[Darield]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Rather than shop Publix, or Winn. Kroger’s delivery is worth every penny you save. Today asked for 2 green, 2 slightly yellow and 3 very ripe banana’s. All came perfect as ordered. Note in box for very ripe, enjoy ripe bananas on us. With a smiley face.

We're thinking of trying Kroger's. Thanks for letting me know that I can do that with our bananas. Really miss our King Soopers (Krogers) in Colorado. So much better than the choices we have here.

[Innserelli]

Thanks everyone for your responses. I guess I'll have to check out Fresh nd Sprouts.

What I am really looking for is easy and tasty quick meals, beyond the chicken and pizza offered in most stores. Trader Joes is a place we can occasionally shop in Virginia and we really like some of the Mexican and Asian prepared meals and side dishes that TJs offers. Anyway, I sure appreciate all the discussion and perspectives.

[Darield]

Originally Posted by mikeycereal

I used to like Trader Joes back when I lived in Vegas and was into juicing. They had some neat items but nothing that I've really missed since I stopped juicing and shopping there. Would love a place that sells fresh cold pressed juices because it got pretty messy doing my own and I'm just lazy to continue doing all that myself after a few years of it.

Recently discovered Fresh Market and after months of asking and searching found my nut butter fix! And at a very reasonable price. Okay so they have those in the Brownwood farmer's market on Saturdays but at $15 a jar much too expensive. And flavors they add to it while tasty just make the texture too goopy. At Fresh Market I bought almond and cashew butter freshly ground. The other brands sitting around in jars in other stores was just nasty. I always like to grind my own or have them already freshly ground and waiting a few days to be purchased.

As for Whole Foods I walked in there once a few years ago, looked at the prices and walked out. I will visit the Sprouts here once it's finished though.

Like another here said, everyone likes what they like. But I'll gladly check out some of the stores I haven't been to yet that were mentioned in the thread.

Our favorite for almond butter and raw pumpkin seeds is Earth Fare in Ocala. Such a shame that the Earth Fare here wasn't supported although the construction definitely worked against them.

[HospitalCoder]

Originally Posted by photo1902

I've been in Trader Joe's a handful of times. I never saw why people love them. To me, Fresh Market is far and above TJ's. Its like comparing Wegman's to Winn Dixie.

I know what you mean. The first time I went there I just didn’t get it. But then I bought several items in the frozen food aisle. Wow, amazing and unique meals can be found. So delicious I would order them in a restaurant. They also have cookies and candies that are fantastic. It’s not somewhere I personally would go for all my groceries but I wish it was closer for my frozen dinner fix.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Kennshoess@aol.com

Aldi’s is the brother of Trader Joe’s.

Originally Posted by rvalukonis

Trader Joe's is a subsidiary of ALDI's. Each has a different target market with TJ focused more on a younger demographic.

Aldi's is not a "brother" of Trader Joe's, nor is Trader Joe's it a subsidiary of Aldi's.

Are ALDI and Trader Joe's the same company? - Almost All ALDI

[Carlsondm]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Rather than shop Publix, or Winn. Kroger’s delivery is worth every penny you save. Today asked for 2 green, 2 slightly yellow and 3 very ripe banana’s. All came perfect as ordered. Note in box for very ripe, enjoy ripe bananas on us. With a smiley face.

I agree, Krogers has good quality and listens to the customer. Great prices. Sort of between Publix and Fresh Market.

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by photo1902

I've been in Trader Joe's a handful of times. I never saw why people love them. To me, Fresh Market is far and above TJ's. Its like comparing Wegman's to Winn Dixie.

Wegman’s, I love Wegman’s in Canandaigua. The Danny Wegman has a “Cottage” just down the road from us on the west side of the lake.

[OhioBuckeye]

I can’t think of anything but I had to pick something in TV, it would be Sam’s. Otherwise Nothing!

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Aldi's is not a "brother" of Trader Joe's, nor is Trader Joe's it a subsidiary of Aldi's.

Are ALDI and Trader Joe's the same company? - Almost All ALDI

^ This! The first Trader Joe's in which I ever shopped was near the original. I shopped in La Crescenta, which is immediately adjacent to the City of Pasadena (of Rose Bowl and Little Old Lady From fame) the home of the original small grocery store founded by Joe Coulombe back in 1967.

[Spike380]

We need a wegmans!!!

[Txcottage]

I lived in Heidelberg for 18 months where there were Aldi and Lidl stores everywhere. I refuse to shop in them again because everything just seemed to be a mishmosh of stuff with no organization. I WILL go to TJ for their amazing frozen chocolate croissants, chocolate chips, and cookies.

[Veiragirl]

Originally Posted by Innserelli

Does anyone know if there is a store similar to Trader Joe's in our area?

Fresh Market 466A

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Veiragirl

Fresh Market 466A

Fresh Market is on Rt 466, not Rt 466A

[Barborv]

I actually went to one of the mNagers when I was in Trader Joes in Long Island. I told him to tell corporate that a Trader Joes was needed in The Villages Fl. He said if enough people would email corporate, that would be a start. What I would REALLY like to see here in TV is a store like Ivaronnes or Uncle Guiseppe's . They both have the best ready-made appetizer section. Tons of choices. I would always buy grilled chicken and sides. THE BEST!! I tried to research if there was anything close to that type of store. Couldnt find anything close by. I went into Fresh market and the grilled
chicken was $5.99 a piece! I walked right out of there.

[Chi-Town]

Looking forward to Sprouts Farmers Market. And thankful for Fresh Market since moving here.