New Businesses Coming to Southern Maryland

[MarieB]

Why do members have to call other members idiots no matter what the subject? I will never understand that.

Yes, let's compare Aldi's to a supermarket and then reference third world countries that really don't have supermarkets. You have a lot of nerve wagging your finger. I stand by that reference, and I won't delete my post out of embarrassment as you do.

 

[Hank]

Lets see how much you know about five guys.. where was the original one at? I grew up over there and was friends with those guys

Clinton

 

[mamatutu]

Yes, let's compare Aldi's to a supermarket and then reference third world countries that really don't have supermarkets. You have a lot of nerve wagging your finger. I stand by that reference, and I won't delete my post out of embarrassment as you do.

I only said I don't know why members call each other idiots. As far as my deleting posts, how would you know unless you keep up with the forum all of the time, or listen to what other members say I do? What does that have to do with our current exchange, or the price of eggs, anyway? Now, try to unwad your panties. Nice talking to you.

As far as Aldi's or any other grocery, I could care less. I shop at Giant. Period.

 

[PeoplesElbow]

A lot of people like Aldis, but I wasn't impressed with the one I visited. Consumer Reports rated it pretty poorly in terms of meat, bakery and produce quality.

The produce is generally packaged on a styrofoam tray, things like packages of three bell peppers. The aldi I shopped at before I moved here the produce was fine, especially for the price. Cheapest place to get a gallon of milk, its still $2.50, just was there this past weekend. A bag of apples or potatoes is usually about half of what it is at Walmart.

The stuff is generally a store brand but it isn't bad quality stuff at all.

You can get an idea from their weekly ad here.

http://weeklyads.aldi.us/Aldi/Brows...otionCode=Aldi-150408INSc&PromotionViewMode=1

 

[RoseRed]

Timestamps.

 

[Bann]

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[Booboo3604]

Lets see how much you know about five guys.. where was the original one at? I grew up over there and was friends with those guys

Arlington

 

[fatratcat]

Agreed. We need a Wegman's or Trader Joe's in Southern Maryland. The north end of the county is a food desert. Only fast food and a Food Lion. McKay's is skeevy. Only chance for fresh veggies is the Amish market May-early October. Otherwise, only fresh veggies are at the kitty. Most of the time that means very little selction.

Different strokes for different folks. :shrug: It would be another store (like Dollar General/Dollar Store) that I wouldnt frequent.


Its not what I want : I want a Wegmans!!!! Or a Trader Joes!!!

Have you tried Costco for meat, seafood, & vegetables? I get about 90% of my meats & seafood there. They also have really great produce...unfortunately its in Brandywine so I only go once or twice a month.

 

[dgates80]

I call them Food Dog. The lion logo looks more like a dog to me.

 

[lovinmaryland]

Agreed. We need a Wegman's or Trader Joe's in Southern Maryland. The north end of the county is a food desert. Only fast food and a Food Lion. McKay's is skeevy. Only chance for fresh veggies is the Amish market May-early October. Otherwise, only fresh veggies are at the kitty. Most of the time that means very little selction.

McKays in Leonardtown has pretty good produce. If anything is looking less than fresh I usually ask if they have more in the back. I got some beautiful cilantro & aspargus from them last week.

Food Lion & Wal Marts produce sucks. Usually over ripe and nasty. Giant used to be good but its going downhill. Safeway in La Plata & Brandywine has a nice produce selection also but are out of the way unfortunately.

 

[sockgirl77]

May have been mentioned already but this is no different than Trader Joes which is owned by Aldi's. Many of the food items are the same as TJs just different labels.

I've heard that from a friend of mine who swears by Aldi's. I've never been simply for the reason that I do not travel to grocery shop. I do not see the sense in spending the gas money to save a few bucks. However, she doesn't coupon and hits the mall for a few hours before going. I guess it's a day trip for her.

As far as meat goes, I only ever buy chicken from the store. We get a hog and a bull every year. Oh and then there's all the Bambi meat in my freezer as well. You cannot get the quality of meat that I have in the store.

 

[lovinmaryland]

I've heard that from a friend of mine who swears by Aldi's. I've never been simply for the reason that I do not travel to grocery shop. I do not see the sense in spending the gas money to save a few bucks. However, she doesn't coupon and hits the mall for a few hours before going. I guess it's a day trip for her.

As far as meat goes, I only ever buy chicken from the store. We get a hog and a bull every year. Oh and then there's all the Bambi meat in my freezer as well. You cannot get the quality of meat that I have in the store.

I'm not sure what the name of the store is something like keeping things local or whatever. I get meat from there sometimes that's really good. Its from local farmers. Good stuff!

 

[migtig]

We went to an Aldi's once while on a mini vacation. I was not impressed. I honestly prefer the Ridge Dollar General. Last time I was in Annapolis for a doctor appointment we went to Trader Joe's. I was also unimpressed with everything except the cheese selection. So perhaps that corporation doesn't impress me.

I want a Piggly Wiggly. Or an Ingles. But honestly, it doesn't matter what store or chain or restaurant or whatever is here. If we hire the same people and they do the same job and the product is shipped from wherever to get here...we'll still get the exact same results that we B&M about from every other chain in our area. :shrug:

 

[sockgirl77]

I'm not sure what the name of the store is something like keeping things local or whatever. I get meat from there sometimes that's really good. Its from local farmers. Good stuff!

There are a few local farms that do sell meat. There's one in Lexington Park, almost at the Dameron line. Well, I'm not sure if they are a farm or not but there's a sign at the end of their driveway that says that they sell meat.

 

[RoseRed]

I'm not sure what the name of the store is something like keeping things local or whatever. I get meat from there sometimes that's really good. Its from local farmers. Good stuff!

Keepin it Local in Morganza and Chesapeake Bounty in Saint Leonard sell local organic meats.

 

[lovinmaryland]

Keepin it Local in Morganza and Chesapeake Bounty in Saint Leonard sell local organic meats.

Thats what it was. I've only been there twice now but was very impressed w/ the meats, cheese, & fresh ice creams I bought.

 

[RoseRed]

Thats what it was. I've only been there twice now but was very impressed w/ the meats, cheese, & fresh ice creams I bought.

I'm looking forward to more fruits & vegie's at Chesapeake Bounty.

 

[gretchen]

I'm looking forward to more fruits & vegie's at Chesapeake Bounty.

I'm looking forward to one day catching Will working with no shirt!

 

[SoMdDude]

Clinton

Monica is that you?

Arlington

Anyone could of looked that up LOLz I see people always saying it was alexandria, across the street from fridays... nope! that was the 2nd, then springfield was the 3rd

 

[mamatutu]

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I am flattered you are so concerned about what I post, and don't. Thanks.

I want to read for the umpteenth time about when you lived in Italy! We know you lived there for 5 1/2 years. Stop! What happened to Hawaii? You posted ad naseum about that, too, when you went there with one of your Things. I find it so funny that you criticized me when I posted from Hawaii (there last month) a few times, and you said I should be enjoying my vacay, instead of being on the forum. You are a very contrary person. Whatever works for you! Thanks for the laughs.