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Tom Reingold
Citizen
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 2423
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 15, 2004 - 2:50 pm: |     |
You have a good point, algebra2. For whatever it's worth, I guess I like to switch my kinships. I feel like I'm "among my people" when I'm in both Whole Foods and Pathmark, yet the places are so different. I like both places than where I just came from, Edison, NJ. There, everything was bland and so middle of the road. That's where I felt out of place.
But you know what? Whether we realize it or not, many of the things we prefer and the things we choose to do or buy are class statements.
Tom Reingold the prissy-pants
There is nothing
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algebra2
Citizen
Username: Algebra2
Post Number: 1717
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 15, 2004 - 2:55 pm: | |
I shop at PathMark, Whole Foods, King's, and shopRite -- I have never felt like the odd man out at any of these places. I'm like a chameleon. |
peteglider
Citizen
Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 498
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, March 15, 2004 - 3:14 pm: | |
maybe *some day* the Super Stop & Shop will open on Millburn Ave (Short Hills/Springfield).
come to think of it -- that "coming soon" is FAR longer than the SO "coming soon" market!
anyway -- Super Stop & Shop is great (and having lived in Boston -- loved them there, too)
The Pathmark really isn't that bad, folks. A little croweded and does not have the selection -- but I wouldn't say dirty at all! I mean, 15 years ago that was probably a "model" modern supermarket. (and it did get a face lift about 3 years ago)
Pete
BTW -- if you need a grocey store field trip, there is an awesome Wegmans in Bridgewater, NJ on the way to Flemington. Even a player grand piano in the eating area! Most amazing supermarket I have ever seen. |
Cynicalgirl
Citizen
Username: Cynicalgirl
Post Number: 482
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 15, 2004 - 4:21 pm: | |
I can't help but put my foot in it! Fancy pants to me mean has nothing to do with color/diamonds; rather, people selecting among a broad variety of chutneys and hot sauces, ranging from average priced to sky-high -- but, having way fewer options in more primary food categories. And having intense conversations about the Vodka sauces. That's how I'd typify King's. I'm more of a Ragu person, or home-made. Great meat selection, though.
Whole Foods I enjoyed -- and spent too much money due to wonderful selection of things I don't usually buy. I suspect fur shouldn't be worn to Whole Foods, unless naturally growing on one's person. |
jem
Citizen
Username: Jem
Post Number: 926
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 15, 2004 - 4:24 pm: | |
I just took a field trip to the Edgewater Whole Foods. Whoa!!! It's huge, spotless, and has a much larger variety of items than the Millburn store. Their poultry is wrapped and packaged, but all of the other meat, including a bazillion varieties of fresh saugsage, is diplayed unwrapped in refrigerated and closed butcher cases.
Not that I'll probably ever go there again, but it was very cool. Must be something like the new Whole Foods at Columbus Circle. That's my next grocery field trip. |
Pippi
Citizen
Username: Pippi
Post Number: 50
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 15, 2004 - 4:42 pm: | |
Jem - I went recently b/c I felt I had to see it - it was AWESOME. Biggest supermarket in NYC. What an experience. I've heard it compared favorably to Edgewater. They both have a Jamba Juice on site, for what it's worth... |
mellie
Citizen
Username: Mellie
Post Number: 435
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, March 15, 2004 - 5:01 pm: | |
I wear shoes with laces. Any comments? |
shoshannah
Citizen
Username: Shoshannah
Post Number: 408
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Monday, March 15, 2004 - 6:57 pm: | |
The Whole Foods in Madison is similar to what you describe in Edgewater. Much bigger than the Millburn store. So you don't have to travel too far for it. |
redY67
Citizen
Username: Redy67
Post Number: 275
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 15, 2004 - 9:02 pm: | |
HATE A&P! A few years ago I purchased formula from there. After giving my son a bottle I noticed it was expired for over a year. I called them up, and they told me to bring it down and they would exchange it.
I brought the can back and the asst manager told me she wouldn't take it back. She said she didn't know whether or not I bought it from there. (I had no reciept) I explained that I had just been told on the phone by a young gentleman to bring it back. She didn't care, and refused to take it.
I was FURIOUS. The next day my husband went back and talked to the manager who gave us a new can, apologized for her behavior.
Although the manager corrected her mistake, we will only go there on an emergency. |
CageyD
Citizen
Username: Cageyd
Post Number: 92
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 15, 2004 - 10:31 pm: | |
I won't shop A&P or Pathmark anymore. I know someone who works for Pathmark in another town and she said within the Pathmark organization the SO branch is considered dangerous. Anyway, a fun place to shop albiet out of the way is Corrado's. It is an Italian Grocery Store with a very large cheese department, sausage department, meat department and a pursutto (sp) department. Also they have nice and cheap produce. If you like Italian food it is worth the occasional trip. Corrado's is in Clifton off the GSP exit 155 http://www.corradosmarket.com |
CFA
Citizen
Username: Cfa
Post Number: 1045
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 3:34 am: | |
They have a whole department just for prosciutto? |
greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 2082
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 9:27 am: | |
CFA- I can't believe that you, of all people, haven't been to Corrado's! Had you known about it, you probably would have reconsidered the Florida thing.  Whenever we entertain, we stock up on cheeses, meats, etc. Huge cans of artichoke hearts & hearts of palm for under $6. A gazillion types of fresh olives, nuts, antipasti ingredients. A fun selection of cookware & dishes. There is a liquor store, but we find Wine Library to have a better selection & less expensive.
They also have a huge Garden Center, Wine & Beer (make your own supplies) Center & a Children's Center with some of the least expensive kids' clothes & apparatus you will ever see. Last year, I took $50 from a couple co-workers & bought 3 outfits, bibs, blankies, bath towels & cloths, onesies, bath toys, hats & socks as a shower gift. Had enough $ left over for the wrapping paper.
On a side note re: Whole Foods. We have reached the bottom depths of Yuppie-dom. One of our cats has IBD & needs to eat a certain type of food. The only place that has the only brand & flavor he likes is WF. Never thought I'd reach the day when we fed our cats on products exclusively from WF.  |
Cubeless
Citizen
Username: Cubey
Post Number: 42
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 9:29 am: | |
Corrado's is definitely worth the trip. On weekends be prepared to deal with a lot of pushy people representing every ethnicity imaginable.
They have a great selection of olives and also some interesting cheeses. Prices are good, too.
Beware of their produce though. I've noticed their fruits and vegetables spoil very quickly.
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clkelley
Citizen
Username: Clkelley
Post Number: 181
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 10:11 am: | |
algebra, re the "yuppy" thing at WF: You are right of course! I'm the one who mentioned the mink coat, so I guess I have some 'splainin to do.
I don't really care who shops where or what they are like as long as they leave me alone. The "yuppy" behavior I see at WF is about blocking the aisles with the cart and frowning at me when I say "excuse me - I need to get by" or aggressive driving in the parking lot - this is aggravating. If I saw the same behavior in another store, I'd probably blame it on something else! But maybe I wouldn't feel so comfortable posting it here ... point taken.
The mink lady didn't get in my way, so observing her coat is really just a sociological entertainment.  It was a terribly cold day that day, perhaps she said screw it I'm wearing something warm. |
algebra2
Citizen
Username: Algebra2
Post Number: 1719
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 10:26 am: | |
 I am a very considerate shopping cart driver. Those terribly cold days did persuede me to go get my mother-in-law's mink out of storage and wear it. Shoot -- those poor minks gave their all for that coat, it would be inconsiderate of me if I didn't wear it (and I must admit --- I feel fabulous in it!).
I love the Dancing Bear molasses cookies at WF. |
Shock & Awe Straw
Citizen
Username: Strawberry
Post Number: 2232
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 11:15 am: | |
boring.
AL QAEDA SAYS VOTE KERRY |
J. Crohn
Citizen
Username: Jcrohn
Post Number: 992
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 11:04 pm: | |
For general groceries: Shop Rite in Essex Green, Costco, Pathmark (P-mark now can be conceived of as a finer version of 7-11, since they put in the auto-check out).
Wine, vitamins, cheese, frozen soy beans, kids' snack food, assorted yummies: Trader Joe's in Westfield.
Specialties like mixed marinated olives and Odwalla carrot juice, or staples like olive oil and freshly ground peanut butter: Whole Foods
East Asian foods, rice, fish, and chicken: Kam Man, Asian Food Center, and Captain Fresh (the latter two on Rte. 22 W.)--but mostly Kam Man since they expanded their cafe.
Subcontinental: Deepam Foods on Main St. in W. Orange (Indian), and the little Pakistani grocery on Irvington Ave. across from the Getty (it's sparse, but close and handy for things like party mix, loose tea, and legumes).
Greek: this little corner grocery on Main in WO about a block up from Deepam. Can't remember the name--something generic like "Athens," maybe. It's next to a small shopping center with a pretty good dollar store in it.
Kosher & Israeli: Essex Green Shop Rite and Zayda's on Irvington Ave; it's getting to be the season for homemade gefilte fish, a Zayda's specialty--if you can stop noticing the sandwiches for a minute. Also, Zayda's franks are really good, as is the store-made sausage (although it's not spicy enough, IMO).
Italian: DiPietro's on Springfield Ave.
Fruit & vegetables, plus some Mexican/Filipino/South American: Orange Farmers Market on Main.
Kings is very good, if pricey, for meat, but I often forget to go there for some reason. |
happyman
Citizen
Username: Happyman
Post Number: 123
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 10:55 pm: | |
I'm going to dinner at the Crohn's!!!!
Who's joining me . . .
J-
Is Sunday at 6 good? |
kraines
Citizen
Username: Kraines
Post Number: 7
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 1:48 pm: | |
We will soon be Maplewood residents, and miss our old San Francisco grocery stores terribly... so I am thrilled to hear that Trader Joes, Whole Foods (and Jamba Juice!), and even Wegmans (we're orginally from Buffalo, and grew up with the wonderfulness that is Wegmans) are in the area. However, I have no idea where these towns are that everyone is talking about. How far are they from Maplewood? Is Costco far enough that you have to bring a cooler with you to keep everything cold until you get home? Does anyone ever have problems keeping their groceries fresh since they have to drive so far to get to the stores? |
jem
Citizen
Username: Jem
Post Number: 939
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 2:18 pm: | |
It really isn't that far - both of the Trader Joes are just a 20-minute ride, I think a bit less for Costco. Whole Foods in Millburn is 5 or at most 10 minutes, depending on where your house is. No Jamba Juice in Millburn, though. |
Tom Reingold
Citizen
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 2506
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 3:14 pm: | |
Groceries don't spoil that fast, even in the summer.
Welcome to town, Kraines!
You can use http://www.mapquest.com to estimate distances and travel times between towns. Once you get the hang of it, it's very quick.
Tom Reingold the prissy-pants
There is nothing
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C Bataille
Citizen
Username: Nakaille
Post Number: 1685
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 9:01 pm: | |
Kraines: Caution, this is not the full scale Trader Joe's you are used to from the SF area. The main area I find lacking is the fresh produce although that has improved some in the past year, IMO. Also, the fresh juices are rather limited compared with CA. And your bread selection is far, far better, even if we don't include the regional sourdoughs. This reminds me that I'd gotten some wonderful curry flavored nan just before New Year's that we toasted and then buttered. OHMIGOD, was it good!
Anyway, welcome to Maplewood. Most of us really love this town.
Cathy |
Flik Chik
Citizen
Username: Flikchik
Post Number: 9
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 6:31 pm: | |
Second Corrados. Great Produce but too crowded on weekends.
LOVE Whole Foods...HATE its prices...
Shoprite is good too.
Never been to Pathmark or A&P. Does that make me a snob? |
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