Ornate grocery store

Sometimes, it’s the interesting quirks that make a holiday enjoyable.  So, yes, we set out to see an ornate grocery store, known as

Yeliseev’s Food Hall (Yeliseevskiy Gastronom)

Now that is a ceiling
Now that is a ceiling
Awww pretty blue pretend flowers that are really choccies. What's not to like?
Awww pretty blue pretend flowers that are really choccies. What’s not to like?
This store was not built in a day
This store was not built in a day
Just wow right?
Just wow right?

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Just to prove that there were shelves and food
Just to prove that there were shelves and food

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Readers and librarians... here you go!
Readers and librarians… here you go!
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Those eyes are suggesting you pick up a drink