London’s M&S Foodhall puts the veg in Valentine’s Day

LONDON — At a Marks and Spencer Foodhall in central London, or M&S Foodhall as it is billed here, fresh vegetables are on the menu this Valentine’s Day. The fresh-focused grocer is offering an inflation-busting “dine in” promotion this holiday that includes a starter, main dish, side, dessert and a bottle of Prosecco, wine or soft drink, for just 20 pounds — about $24.

Many of the side dishes from which shoppers may choose are vegetable-centric, such as asparagus spears; carrots, purple sprouting broccoli and fine beans; rosemary hasselback potatoes; a green vegetable medley; triple-cooked chips (french fries); and potato dauphinoise.

Flanking the Valentine’s Day display of meal components to go are wine to the left and fresh herbs to the right.

As shoppers enter the store, they are greeted by Valentine’s Day floral options and a full wall of grab-and-go fruit and fresh salads.

For a small-format grocery store, the M&S Foodhall on Earls Court Road offers an impressive array of value-added fresh fruit and vegetables.

An additional wall of salads, staples and ready-to-prepare fresh vegetables are just around the corner from the Valentine’s Day holiday offerings.