town wouldn’t be complete without a general store, and a brand new shop in Old Town (8201 Veterans Pkwy) has brought that missing element to the charming southern-style community.
Old Town Provisions is a full-service market unlike any other in Columbus, offering everyday, familiar items like spaghetti sauce and toothpaste as well as specialty products that are hard or impossible to find anywhere else in the area. Owners Jason and Lisa Breaux opened the doors to their store in September after recognizing a need for something that Old Town didn’t have. The charming community of Old Town is a mix Lisa & Jason Breaux of both residential and commercial space, and is designed to resemble, well, an old town. One of the neighborhood’s appeals is its amenities and the convenience of
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shopping, dining, and going to the optician all in one’s neighborhood. This is why Old Town Provisions chose a perfect spot when they chose to set up shop in Old Town. Just a walk away for residents, and conveniently located in the shopping area for daytime visitors, the store is the perfect stop on the way home for dinner ingredients after a long day, or to browse for something delicious on a lazy Saturday. A convenient shopping experience plus a loyalty to supporting local businesses are the bread and butter of Old Town. “We try to work with as many local vendors as possible,” says Jason. “I really believe in supporting small and local businesses.”
“You can come in here and get everything you need to make a meal,” Jason pointed out. From lobster tail to ice cream, the store sells each element needed to host the perfect dinner. But for the person who doesn’t have time or perhaps would rather not make a meal, Old Town Provisions works in collaboration with The Food Mill in Columbus to offer fully prepared, healthy meals for individuals or families.
Among the many locally made offerings in Old Town Provisions are locally grown fresh, organic produce, locally sourced sausages and eggs from Turntime Farms, coffee from Fountain City Coffee, kombucha from Beejou Kombucha, local yogurt from Pecan Point Farm in Hurtsboro, local honey, fresh meat from Woodhouse Meat Market, specialty cheeses, and a lot more. When local options aren’t available, Jason focuses on selling consciously-crafted, highquality products from reputable vendors. The store is stocked with specialty vegan and organic products as well as keto products, and many other
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