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Post subject: Re: Grocery Stores and Farmer Markets
Posted: Sun May 26, 2019 6:33 pm
Looks Like a Cat
Joined: Tue January 01, 2013 11:28 pm Posts: 14541 Location: Space City
washing machine wrote:
Moved to a different zip code with a different HEB. It's going to take some getting used to.
This one is a lot bigger. Like, Costco big. You can't just walk in for eggs and orange juice. The carts are bigger too. Their cheese and beer selection is dismal, they don't sell the hand and dish soap that I like, and the music they play is not very upbeat. Basically it's a Sam's Club with smaller portions. Doesn't even feel like an HEB. I don't know what to do.
I'm exaggerating, of course, but it's a big wake up call realizing how comfortable I've let myself get in my old neighborhood bubble. I've been shopping at my local HEB for nearly ten years now. This new spot does have an in-store area to get a whole grilled chicken meal while you wait, so that's pretty cool. Also has an insane tortilla selection.
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Post subject: Re: Grocery Stores and Farmer Markets
Posted: Sun May 26, 2019 7:32 pm
The Master
Joined: Wed January 02, 2013 4:18 am Posts: 28165
Haha, enjoyed the Fiesta Mart posts earlier in this thread. The company I work for recently started working with them and I’ve heard some interesting things. Mostly about the clientele.
Post subject: Re: Grocery Stores and Farmer Markets
Posted: Sun May 26, 2019 7:33 pm
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Joined: Tue January 01, 2013 11:28 pm Posts: 14541 Location: Space City
spike wrote:
Haha, enjoyed the Fiesta Mart posts earlier in this thread. The company I work for recently started working with them and I’ve heard some interesting things. Mostly about the clientele.
What have they told you?
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Post subject: Re: Grocery Stores and Farmer Markets
Posted: Sun May 26, 2019 7:36 pm
The Master
Joined: Wed January 02, 2013 4:18 am Posts: 28165
washing machine wrote:
spike wrote:
Haha, enjoyed the Fiesta Mart posts earlier in this thread. The company I work for recently started working with them and I’ve heard some interesting things. Mostly about the clientele.
What have they told you?
I can’t remember specifics, but basically lots of weirdos.
Post subject: Re: Grocery Stores and Farmer Markets
Posted: Sun May 26, 2019 7:38 pm
Looks Like a Cat
Joined: Tue January 01, 2013 11:28 pm Posts: 14541 Location: Space City
spike wrote:
washing machine wrote:
spike wrote:
Haha, enjoyed the Fiesta Mart posts earlier in this thread. The company I work for recently started working with them and I’ve heard some interesting things. Mostly about the clientele.
What have they told you?
I can’t remember specifics, but basically lots of weirdos.
There's a Church's chicken inside the mega one on San Jacinto and Wheeler. They also have a baller pinata selection.
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Post subject: Re: Grocery Stores and Farmer Markets
Posted: Sun May 26, 2019 7:42 pm
The Master
Joined: Wed January 02, 2013 4:18 am Posts: 28165
washing machine wrote:
No less than three of my Facebook friends have posted paragraphs about their experience at the new Whole Foods 365 that just opened. I'm not convinced it's a cool place. Sounds like a Trader Joe's -- light on meat and produce and heavy on store brand packaged stuff.
They opened one of these type Whole Foods next to our neighborhood’s train stop, and yeah, it’s kinda underwhelming. I’m not even sure they have carts, just baskets.
I’d ignore it completely except it’s the closest grocery store to us, since they closed down the super convenient Treasure Island two blocks from us last fall. I still don’t go there often, but it’s annoying having to drive to the grocery store in a Chicago. I seem to go between Mariano’s (which is usually ridiculously packed) and Fresh Thyme (which is similar to Sprouts). Neither is ideal.
I hope they replace the old Treasure Island with another grocery store eventually. I’d even take a Target with groceries. It remains vacant currently.
Post subject: Re: Grocery Stores and Farmer Markets
Posted: Sun May 26, 2019 7:43 pm
The Master
Joined: Wed January 02, 2013 4:18 am Posts: 28165
washing machine wrote:
spike wrote:
washing machine wrote:
spike wrote:
Haha, enjoyed the Fiesta Mart posts earlier in this thread. The company I work for recently started working with them and I’ve heard some interesting things. Mostly about the clientele.
What have they told you?
I can’t remember specifics, but basically lots of weirdos.
There's a Church's chicken inside the mega one on San Jacinto and Wheeler. They also have a baller pinata selection.
Post subject: Re: Grocery Stores and Farmer Markets
Posted: Sun May 26, 2019 7:47 pm
The Master
Joined: Wed January 02, 2013 4:18 am Posts: 28165
When I “lived” in Australia for a couple months a decade ago, I’d go on solo journeys to the grocery store during the day while my soon to be wife was at work. I remember making it a mission to find ground turkey for tacos or something, because I was told there was no such thing there. I found it after a few days and lots of tram trips.
It was super interesting of course, so now I do little tours of grocery stores whenever I travel to other countries. It can tell you a lot about cultures; makes me feel a bit like Bourdain.
Post subject: Re: Grocery Stores and Farmer Markets
Posted: Sun May 26, 2019 7:51 pm
Looks Like a Cat
Joined: Tue January 01, 2013 11:28 pm Posts: 14541 Location: Space City
spike wrote:
I remember making it a mission to find ground turkey for tacos or something, because I was told there was no such thing there. I found it after a few days and lots of tram trips.
It was super interesting of course, so now I do little tours of grocery stores whenever I travel to other countries. It can tell you a lot about cultures; makes me feel a bit like Bourdain.
I can relate to a lot of that. I'm the same way.
I'm still searching for this one particular Panamanian hot sauce that ruddo claims can't be found in America. I'm convinced it exists somewhere in Houston. It has to.
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Post subject: Re: Grocery Stores and Farmer Markets
Posted: Wed June 19, 2019 5:48 pm
Looks Like a Cat
Joined: Tue January 01, 2013 11:28 pm Posts: 14541 Location: Space City
washing machine wrote:
Moved to a different zip code with a different HEB. It's going to take some getting used to.
This one is a lot bigger. Like, Costco big. You can't just walk in for eggs and orange juice. The carts are bigger too. Their cheese and beer selection is dismal, they don't sell the hand and dish soap that I like, and the music they play is not very upbeat. Basically it's a Sam's Club with smaller portions. Doesn't even feel like an HEB. I don't know what to do.
UPDATE on this: I'm learning to love the new store after a full-on produce and meat run. The open layout of the produce section is so user-friendly and visually much more colorful. Several new types of produce at this location too (nopales, chayote squash...) HEB is really good at tailoring their produce and butcher areas to the neighborhood. Lots of good looking stuff at the seafood counter too. Maybe I wrote this place off too soon. Still hate those gigantic shopping carts, though. And I really miss the bulk grain aisle.
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