Cosentino’s Market holds grand reopening

By Kathy Feist

After six months of remodeling and expansion, Cosentino’s Market in Brookside celebrated its grand reopening on Monday, January 13.

“Per square foot, this is one of the best [markets] in Kansas City!” said John Cosentino, Vice President of Cosentino’s. “I think it’s one of the best we’ve ever put together. We’re very excited.”

The building, located 14 W 62 Terr., has expanded 18 feet west, giving the store almost 1000 square feet of new space.

Gone is the outdoor patio. In its place is a small cafe with indoor seating, carryout and public bathrooms. An expanded floral department graces the area with colorful fresh cut flowers.

Large red signage boasts of fresh sushi, deli meat, cheese and other items.

The modernized store has embraced a more energy-efficient operation with new deli, bakery and freezer cases, LED lighting, HVAC system and light-colored flooring (which cuts down the need for brighter lights).

“Everything is new but the walls and windows,” says Store Director Gary Arb.

Shoppers haven’t seemed to mind the construction.

“We haven’t lost much business,” says Arb. “Customers have told us coming in here has been like a treasure hunt everyday.”

“Our customers are appreciative of what we’ve done here,” says Cosentino. “We heard it coming in and out of the door as we were doing it.”

Cosentino’s has been in the Brookside location for 25 years, first opening the Price Chopper at 6327 Brookside and then purchasing Meiner’s Sunfresh (now Cosentino’s Market) in 2003.

“It’s very rare that you have two stores so close,” says Cosentino.

Cosentino and his father, Dante, decided a more high-end market concept would be a good fit for the Brookside community as well as complement the Price Chopper brand. “We put two different concepts together, and they both seem to fit the Brookside area.”

Cosentino says he’s grateful to the Brookside community and loyalty.

“We’ve been here for 25 years in this area, so we’re part of this community,” says Cosentino. “We want to show that we give back to the community and to their loyalty that they show us. We’re excited for the next 25 years.”