We have our own version of upscale in SA - after all, Whole Foods is an Austin company, and H.E.B. groceries came up with the Central Market idea (you can get just about anything there..)
This Publix is not something I'd compare to Central Market or the flagship Whole Foods, but it's way better than BiLo (especially on price).
It's more like a midrange HEB.
We got back from there a little while ago and man was it mobbed. But it was even more mobbed early in the morning, according to our next door neighbor.
I was hoping to make it today, but I've been sidetracked by stuff at home, so it looks like I might have to wait until later in the week.
I've gotten to shop at Publix in Florida, so I have some idea what to expect, which is one reason I'm so excited. I'll have yet to try the subs, though -- something to look forward to.
(btw, DSK, if you're in the Chattanooga area, have you ever considered adding your blog feed to the aggregator at chattablogs.com?)
DSK, thanks for the reminder! I switched the site over to a new CMS, but you know that story about the shoemakers's kid having no shoes? Yeah -- and the web developer's site looks like crap. Heh.
I've fixed the link in the meantime, but it's still very rough -- hopefully I'll have time to make it all look pretty over the holidays.
For years and years Publix was just in Florida. When I left Florida in 1976 I got introduced to Kroger. It seemed a good substitute at the time. I remember too how shocked I was the first time I saw Publix outside of Florida. Now, it's a common site in the Atlanta area and who knows where else. Here in Florida, it totally dominates. There's barely an Albertson's or Winn Dixie. Kroger, Food Lion, and Bi-Lo never even tried to enter this market.
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We have our own version of upscale in SA - after all, Whole Foods is an Austin company, and H.E.B. groceries came up with the Central Market idea (you can get just about anything there..)
:)
I love excellent grocery stores! :)
This Publix is not something I'd compare to Central Market or the flagship Whole Foods, but it's way better than BiLo (especially on price).
It's more like a midrange HEB.
We got back from there a little while ago and man was it mobbed. But it was even more mobbed early in the morning, according to our next door neighbor.
Publix has excellent submarine sandwiches. And I love their logo.
I was hoping to make it today, but I've been sidetracked by stuff at home, so it looks like I might have to wait until later in the week.
I've gotten to shop at Publix in Florida, so I have some idea what to expect, which is one reason I'm so excited. I'll have yet to try the subs, though -- something to look forward to.
(btw, DSK, if you're in the Chattanooga area, have you ever considered adding your blog feed to the aggregator at chattablogs.com?)
Yeah, I know about Chattablogs, but I've never added myself there because I don't have an RSS feed. (my blog is "hand crafted", you could say...)
BTW, do you know your "contact" page desn't work? (I get a 404).
Otherwise I'd have just emailed you this response rather than posting a comment.
DSK, thanks for the reminder! I switched the site over to a new CMS, but you know that story about the shoemakers's kid having no shoes? Yeah -- and the web developer's site looks like crap. Heh.
I've fixed the link in the meantime, but it's still very rough -- hopefully I'll have time to make it all look pretty over the holidays.
For years and years Publix was just in Florida. When I left Florida in 1976 I got introduced to Kroger. It seemed a good substitute at the time. I remember too how shocked I was the first time I saw Publix outside of Florida. Now, it's a common site in the Atlanta area and who knows where else. Here in Florida, it totally dominates. There's barely an Albertson's or Winn Dixie. Kroger, Food Lion, and Bi-Lo never even tried to enter this market.
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