Upon entering a classic supermarket, it is noticeable that the aisles are filled with big chains. However, step into Brighton Beach supermarkets such as Tashkent and NetCost and you can come to realize that they aren’t just stores but rather they are cultural time machines. They can satisfy your craving of hand-pulled noodles, homemade Napoleon cake, or a taste of grandma’s borscht; these immigrant-run bazaars serve up more than groceries. They dish out memory, community, and heritage with every bite.