Native Roots grocery prepares to open in Oklahoma City’s Deep Deuce area

This story was filed on October 21, 2012

BY STEVE LACKMEYER slackmeyer@opubco.com

Matt Runkle knew a downtown grocery was a top priority for area residents, but as he prepares to open his Native Roots Market in Deep Deuce, he has encountered some visitors who simply couldn’t wait for it to open.

“A lady came in four days ago and started shopping,” Runkle said.Read more on NewsOK.com

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