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re: A good grocery store is important -- Didn't realize it until we moved back home

Posted on 2/10/24 at 2:13 pm to
Posted by Salmon
On the trails
Member since Feb 2008
83630 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 2:13 pm to
We would only move back for family. Both of our parents are aging, and the draw to be near them and help them is strong.

My parents have some land that they would be willing to give us, so the opportunity for living rural, near family, and be able to build a home is the real draw. We wouldn’t spend much time in Alex, except for groceries and whatnot, which as stated, kinda sucks.
Posted by Jcorye1
Tom Brady = GoAT
Member since Dec 2007
71505 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 2:14 pm to
I lived in solid blue Denver, and I saw more hate and actual racism amongst those individuals than I ever saw in the south. It shocked me how hard blue individuals think so little of black and Hispanic individuals. I legit got into arguments on a regular basis because idiot white people assumed they couldn't obtain IDs or phones. Just insane.
Posted by stuckintexas
austin
Member since Sep 2009
2221 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 2:18 pm to
I have three Brookeshires I drive past to get to the closest HEB. They're ridiculously expensive for such poor quality meat and produce.

HEB has a significantly higher quality of both, plus their pre-made items are fresh and really good. It's so much easier to pop a couple of those in the oven when it's been a long day with work, taking care of a ranch, and having a toddler, and it's not some heavily processed frozen junk.
Posted by Areddishfish
The Wild West
Member since Oct 2015
6284 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 2:29 pm to
Once you know HEB, there is no other.
Posted by Bayou
CenLA
Member since Feb 2005
36890 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 2:43 pm to
Odysseus32, after also moving back to CenLa during covid, from Phoenix, we are still feeling your identical pain.
We have to occasionally drive to B.R. to shop Trader Joe's. An occasional trip to Shrevepit sees us at Whole Foods.
We used to frequent WinCo, too.
Posted by Bayou
CenLA
Member since Feb 2005
36890 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 2:51 pm to
quote:

this is funny because me and the wife have been tossing around the idea of moving back home (CenLa)

Don't!


All the good things are overwhelmed by the nastiness
Posted by Butta
Zachary
Member since Dec 2012
234 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 2:56 pm to
Try Mac's in Pineville on 28 east. And there is a Super 1 by it too.
Posted by Limitlesstigers
Lafayette
Member since Nov 2019
2915 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 2:58 pm to
The Super 1 in Lafayette are well stocked. Rouse's is the best for Louisiana products. Aldi is the best for price on staples.
Posted by SportsGuyNOLA
New Orleans, LA
Member since May 2014
17156 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 3:02 pm to
quote:

Could never move back to Louisiana after having an HEB.


Lol.

Seriously?
Posted by Gee Grenouille
Bogalusa
Member since Jul 2018
4900 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 3:15 pm to
quote:

It's important to me.


Shouldn't have moved to Louisiana. We only care about what the lobbyists tell us to care about.
This post was edited on 2/10/24 at 3:16 pm
Posted by johnnyrocket
Ghetto once known as Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2013
9790 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 3:40 pm to
You live in Cenla.
It is what it is!
This is not an area that has upscale grocery stores.
Posted by LSURep864
Moscow, Idaho
Member since Nov 2007
10922 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 3:47 pm to
Regular Publix shopper checking in.

I’ve tried to get away from it to save some cash. I used to think it was comparable to a local place here called Ingles. After shopping by side it’s not even close.

Between the clean shopping experience without meth heads everywhere, the quality of meat and produce.

I’ve just resigned to happily spend 10-20 more per trip and call it a day.

Publix really does making shopping a pleasure. If you ever get one be glad.
This post was edited on 2/10/24 at 3:48 pm
Posted by longtooth
Member since Jun 2013
413 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 3:47 pm to
People bitch about BR, but there 5-6 solid grocery options within 1-3 miles of my house. Whole Foods, 2 Rouses, etc. And that’s not even counting a smaller, but great store like Reeves Market or Asian Supermarket a little further away.
Posted by liz18lsu
Naples, FL
Member since Feb 2009
17338 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 4:02 pm to
When I moved to SWFL I was blown away by the customer service at Publix. Happy workers, friendly, willing to not only help, but greet you, with a smile. I was so used to LA customer "service". Night versus day.
Posted by Centinel
Idaho
Member since Sep 2016
43390 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 4:04 pm to
Man why did you move away from here. This place is paradise.

And Winco is the shite.
Posted by lsusa
Doing Missionary work for LSU
Member since Oct 2005
4631 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 4:10 pm to
quote:

I have been 100% completely disappointed in the steak selection at the new Rouses in Lafayette.


I’m in Mobile. It’s inconsistent for sure,
but usually better to catch stuff on sale W-F
Posted by JawjaTigah
Bizarro World
Member since Sep 2003
22506 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 4:32 pm to
I despise Kroger. We have 2 Krogers, a WalMart Market, and a super size one, a Tom Thumb (Albertson’s), Sprouts, Aldi, and Market Street. Plus they are building a brand new HEB to open either in late 2024 or early 2025. In this desolate land of Kroger, I do miss Publix.
Posted by tigerpawl
Can't get there from here.
Member since Dec 2003
22362 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 4:54 pm to
quote:

We went down to Lake Charles and shopped at Rouses
Please share how you financed the purchase.
Posted by Bayou
CenLA
Member since Feb 2005
36890 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 4:55 pm to
quote:

Try Mac's in Pineville on 28 east. And there is a Super 1 by it too.

Posted by LSUdc
Member since Nov 2011
481 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 5:17 pm to
Maybe I'm easy to please, but I have no issues shopping at any of the grocery stores you listed.
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