Post by billhammond on Mar 8, 2016 9:05:47 GMT -5
I fail to see your guys's interest in Trader Joes. We've been in the one in Des Moines, and besides frozen stuff that is fancier than frozen stuff at other places, haven't found a whole lot to be impressed by. On the other hand, has anyone visited The Fresh Market? They have one in Cedar Rapids, and we like that a whole lot better than Trader Joe's.
What I like most about TJ's are the prices. I save a lot of money on staples like eggs, yogurt, cheese, veggies, fruit, etc., while getting some exotica I could not find elsewhere (example: Iberico cheese from Spain, red shrimp from Argentina). Lots of organic stuff, lots of precooked meat dishes like lamb chops, crown beef roast, etc. Then, of course, in the adjoining wine/beer shop, bargains galore and some house-label stuff that is really, really good.