Fred’s Variety & Package Store

The previous reviewer was correct, Fred’s has very recently been rebuilt. What he didn’t realize is that it had JUST reopened a matter of days before, so they have a good excuse for not being up and running 100%.
There is a HUGE store nearby if you want wine. Fred’s is much more of a convenience store than a destination for liquor, and serves this role well.

Fred’s used to be a run down little convenience/​package store with cramped aisles and dusty shelves. In high school, we’d often stop there in the mornings to stock up on Jolt cola and other necessities. I have very fond memories of this litle store.
I stopped in to pick up some booze on my way to my parent’s house for a visit. I hadn’t been in there in years and I was greeted by a bright, clean, modern-​looking space. A major upgrade from the dingy décor of yesteryear. However, and maybe it’s just because there’s more space now, the store looked practically empty to me. There was only one or two of everything on the shelves which just made it look depressing. And, any store that calls itself a package store should have a decent booze selection, which sadly, this place did not. I wanted red zinfandel for me and blue curacao to make my mom «that magic blue drink you made me this summer» as she called it and neither were to be found.
Sooooooo, 2 stars for the less than adequate selection of booze and an extra star for the upgrades to the store.