“That’s how everybody knew it was a Portuguese grocery store.” – Manuel Santos, Hamilton, ON

“We didn’t normally open in the evening, but for ice cream it was worth it.” – Gregory Bryce, Whitehorse, YT

“We call it plantain. There are many kinds of plantain, but here you only call it banana. BAH-NAH-NA.”- Sinappu Santhiapallai, Mississauga, ON

“Bananas, ten cents a pound!” – Lynn Farrell, Kincardine, ON

“Back in the day my dad used to take me to the City Market. On Saturdays, it was the best place to go!” – Terry Travis, Windsor, ON