there is often outrage at the way things are priced. And then once communities are ruled by the Wal*Mart principle, people then complain about being sold cheap shit.
Whole Foods has a niche. It sells quality produce, meats, cheeses and seafood at a premium price. But it often delivers better quality than the average supermarket. While Food Lion, Bi-Lo and Wal Mart in my area race to the bottom, if I want a good steak, I go to a butcher shop and get one.
We don't have to be beholden to the cheap guy, nor should we expect the stores charging more to stoop down. If enough people dislike paying a lot - Whole Foods will cease to exist, so some people (in fact a shitload of them) are indeed using Whole Foods.
Maybe I'm in the minority, but I shop at a variety of places. Local Farmers markets, Harris teeter, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Aldi (and soon Lidl), as well as BJ's. They all have strengths and weaknesses.
pretty much, it's a wonderful place just to woman watch.
Happily married though I am, I am also not blind. And the best places to admire without being creepy are 10Ks and 10 milers. Anyone can run (or walk) a 5K, and people who run marathons are, by and large, crazy and disgusting. So 10K through the Half is a pretty solid distance for watching.
and a Whole Foods 5 minutes away from me. I love both for different reasons. Wegman's by far kicks the crap out of any other local grocery store that I have been too. They have great quality, but I found that some of their fish is priced a little higher than Whole Foods. It really just depends on what you are looking for. I also like WF's ready made food more, especially the samosa's. I do prefer WF's, because of the variety and quality of some of their products. Oh and the woman of course.
and a Whole Foods 5 minutes away from me. I love both for different reasons. Wegman's by far kicks the crap out of any other local grocery store that I have been too. They have great quality, but I found that some of their fish is priced a little higher than Whole Foods. It really just depends on what you are looking for. I also like WF's ready made food more, especially the samosa's. I do prefer WF's, because of the variety and quality of some of their products. Oh and the woman of course.
Wegman's is interesting because their generic store brand is usually cheap, often cheaper than Walmart. So if you go and are disciplined you can save money. But the store is laid out so as to prevent you from being discipline. Quite brilliant, really.
Maybe I'm in the minority, but I shop at a variety of places. Local Farmers markets, Harris teeter, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Aldi (and soon Lidl), as well as BJ's. They all have strengths and weaknesses.
Except I went to Aldi's once and see no reason to go back. Havent been to the Lidl's just opened near us but will check it out soon.
As for WF, there seafood dept is outstanding. Both in quality and variety. But you get what you pay for.
And they really dont compete with TJ. Aside from produce and wine (and WF is much better for that), there is very little overlap.
Maybe I'm in the minority, but I shop at a variety of places. Local Farmers markets, Harris teeter, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Aldi (and soon Lidl), as well as BJ's. They all have strengths and weaknesses.
Me too. That way I get exactly what I want.
RE: ^ It actually really is a great place to meet women, Dive
They have very good prepared foods, cheeses, produce, etc. The one by me has a great beer selection. You shouldn't go there to buy cheerios and dish soap. But it's good for certain things. Like Trader Joe's.
Agreed.
I go there for theier deli meat.
It is THE best.
It puts Boar's Head to shame.
I get the Applegate Lemon Rosemary; I swear it is so good, I have it at breakfast like I would with bacon.
Maybe I'm in the minority, but I shop at a variety of places. Local Farmers markets, Harris teeter, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Aldi (and soon Lidl), as well as BJ's. They all have strengths and weaknesses.
Same here. If I can get something at Aldi, I'll get it there. Staples like ketchup, mayo, cooking oil, salt and pepper, etc. I'll buy some meats there, others not so much. Same with produce. Can't buy everything there, so I go to Kroger for other things. If I want baked goods or other prepared foods, I'll go to Publix now that we have one. Tom Leonard's Farmers Market (people in CT may be customer of his dad, Stew Leonard's) is great for produce and deli meats - they sell only Boars Head and everything is $6.99/lb.
RE: RE: ^ It actually really is a great place to meet women, Dive
Lots of good looking chicks shop there (think Julie Bowen in Weeds) and it's pretty easy to strike up a conversation without being creepy:
"Scuse me, have you ever tried this brand before? Any idea if it's good?"
Yeah, but then you end up with a chick who shops at Whole Foods
Only temporarily. Easy to lie your way to an exit. If they believe that organic red hibiscus root tea improves one's yoga posture for $16 a bag, they'll believe anything.
a couple years ago to see what all the fuss was about. I could not believe the prices. Ribeye steak was 21.99 a pound. You have got to be shitting me. No it was not wagu(SP?)
a couple years ago to see what all the fuss was about. I could not believe the prices. Ribeye steak was 21.99 a pound. You have got to be shitting me. No it was not wagu(SP?)
Most beef at Whole Foods is grass raised and hormone free. It takes about twice as long to raise a calf to slaughter weight this way, thus the extra cost.
that I don't understand about the grocery prices down South vs. up North - Deli meat and milk are ridiculously priced.
Boar's Head is usually $8.99 a pound and up. Milk is usually $3.49 on sale.
The sad thing is I can go to a meat place or deli in my hometown in NY and get meat for half that - that is better quality. I can go to a dairy and get milk more cheaply.
Then again, it seems like most everything else is less expensive. Not sure why those two are out of line.
that I don't understand about the grocery prices down South vs. up North - Deli meat and milk are ridiculously priced.
Boar's Head is usually $8.99 a pound and up. Milk is usually $3.49 on sale.
The sad thing is I can go to a meat place or deli in my hometown in NY and get meat for half that - that is better quality. I can go to a dairy and get milk more cheaply.
Then again, it seems like most everything else is less expensive. Not sure why those two are out of line.
Skim milk is $2.10-$2.60 a bottle here, Walmart or Wegmans. IDK why yours is higher.
... and over priced (imo). "Whole paycheck" is what I have heard them called. However, there is 1 about 1 block from my house. It's proximity is enough of a lure to get me in there at least once a week for certain stuff - prepared foods etc ...(aka dinner). I don't think I would ever use a shopping cart in there though.
Like I said there is 1 very close by to my house and it has been there for at least 25 years. I'm wondering if there will be a complete facelift or business as usual?
Trader Joes for packaged and Fairway and local farmers mkt for produce.
Glad I scrolled to the end. Game, set, match.
Save your money.
Good for you, but many don't have those options. Fairway is only available to a few areas near NYC. Trader Joe's is available to more, but is a destination trip that's not always convenient and they have a limited selection. Farmers markets are great, but they have a limited season and limited tines that don't work for everyone.
pretty much, it's a wonderful place just to woman watch.
Whole Foods has a niche. It sells quality produce, meats, cheeses and seafood at a premium price. But it often delivers better quality than the average supermarket. While Food Lion, Bi-Lo and Wal Mart in my area race to the bottom, if I want a good steak, I go to a butcher shop and get one.
We don't have to be beholden to the cheap guy, nor should we expect the stores charging more to stoop down. If enough people dislike paying a lot - Whole Foods will cease to exist, so some people (in fact a shitload of them) are indeed using Whole Foods.
Maybe I'm in the minority, but I shop at a variety of places. Local Farmers markets, Harris teeter, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Aldi (and soon Lidl), as well as BJ's. They all have strengths and weaknesses.
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is for the yoga pants.
pretty much, it's a wonderful place just to woman watch.
Happily married though I am, I am also not blind. And the best places to admire without being creepy are 10Ks and 10 milers. Anyone can run (or walk) a 5K, and people who run marathons are, by and large, crazy and disgusting. So 10K through the Half is a pretty solid distance for watching.
Wegman's is interesting because their generic store brand is usually cheap, often cheaper than Walmart. So if you go and are disciplined you can save money. But the store is laid out so as to prevent you from being discipline. Quite brilliant, really.
Except I went to Aldi's once and see no reason to go back. Havent been to the Lidl's just opened near us but will check it out soon.
As for WF, there seafood dept is outstanding. Both in quality and variety. But you get what you pay for.
And they really dont compete with TJ. Aside from produce and wine (and WF is much better for that), there is very little overlap.
Maybe I'm in the minority, but I shop at a variety of places. Local Farmers markets, Harris teeter, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Aldi (and soon Lidl), as well as BJ's. They all have strengths and weaknesses.
Me too. That way I get exactly what I want.
"Scuse me, have you ever tried this brand before? Any idea if it's good?"
Yeah, but then you end up with a chick who shops at Whole Foods
No Wegmans
No Costco.
Both threaten to come; neither delivers.
Agreed.
I go there for theier deli meat.
It is THE best.
It puts Boar's Head to shame.
I get the Applegate Lemon Rosemary; I swear it is so good, I have it at breakfast like I would with bacon.
Same here. If I can get something at Aldi, I'll get it there. Staples like ketchup, mayo, cooking oil, salt and pepper, etc. I'll buy some meats there, others not so much. Same with produce. Can't buy everything there, so I go to Kroger for other things. If I want baked goods or other prepared foods, I'll go to Publix now that we have one. Tom Leonard's Farmers Market (people in CT may be customer of his dad, Stew Leonard's) is great for produce and deli meats - they sell only Boars Head and everything is $6.99/lb.
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Lots of good looking chicks shop there (think Julie Bowen in Weeds) and it's pretty easy to strike up a conversation without being creepy:
"Scuse me, have you ever tried this brand before? Any idea if it's good?"
Yeah, but then you end up with a chick who shops at Whole Foods
Only temporarily. Easy to lie your way to an exit. If they believe that organic red hibiscus root tea improves one's yoga posture for $16 a bag, they'll believe anything.
Most beef at Whole Foods is grass raised and hormone free. It takes about twice as long to raise a calf to slaughter weight this way, thus the extra cost.
Boar's Head is usually $8.99 a pound and up. Milk is usually $3.49 on sale.
The sad thing is I can go to a meat place or deli in my hometown in NY and get meat for half that - that is better quality. I can go to a dairy and get milk more cheaply.
Then again, it seems like most everything else is less expensive. Not sure why those two are out of line.
Boar's Head is usually $8.99 a pound and up. Milk is usually $3.49 on sale.
The sad thing is I can go to a meat place or deli in my hometown in NY and get meat for half that - that is better quality. I can go to a dairy and get milk more cheaply.
Then again, it seems like most everything else is less expensive. Not sure why those two are out of line.
Skim milk is $2.10-$2.60 a bottle here, Walmart or Wegmans. IDK why yours is higher.
Boars Head is usually 10 bucks except at Tom Leonard's, though.
I like the small Kings in Ridgewood. I can get everything I need and not walk 2 miles in the process.
They sell Land O'Lakes milk for $2.50 per half gallon.
I'm not walking in to BJ's for milk. When I go though I always pick up a half gallon.
I usually buy almond milk anyway now, I like it better. Sometimes we'll get regular milk, but only on occasion.
... and over priced (imo). "Whole paycheck" is what I have heard them called. However, there is 1 about 1 block from my house. It's proximity is enough of a lure to get me in there at least once a week for certain stuff - prepared foods etc ...(aka dinner). I don't think I would ever use a shopping cart in there though.
Glad I scrolled to the end. Game, set, match.
Save your money.
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Trader Joes for packaged and Fairway and local farmers mkt for produce.
Glad I scrolled to the end. Game, set, match.
Save your money.
Good for you, but many don't have those options. Fairway is only available to a few areas near NYC. Trader Joe's is available to more, but is a destination trip that's not always convenient and they have a limited selection. Farmers markets are great, but they have a limited season and limited tines that don't work for everyone.
This is the correct take. Also, the Whole Foods in TriBeCa has a ton of talent. And a decent beer selection.