When conceptualizing Meinhardt, Linda Meinhardt's intent was to create an unparalleled food emporium similar but superior to ... concepts in New York, London, and other major cities around the world. In 1996, Linda procured the current high-traffic Granville Street location for her venture. She then turned her focus to sourcing the very best products from around the world. With exceptional food quality and selection, Meinhardt showcases the best, the freshest, and the tastiest international gourmet products. The first specialty food store in Vancouver, Meinhardt quickly established itself based on its three key areas of strength: 1. Specialty food expertise and selection unparalleled in Western Canada. 2. European-style food shopping experience in a trendy neighborhood environment. 3. Linda Meinhardt's own unprecedented track-record of success in an ever-changing, highly competitive food industry. This solid foundation has led to outstanding business success and remarkable customer satisfaction. Meinhardt caters to an exclusive clientele who prefer the European concept of buying fresh ingredients on a regular basis. This explains why Meinhardt continues to grow regardless of the economy. Meinhardt has targeted a lifestyle customer who has an appetite for unique, quality, imported specialty foods. Providing basics, as well as gourmet foods, allows Meinhardt to connect with the Foodies of Vancouver and at the same time introduce the regular consumer to specialty foods they would not otherwise encounter. Meinhardt is extremely diverse, allowing everyone to explore his or her own individual food endeavorurs. After years of perfecting the Meinhardt concept, Linda sold the business to Buy-Low Foods LP who are committed to continuing and expanding on the vision created by Linda. Linda remains a friend and advisor to the business and her son, Michael, continues on as the General Manager and leader of the brand. read more