Where I just moved from in Richmond VA, we had both stores Trader Joe's and Fresh Market. I have to admit I hardly ever look at prices when I shop, I feel as far as food if I like it and want it, I buy it. But, the big difference between those 2 stores is the price. Trader Joe's prices are a lot less then Fresh Market and Charles Shaw(2 buck chuck in California) wine, which is their own brand is excellent wine. With that said, I am going to pour myself a glass of wine!

:agree: I love Trader Joe's prices! Great food and great prices.

Suzanne

Fresh Market is more like Whole Foods, but I would describe T.J. as bargin gourmet. We buy their cheese, nuts, chocolate, coffee, and eggs here in MD. Love the quality and prices. I don't know about distribution problems since there is an Aldis near TV. Aldis is owned by the same group that owns Trader Joe's.

Here in California we have Trader Joes-I love them! but I love The Villages more. I'll survive without TJ and if they come to TV, I'll be be elated, plus living in Dizzyland.

Trader Joe's Expands
 

From a friend.

Trader Joe's has decided to add 5 more stores in Florida and are currently looking in Gainesville and Orlando. The Villages Real Estate agent is trying to get the developers for Trader Joe's to visit here, but they rarely rely on real estate sales people.

They do have the petition of over 800 names but it is time to step up the recognition of the Villages.

I propose on February 1, 2012, everyone access the Trader Joe's website, go to the contact page and use the request a location drop down to submit your name, email address and request for the Villages. If hundreds and hundreds are sent in on one day, they would need to pay attention to The Villages, or we can only hope.

You will get a computer email generated from them but you will not be added to any spam list.

http://www.traderjoes.com/about/index.asp


Thank you all so much in your efforts, please pass along to everyone you know that will take a minute sometime on the 1st to show Trader Joe's how much we want them here.

Please pass along so we can have lots of action on February 1.

Tee Shirts for Sale in California:

"Friends Don't Let Friends Drink Two Buck Chuck"


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Hey you 2 Buck Chuck fans, you may want to try Winking Owl wine at Aldi. Not bad and only like $2.79 a bottle. It's worth a try.

Well, Aldi and Trader Joe's are owned by the same parent company, so maybe there's a 2 Buck Chuck corporate vat somewhere:icon_wink::icon_wink:

I've been shopping at Trader Joes on a weekly basis for years in MA. They are a unique store that offers very good Trader Joe branded items as well as beer and wine. Yes, that includes there famous Two Buck Chuck which in MA is $2.99 per bottle. I've never hesitated to buy this wine by the case, especially when hosting parties. Yes, it would be nicebto have a Trader Joes close to TV.

Regarding wine deals, IMHO, one of the best deals is Black Box. It's a box wine and boxed wines have improved leaps and bounds. Once opened, your wine can last up to a month. I purchase Black Box from Sams for about $16 and given you get the equivelment of 4 bottles in the box, that breaks down to about $4 per bottle.