Neither of them are one stop shops. I'm very disappointed with the new Publix formats (466A and Magnolia). The deli waits at this circle is worse than their traditional formats. Ordering online alleviates that somewhat. Depending on whether you are a Boars Head fan, Winn Dixie and southeastern brand cold cuts are way more affordable. The lack of a meat counter at the "new" Publix is disconcerting. Winn Dixie actually carries PRIME filets and ribeyes. Walmart at Colony surprised me, blowing away either of the other pricing on land o lakes butter, yogurt, ice cream, frozen dinners, produce (bananas at 30c / lb !). I recently bought a chuck roast on impulse there, and found it way too tough, even after a slow cook. On the higher and lower spectrum, Fresh market is pricey, has interesting specials and food for 4 dinner combos, but the line to the meat and seafood counter is totally unacceptable to me. Their bakery is very good. On the low end, I dont shop at Aldi;s .. i wont shop at a place that smells like old newspapers or a warehouse, and admit I am a brand snob. I also go to Costco in Orlando every couple of months, and buy PRIME steaks and nice size frozen lobster tails, which are better than any of the above
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