Yesterday was the grand re-opening of the newly refreshed Safeway that was last re-opened in 2011.  It's been a six-month project, and I would say it's better, but not any sort of total game changer.  The biggest difference is probably energy efficiency as a lot more refrigerated items are behind doors instead of in open shelving.  It all looks bright and shiny.

I didn't realize it was the re-opening, I just needed groceries, but the balloons, a DJ, food sample tables all over the store, a Burlingame ice carving (I missed whatever was being served) and the local street names on each aisle's signage made for a festive occasion.  Everybody got a Safeway scratcher ($2, $5, $10, etc) and we now have a B'game Concierge!  Kathleen B was near the front door doing conciergy stuff.  The mailer that went out to nearby residents has her email:  Burlingame.Concierge@safeway.com.  That could come in handy.  Here's the scene