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We have an Aldi in the next town over, and it seems to sell mostly over run merchandise. I have only been it it twice, but it gave the impression of a Dollar General store. They are expanding the Aldi building, so I'll check it out when it is finished.
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As stated earlier Wegmans has a huge cheese selection.If I'm ever visiting another then LOOK OUT CHEESE SECTION 'cause here I come.
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After looking at their[Wegmans] future locations it appears that we southwestern Virginians will be treated the same by Wegmans as we are in most any other ways, Non-Existent' Jumping from NO[T}VA to N.C.
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The Market Cafe is what sets Wegmans apart from the rest. The ready to cook meals are all good. Fish and seafood of all types always available and flown in daily. Meat, cheese, wine, all stellar.
Also their produce is always top notch and many items prepped for ready cooks.
In SC we're seeing a Wegmans wannabe called Lowes.
Most importantly are the people. By far Publix and Wegmans puts more focus on people skills than all the rest combined.
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Go Nats!!!!
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May as well be another morels mushroom post! Out here it is Save Mart, Albertsons, and an occasional leftover/holdout Safeway.
That said, plenty of smaller ethnic choices, farmers markets, or swap meets with fresh and local products.
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Sean, Safeway is really crashing and burning in the East. Here they are simply known for having the shelves stacked to the nines.
Both the people and the quality are below par. But they do pump out the volume!!
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No Wegman's here. In the greater Houston area we do have a lot of Aldis popping up. They always have really good prices on milk, bread, eggs, common cheeses, chips, various common fresh produce, and often specials on hams (.89/lb). That is about all I buy there as generally their other products are no bargain. My all around local favorite is H-E-B followed by Kroger. My M-I-L lives in rural SW Arkansas and the nearest grocery store is 7 miles away for her. The prices there are so high there she usually drives 27 miles to a Walmart to grocery shop. Just what you must endure for clean air and solitude. I could do that. I don't want to die here. Has gotten too big of a rat race here.
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Henry, I hear ya on the suburban fatigue. I tell myself to look at it on the bright side and see all this hard work and effort paying off when I get to the mountains.
Aldi's has been a funny experiment. Several years ago before my Dad passed, he always raved about the one in Crystal River by his place. Planning to stock his frig and freezer before I left one time, when I went in to check that store out I wasn't very impressed. Seemed like a too small footprint for a grocery store and a lot of brands I didn't recognize. Thought of it kind of like a 5 and 10 grocery store knockoff. Ended up buying most of what I wanted to leave him with from the Publix down the street. This perception stayed with me for a few years.
I later realized the quality of the things I buy regularly are no less than what I'd get at Publix or anywhere else. As you mentioned, milk, bread, cheese, coffee creamer, chips, and some vegetables are way better priced than other stores. Their packaged meats aren't usually the best deal around, but the quality is there. And where else are you going to buy an 18" loaded frozen pizza for $4.99?
I realize everybody has their preference. But, when I can get the same quality at a much better price, I'm all over it.
Here is some of what I buy there pretty regular. Check these prices at Publix.
Milk - $2.99 Coffee creamer - $1.89 hot dog or hamburger buns/8 pk - $.89 1/2 lb of any popular cheese - $1.79 or $1.89 big bag of chips - $1.79 kielbasa - $1.89 doz eggs - $1.09 16 oz carbonated flavored waters - $.49/ea 12 oz cryovaced large sea scallops - $9.99 80/20 ground chuck - $2.59 and sometimes $1.89/lb for family pack sliced Black Forest ham - $3.59/lb
They also have featured items from Germany every week, like pickles, cheeses, bratwurst, knockwurst, crackers, German breads, and so on.
I don't buy everything there. But, they beat the hell out of anywhere else for normal staples and I enjoy being able to frequently buy imported items at good prices.
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