Costco Hits Manhattan  Manhattan's very first Costco opened its
doors this morning. Located on 116th Street off the FDR—and
encompassing 105,000-square-feet—it's a slice of the suburbs in
the middle of the city. Oh, and the bargains to be had: three
pounds of almonds for $9.69; a five-liter jug of olive oil for
$19.99; 40-pound bags of dog food for $23.39! Although when you
factor in the cost of renting a storage unit—you won't be able
to keep all that crap in your tiny Manhattan apartment, will
you?—you can continue to buy your groceries at your local deli
for twice the price and you'll still come out even in the end.
[NYP]