Wednesday, December 27, 2006

TRADER JOE'S... The mini-review

After hearing such glowing reviews about this highly touted "neighborhood store", I finally made my way down to Union Square (yes, I left Murray Hill) to check it out. Well, I actually had other places to hit, but figured it's in the area so I may as well check it out.

Before arriving at TRADER JOE'S, I was warned about the massive crowds, the long, winding lines and people fighting in the aisles over precious commodities. When I arrived, however, I didn't find that to be the case (for the most part). First of all, the store was much smaller than I'd anticipated. For all the hype this place had received, I expected to see miles of aisles of stuff. Maybe it's the Manhattan factor, where space is such a premium. But I can say that while the store itself was pretty compact, it was well stocked with fresh items. Some things were more expensive than you would find in a conventional supermarket; yet others were actually cheaper. I guess it all depends on your shopping habits.

The store also carries a lot of freshly-made pre-packaged mini meals, sandwiches, dips and such; which is cool if you are a single person who don't like to or don't have the time to cook.

One major positive, if you are a single person shopping, is the copious amounts of eye candy! Drop-dead gorgeous women strolling the aisles left and right. Whoa! You almost don't mind waiting in line for a long period of time.

Overall, while I probably won't break my neck to rush down there for a carton of milk, it's not a bad place to check out if you were in the neighborhood, crowds withstanding. On a scale of 1-5 SWANS, I give it a 3.


Speaking of women (gorgeous and otherwise), don't forget tonight is LADIES NIGHT, with $2.00 Mixed Well Drinks for the ladies and $4.00 Amstel Light, Coors Light and Blue Moon Ale for everyone! Also, Bowl Mania continues with FLORIDA STATE vs UCLA at 8pm. Something for everyone!

More updates to come!


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