Wegman's?

Wegman's?

There was a story in my local paper yesterday that Wegman's is trying to
open in store just outside of Boston. It isn't a done deal yet - the
town has to approve a liquor license.
Would it be worth the drive? For me - probably 30 minutes....I've only
heard of the place through rfc - I have no idea really, what kind of
store it is. Standard grocery/supermarket?

Tracy

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Tracy said...

> There was a story in my local paper yesterday that Wegman's is trying to
> open in store just outside of Boston. It isn't a done deal yet - the
> town has to approve a liquor license.
> Would it be worth the drive? For me - probably 30 minutes....I've only
> heard of the place through rfc - I have no idea really, what kind of
> store it is. Standard grocery/supermarket?
>
> Tracy


Tracy,

It's a megamart, not wholesale. The one near me is about 20 aisles with
abhorrent nooks and cranny aisle obsticles and inside fast/junk food
restaurants and build your own meal bars.

Great variety of products but I don't shop there often enough to comment on
any. Get a map from customer service after you walk in, to save on time and
supermarket hypnosis.

One was supposed to open about five miles away, according to their website
but it's been over two years and nothing! The BUMS!!!

Andy

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"Tracy" <karachit@bc.edu> wrote

> There was a story in my local paper yesterday that Wegman's is trying to
> open in store just outside of Boston. It isn't a done deal yet - the town
> has to approve a liquor license.
> Would it be worth the drive? For me - probably 30 minutes....I've only
> heard of the place through rfc - I have no idea really, what kind of store
> it is. Standard grocery/supermarket?

I love Wegman's. It consistantly comes out on top in supermarket
ratings for a reason. Where's Joesparebedroom when you need him, he
likes the place. They have many excellent departments, for instance, an
excellent cheese department, prepared foods are really great, produce is
so nice and terrific selection, etc.

nancy

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"Tracy" <karachit@bc.edu> wrote in message
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> There was a story in my local paper yesterday that Wegman's is trying to
> open in store just outside of Boston. It isn't a done deal yet - the town
> has to approve a liquor license.
> Would it be worth the drive? For me - probably 30 minutes....I've only
> heard of the place through rfc - I have no idea really, what kind of store
> it is. Standard grocery/supermarket?

More than just your standard supermarket, IME, but the stores do vary from
location to location a bit. My brother, in Southeast PA, has a couple of
nice stores near him (the one in Bethlehem, PA is *very* nice). I grew up an
hour south of the one in Corning, NY, and that one is more like a regular
(large) supermarket.

It was announced that a Wegmans was to open up near us when we moved here.
That was almost two years ago, and the opening date is still on "to be
determined" status. :(

Mary

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Tracy wrote:
> There was a story in my local paper yesterday that Wegman's is trying to
> open in store just outside of Boston. It isn't a done deal yet - the
> town has to approve a liquor license.
> Would it be worth the drive? For me - probably 30 minutes....I've only
> heard of the place through rfc - I have no idea really, what kind of
> store it is. Standard grocery/supermarket?
>
> Tracy

There are Wegman's and there are Wegman's. In many places in upstate New
York they are just regular supermarkets, but in places like Central
Jersey they are upscale supermarkets with a huge selection of ready-made
foods. It's a favorite place for "princesses" to shop, my daughter among
them.

They do carry a slightly higher quality of meat and produce than the
other local chains. One of the things they carry is a do-it-yourself
planked salmon kit. Really nice on the backyard gas grill. Their salads
are awesome.

--
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Tracy wrote:
> There was a story in my local paper yesterday that Wegman's is trying to
> open in store just outside of Boston. It isn't a done deal yet - the
> town has to approve a liquor license.
> Would it be worth the drive? For me - probably 30 minutes....I've only
> heard of the place through rfc - I have no idea really, what kind of
> store it is. Standard grocery/supermarket?
>
> Tracy

In Westwood? If so, :-(

--
Jean B.

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Jean B. wrote:
> Tracy wrote:
>> There was a story in my local paper yesterday that Wegman's is trying
>> to open in store just outside of Boston. It isn't a done deal yet -
>> the town has to approve a liquor license.
>> Would it be worth the drive? For me - probably 30 minutes....I've only
>> heard of the place through rfc - I have no idea really, what kind of
>> store it is. Standard grocery/supermarket?
>>
>> Tracy
>
> In Westwood? If so, :-(
>
Yeah, that's the one. Why the frown?
Tracy

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Tracy wrote:
> Jean B. wrote:
>> Tracy wrote:
>>> There was a story in my local paper yesterday that Wegman's is trying
>>> to open in store just outside of Boston. It isn't a done deal yet -
>>> the town has to approve a liquor license.
>>> Would it be worth the drive? For me - probably 30 minutes....I've
>>> only heard of the place through rfc - I have no idea really, what
>>> kind of store it is. Standard grocery/supermarket?
>>>
>>> Tracy
>>
>> In Westwood? If so, :-(
>>
> Yeah, that's the one. Why the frown?
> Tracy

Because I'm not going to drive there. I was hoping for the Western
'burbs. Oh well. We ARE getting a new Asian market soon. (Of course,
I plan to move within the next 13 months, so that may not be relevant
for too long.)

--
Jean B.

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Jean B. wrote:
> Tracy wrote:
>> Jean B. wrote:
>>> Tracy wrote:
>>>> There was a story in my local paper yesterday that Wegman's is
>>>> trying to open in store just outside of Boston. It isn't a done deal
>>>> yet - the town has to approve a liquor license.
>>>> Would it be worth the drive? For me - probably 30 minutes....I've
>>>> only heard of the place through rfc - I have no idea really, what
>>>> kind of store it is. Standard grocery/supermarket?
>>>>
>>>> Tracy
>>>
>>> In Westwood? If so, :-(
>>>
>> Yeah, that's the one. Why the frown?
>> Tracy
>
> Because I'm not going to drive there. I was hoping for the Western
> 'burbs. Oh well. We ARE getting a new Asian market soon. (Of course,
> I plan to move within the next 13 months, so that may not be relevant
> for too long.)
>


I honestly didn't really know where Westwood was exactly. Just googled
it. Turns out it is only 12 miles from me. If there is mall, it will be
worth the trip, unless the mall is one of those really upscale types,
like the new addition in Natick.

Plus, it all sounds like it will be quite some time before it is any
where near done.....

-Tracy
who would be ecstatic if CostPlus World Market expanded to New
England/Mass.

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Tracy wrote:
> Jean B. wrote:
>> Tracy wrote:
>>> Jean B. wrote:
>>>> Tracy wrote:
>>>>> There was a story in my local paper yesterday that Wegman's is
>>>>> trying to open in store just outside of Boston. It isn't a done
>>>>> deal yet - the town has to approve a liquor license.
>>>>> Would it be worth the drive? For me - probably 30 minutes....I've
>>>>> only heard of the place through rfc - I have no idea really, what
>>>>> kind of store it is. Standard grocery/supermarket?
>>>>>
>>>>> Tracy
>>>>
>>>> In Westwood? If so, :-(
>>>>
>>> Yeah, that's the one. Why the frown?
>>> Tracy
>>
>> Because I'm not going to drive there. I was hoping for the Western
>> 'burbs. Oh well. We ARE getting a new Asian market soon. (Of
>> course, I plan to move within the next 13 months, so that may not be
>> relevant for too long.)
>>
>
>
> I honestly didn't really know where Westwood was exactly. Just googled
> it. Turns out it is only 12 miles from me. If there is mall, it will be
> worth the trip, unless the mall is one of those really upscale types,
> like the new addition in Natick.
>
> Plus, it all sounds like it will be quite some time before it is any
> where near done.....
>
> -Tracy
> who would be ecstatic if CostPlus World Market expanded to New
> England/Mass.

Hmmm. THAT sounds like an excellent idea!

--
Jean B.

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"Tracy" <karachit@bc.edu> wrote in message
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>
> -Tracy
> who would be ecstatic if CostPlus World Market expanded to New
> England/Mass.

I *loved* Cost Plus when I lived in Houston. Wish they would open some
stores in the Baltimore area.

Mary

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MareCat wrote:

> "Tracy" <karachit@bc.edu> wrote in message
> news:g01pkm$292$1@registered.motzarella.org...
>>
>> -Tracy
>> who would be ecstatic if CostPlus World Market expanded to New
>> England/Mass.
>
> I *loved* Cost Plus when I lived in Houston. Wish they would open some
> stores in the Baltimore area.

I call it Third World Inc. It's an interesting place.


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On Fri, 09 May 2008 21:00:20 -0700, Blinky the Shark
<no.spam@box.invalid> wrote:

>MareCat wrote:
>
>> "Tracy" <karachit@bc.edu> wrote in message
>> news:g01pkm$292$1@registered.motzarella.org...
>>>
>>> -Tracy
>>> who would be ecstatic if CostPlus World Market expanded to New
>>> England/Mass.
>>
>> I *loved* Cost Plus when I lived in Houston. Wish they would open some
>> stores in the Baltimore area.
>
>I call it Third World Inc. It's an interesting place.

Not as third world or remotely as interesting as it was before it
changed names to Cost Plus *World Market*. It is upscale and bland
now. They don't sell Cost Plus designed wrapping paper, cocktail
napkins etc anymore (only the tip of the iceberg). I could go on, but
it's like spitting in the wind.

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On Fri 09 May 2008 09:15:34p, sf told us...

> On Fri, 09 May 2008 21:00:20 -0700, Blinky the Shark
> <no.spam@box.invalid> wrote:
>
>>MareCat wrote:
>>
>>> "Tracy" <karachit@bc.edu> wrote in message
>>> news:g01pkm$292$1@registered.motzarella.org...
>>>>
>>>> -Tracy
>>>> who would be ecstatic if CostPlus World Market expanded to New
>>>> England/Mass.
>>>
>>> I *loved* Cost Plus when I lived in Houston. Wish they would open some
>>> stores in the Baltimore area.
>>
>>I call it Third World Inc. It's an interesting place.
>
> Not as third world or remotely as interesting as it was before it
> changed names to Cost Plus *World Market*. It is upscale and bland
> now. They don't sell Cost Plus designed wrapping paper, cocktail
> napkins etc anymore (only the tip of the iceberg). I could go on, but
> it's like spitting in the wind.
>

What a messy thought! :-)

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Blinky the Shark wrote:

>> I *loved* Cost Plus when I lived in Houston. Wish they would open some
>> stores in the Baltimore area.
>
> I call it Third World Inc.
>
I thought that was Pier One??