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re: One more reason why you should never buy meat at Rouses in BTR close to Highland.

Posted on 6/4/18 at 9:31 am to
Posted by Uncle JackD
Member since Nov 2007
59614 posts
Posted on 6/4/18 at 9:31 am to
I’ve had zero issues with rouses in Lafayette & Youngsville. Baton rudge area needs better managers apparently.
Posted by BilJ
Member since Sep 2003
163111 posts
Posted on 6/4/18 at 9:38 am to
I think not being an AG store in BR hurts them a bit
This post was edited on 6/4/18 at 9:39 am
Posted by LSU fan 246
Member since Oct 2005
90567 posts
Posted on 6/4/18 at 9:46 am to
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Baton rudge area needs better managers apparently.


Needs better people from top to bottom

They must pay them shite because it's like dealing with Popeyes workers at the Jefferson location
Posted by TigerBR1111
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2014
8768 posts
Posted on 6/4/18 at 9:51 am to
Holy salmonella!
Posted by AlwysATgr
Member since Apr 2008
21518 posts
Posted on 6/4/18 at 10:04 am to
The Rouses I've been to in Slidell, Houma, and Laffy all seemed to be pretty well run stores. No complaints.

The pic in the OP is disgusting.
Posted by timbo
Red Stick, La.
Member since Dec 2011
7900 posts
Posted on 6/4/18 at 10:10 am to
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Very strange how well they seem to do everywhere except the Baton Rouge area


I have my own theories about this. I think its a combo of people who really miss LeBlanc's and salty folks with ties to Associated Grocers.
I don't go to Rouses that often, cuz they aren't that convenient to where I work and live. But I've always thought they had high quality meat and deli items. The beer selection could use a little work -- although the Drusilla location is very, very good. For the most part, their prices are good, although you need to be careful at the hot bar.
Posted by LSU fan 246
Member since Oct 2005
90567 posts
Posted on 6/4/18 at 10:56 am to
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I think its a combo of people who really miss LeBlanc's


its because that rouses is complete shite compared to Leblancs.

i have no loyalty to leblancs whatsoever
Posted by leftovergumbo
Member since May 2018
579 posts
Posted on 6/4/18 at 10:59 am to
I live very close, so I give that store way too many chances. Last time I bought pork chops, they smelled rancid. The best buy date was a few days away so I decided to grill them anyway, thinking the seasoning and heat would cure the chops. They tasted like crap. I threw all of them in the trash. Wasted my time and money and ended up eating a sandwich.
Also, I find their chicken prices are too high. Boneless skinless breasts are over $3/lb when albertsons usually has the for half that price. Thighs are at least $2/lb.
Posted by LNCHBOX
70448
Member since Jun 2009
89388 posts
Posted on 6/4/18 at 11:01 am to
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It turns out we were 100% correct. Rouses is horrible in every way.


I mean, except for all the stores in the NOLA area, north shore, apparently Youngsville too, being good stores. Sure, you were 100% correct.
Posted by bdevill
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Mar 2008
12277 posts
Posted on 6/4/18 at 11:04 am to
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it's like dealing with Popeyes workers at the Jefferson location


It's like dealing with Special Ed students at Bluebonnet.
Posted by Howyouluhdat
On Fleek St
Member since Jan 2015
9189 posts
Posted on 6/4/18 at 11:10 am to
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I have my own theories about this. I think its a combo of people who really miss LeBlanc's and salty folks with ties to Associated Grocers.



This. I've never had problems with the meat at the one in Prairieville. As a matter of fact I've had some really delicious steaks from there but it could be the cook too so idk

My liquor guy(Marvin) there is very helpful as well. Always saves me some hard to find crafts

This post was edited on 6/4/18 at 11:12 am
Posted by fallguy_1978
Best States #50
Member since Feb 2018
53816 posts
Posted on 6/4/18 at 12:05 pm to
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its because that rouses is complete shite compared to Leblancs. i have no loyalty to leblancs whatsoever

Yep. The Leblancs on Drusilla was much better than Rouses.

The rumor is that they are expanding so rapidly to attract a bigger store to buy them out. I hope it's true.
Posted by LSU fan 246
Member since Oct 2005
90567 posts
Posted on 6/4/18 at 12:09 pm to
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Last time I bought pork chops, they smelled rancid. The best buy date was a few days away so I decided to grill them anyway, thinking the seasoning and heat would cure the chops


Tonys usually cures my rancid meat

What seasoning did you use?
Posted by Clint Torres
Member since Oct 2011
2853 posts
Posted on 6/4/18 at 12:48 pm to
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Boneless skinless breasts are over $3/lb when albertsons usually has the for half that price.


You're finding boneless/skinless breast for $1.50? Are you buying 200lbs at a time?
Posted by LNCHBOX
70448
Member since Jun 2009
89388 posts
Posted on 6/4/18 at 1:14 pm to
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You're finding boneless/skinless breast for $1.50? Are you buying 200lbs at a time?




Gotta be buying frozen. $3 for fresh is not a bad price at all.
Posted by leftovergumbo
Member since May 2018
579 posts
Posted on 6/4/18 at 1:24 pm to
Right now boneless skinless breasts at Albertsons are $1.99/lb. It does get below $1.50 and I'll buy about 10 lbs to freeze.
This post was edited on 6/4/18 at 1:25 pm
Posted by LSUZombie
A Cemetery Near You
Member since Apr 2008
29749 posts
Posted on 6/4/18 at 1:56 pm to
Since we are piling on Rouses, I just bought a prepared salad from them for lunch at the former LeBlancs in Gonzales.

The expiration day wasn't for another week, but the croutons were soggy and the shredded carrots had a coating of slime over them and smelled like they had been pickled.

Never again.
Posted by the paradigm
Moon Township, PA
Member since Sep 2017
5417 posts
Posted on 6/4/18 at 1:59 pm to
What did you do, pick up a potato and take your photo with it?
Posted by maxxrajun70
baton rouge
Member since Oct 2011
3726 posts
Posted on 6/4/18 at 2:25 pm to
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Since we are piling on Rouses
Posted by maxxrajun70
baton rouge
Member since Oct 2011
3726 posts
Posted on 6/4/18 at 2:27 pm to
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What did you do, pick up a potato and take your photo with it?


For fuks sake I know it didn't come out good but I felt like I was undercover on 48hrs trying to take a quick snapshot.
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