What is your favorite grocery store chain?
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chefkathleen
Sous Chef
When in Southern Ohio we like to visit this place.
Jungle Jim's International Market and Oscar Event Center - Fairfield, Ohio
Jungle Jim's International Market and Oscar Event Center - Fairfield, Ohio
apple*tart
Senior Cook
Well, that settles it. I'm moving to Russia! That looks like grocery heaven. 
My favorite grocery store was Fresh Market, before they closed the store out here. I'm still mourning, seriously. They had top-notch meats and spices, fantastic (albeit pricey) produce, a huge and wonderful selection of bulk foods, and lots of things I can't get elsewhere. I haven't had chocolate-covered peanut butter-filled pretzels in MONTHS. It's grim.
I get most of my produce at the Farmers' Market in spring, summer, and fall. I also get eggs, honey, and maple syrup there, along with some baked goods from time to time. For everything else, and in the winter, I do almost all of my grocery shopping at Meijer. It's big and clean and has a nice selection. Their store-brand organics are good quality and affordable. Their meat selection could be better. I also like that they're local (a regional chain based in MI). I like to support local businesses when possible.
Any relation to Bob Loblaw?
My favorite grocery store was Fresh Market, before they closed the store out here. I'm still mourning, seriously. They had top-notch meats and spices, fantastic (albeit pricey) produce, a huge and wonderful selection of bulk foods, and lots of things I can't get elsewhere. I haven't had chocolate-covered peanut butter-filled pretzels in MONTHS. It's grim.
I get most of my produce at the Farmers' Market in spring, summer, and fall. I also get eggs, honey, and maple syrup there, along with some baked goods from time to time. For everything else, and in the winter, I do almost all of my grocery shopping at Meijer. It's big and clean and has a nice selection. Their store-brand organics are good quality and affordable. Their meat selection could be better. I also like that they're local (a regional chain based in MI). I like to support local businesses when possible.
Any relation to Bob Loblaw?
GB
Chief Eating Officer
Of Bob Loblaws Law Blog fame?Any relation to Bob Loblaw?
apple*tart
Senior Cook
lol, a kindred spirit.
bandonjan
Senior Cook
When I go to Eugene, OR, my favorite grocery store is Market of Choice. I also
have to go to Trader Joe's, while not a full service grocery store, it still is a "must" to visit.
have to go to Trader Joe's, while not a full service grocery store, it still is a "must" to visit.
JoZee
Senior Cook
I like Whole Foods, Sunflower Market and Trader Joe. I think they sell some of the best food out there, and they sell organic products which I've noticed conventional grocers are finally catching on to.
Max Sutton
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RALEY'S Supermarket
I love to grocery shop at RALEY'S Supermarket. They have a great selection of food items. When I come across new ingredients to me in a recipe RALEY'S always stocks them. They've never let me down.
Max
I love to grocery shop at RALEY'S Supermarket. They have a great selection of food items. When I come across new ingredients to me in a recipe RALEY'S always stocks them. They've never let me down.
Max
chefkathleen
Sous Chef
Is it a Ca store only Max?
coffeedrin
Assistant Cook
Hi all. New to this forum. I am a nurse but I think I missed my calling. I love to cook. I learned knife skills from Foodnetwork and Emeril. To answer the post we have Publix markets locally and the Menonites farms here in Ky for fresh produce which is of course seasonal but awesome. Canning is a good alternative to saving what is now fresh. I am trying to freeze some tomatoes for later use. Has anyone ever done that and how did they turn out for use in soups in stews, etc.... or sauces?
Thanks to those who have time to answer any questions!
Thanks to those who have time to answer any questions!
babetoo
Chef Extraordinaire
looks like a fun place. lots of really good prices, course i am in so calif where food is sky high
msmofet
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waiters at a supermarket? hmmmmmmmmmmm we don't have waiters at any supermarket i have ever been to.
pennsy
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WOW, haven't seen anything like this since a visit to Harrod's in London. Certain Moscovites shop well.
jonnyjonny_uk
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pennsy
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Reality
I know; I've been in minimalist stores in the Slovak Republic. Bare/Minimal, need I say more. The shot with the fur coat in the Moscow store was telling. That's why a said certain Moscovites shop well. My favorite grocery store is a native AZ company called Basha's, and they are struggling. 14 stores are scheduled for closing in Phoenix. Somebody said the economy is getting better?
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I know; I've been in minimalist stores in the Slovak Republic. Bare/Minimal, need I say more. The shot with the fur coat in the Moscow store was telling. That's why a said certain Moscovites shop well. My favorite grocery store is a native AZ company called Basha's, and they are struggling. 14 stores are scheduled for closing in Phoenix. Somebody said the economy is getting better?
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MystieDawn
Assistant Cook
Market Street but I have only seen it in Texas.
chefkathleen
Sous Chef
Me too Mystie. And Central Market there as well. I love high end groceries.
