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I have really missed Trader Joe's! I don't get up to that area very much but will probably go to Concord Mills at least once before Christmas. Where is Trader Joe's in relation to Concord Mills?

:)Barbara
You'll love this. Taking 85 it's the exit before Concord Mills. You can't miss it. I'll get the exact exit number for you on my drive home tonight. I pass Concord Mills every morning and Trader Joe's on the way home. Too much traffic between Mallard Creek Church and Speedway Blvd on 85 at 5 pm.
 
You'll love this. Taking 85 it's the exit before Concord Mills. You can't miss it. I'll get the exact exit number for you on my drive home tonight. I pass Concord Mills every morning and Trader Joe's on the way home. Too much traffic between Mallard Creek Church and Speedway Blvd on 85 at 5 pm.
WooHoo! Thanks!!

:)Barbara
 
OMG ~ I was in there over and hour and a half just talking to displaced Californians. It was like we all HAD to be there the day it opened. We missed it by a day. And I don't think I walked out with any one thing that will make one dinner. I bought some great sounding vinegar, some chicken, did a lot of price comparison ~ WOW! such great prices. And I still spent $50. I got a lot, it just added up so fast.

Barbara ~ when you go, bring your own canvas bag and they'll enter you into a drawing for a $25 gift card. And they "don't discriminate" any bag will do.
 
Barbara ~ when you go, bring your own canvas bag and they'll enter you into a drawing for a $25 gift card. And they "don't discriminate" any bag will do.
Thanks for letting me know! We (my best friend and I) will be going next week on Thursday or Friday. I told her about Trader Joe's tonight and that we would have to go there too (in addition to Concord Mills). She sounds excited about it now too. :cool:

:)Barbara
 
Thanks for letting me know! We (my best friend and I) will be going next week on Thursday or Friday. I told her about Trader Joe's tonight and that we would have to go there too (in addition to Concord Mills). She sounds excited about it now too. :cool:

:)Barbara


I guess that means, I'm all the way out !!!!!!!! :cry:
 
Congratulations, on getting a Trader Joe's nearby. My store is an hour away. Here are a few of my favorites from TJ's:

wild and brown rice blend
blueberry bran muffins
sundried tomato and habanero tortillas
artichoke hearts
vegetable pad thai
Many of their nuts, trail mixes, or dried fruits
pita chips with sea salt
flaxseed tortilla chips
Genova pesto
whole wheat pita breads
sweet basil turkey chicken sausages

There are many more items that I cannot remember off the top of my head. I also like their beer and wine selection. Although, I have avoided the 2 buck chuck. Basically, I have rarely tried an item at Trader Joe's that I did not like.
 
Okay, I used to go to TJ's in California. This past weekend Trader Joe's finally opened in our end of Charlotte/Concord. I'm so excited but what to buy? Any recommendations? I used to buy whole nuts and spices in California but it's been 4 years.

What are your favorites from Trader Joe's? Apparently there's a wine, Two Buck Chuck, I'm told I should check out. Any experience with that?

I'm sooo jealous! Will they EVER come to Greensboro? They're supposed to open in Chapel Hill eventually, but that's like an hour away!
When I lived in NY, I used to go there. Now I have friends send me care packages.

Their Veggie Flax Tortilla chips are great, as are their savory thins (rice crackers). They have great deals on chocolate, and their Pound Plus is supposed to be excellent (from Belgium, and probably Callebaut), for a very low price. I've also tried their Swiss 71% bar, their 3-pack 72% bar (Belgian - probably Callebaut), and Chocovic Guaranda 71% - they're all excellent. Now, keep in mind, that all of these items may not be currently available - they discontinue stuff a lot to make room for the new.
Their Genoa tuna packed in olive oil is supposed to be very good - I'll have to get someone to send me some in my next care package.
 
Merstar, if they made it to Concord, they can make it to Greensboro. I have to go there (Greensboro at the Sheridan) in January, should I bring you something?
 
I guess we are pretty fortunate to have a TJ about five minutes from our house. I have been told that our TJ is a pretty small store compared to other locations. It is located in a shopping center and although small it is stocked with a lot of goodies.

The prices are very reasonable which I would think would be high because of the retail shopping center location. They are always busy but seem to be very customer oriented. The first time we were ever there I noticed a cashier open a register and then personally escorted the next person waiting on line at another register to his check out lane. This is such a difference from some of the supermarkets we shop where the cashiers are about as attentive to the customers as a sack of flour.

Some of our regular items are:
Panko Crusted Tilapia – We always keep some of these in the freezer for a quick crispy sandwich.

Peanut butter filled pretzel nuggets – I’m addicted.

Udderly SMOOth – An all purpose moisturizing cream. My Grandmother used almost the same thing years ago but it was called Bag Balm.

Castile Peppermint Liquid Soap- We use it in the shower every morning.

Frozen White Sweet Corn – The closest tasting to fresh picked corn I have ever found.

They have about the best price on King Arthur Flour anywhere in town.

The holidays usually bring some unique items to the TJ shelves but they are one time only so if you think you might like it you better pick one up.

We purchase many other things like, vitamins and supplements, juices, spices, wine, pasta, sauces and snacks and have never been disappointed with quality or service.
Before our dog had to be put down due to cancer we tried some of the TJ dog treats. He wouldn’t eat them and they told us to return the box and they gave us a full refund. A couple of buck$ on their part but pricele$$ in good relations.
 
I guess that means, I'm all the way out !!!!!!!! :cry:
Well, you can come with us if you want Honey Bunny, but I won't be able to buy you anything for Christmas if you are tagging along! ;)

More good news--we found out that there is another Trader Joe's even closer to us. We will go to the Concord one next week, since we will be up there anyway, but there is one on the south side of Charlotte too!

:)Barbara
 
I've checked it out already, that's why I'm envious. Although we do have SIX of them in Connecticut, they are 2 to 3 hours away. They aren't even in my area code. LOL I live in Southeast Connecticut, close to the Rhode Island border. There aren't any in Rhode Island at all. The others are near the Massachusetts or New York border. Just not fair. Penzeys, the spice place that I like to order from, is near the New York border. We need to talk to these people about opening places in the boonies!! LoL
 
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