The semi irregular "Cool stuf at Trader Joes thread"

[Leatherface]

Originally Posted by Bogey Man

In addition to the praise here, it seemed to be a popular selection at the store as there were only four bottles left after I took my two.

Yeah, it's sort of caught fire as of late. I'm thinking about buying two bottles to sock away for awhile before it's gone. A couple of us have been peddling it pretty regularly to customers, and they seem to come back for more. I had a guy come in last week and come straight to me stocking wine and say "where is this synergy I've heard so much about?" was the only thing he bought...

in other wine news, have any of you shoppers tried our "crew pick" 4.99 Black Mountain Pinot? Im a black mountain fan, but havent tried that pino. Our captain (been a TJs capt and wine enthusiast for something like 40 years) says its one of the better value pinots ever and on par with any 10-15 dollar bottle.

[KingsJohn/Obediah]

Originally Posted by Kingfan

wow, surprised no one mentioned the frozen pizza's. those things kick ass and are way better than what you find in the grocery store.

I disagree

Try Amy's Frozen Pizzas, they blow Trader Joe's out of the water

[Unruely35]

I wanna work at TJs. It seems as though anyone who is anyone does!

[Annapurna]

Originally Posted by KingsJohn/Obediah

I disagree

Try Amy's Frozen Pizzas, they blow Trader Joe's out of the water

Really? I dont' think Amy's pizzas are bad, but I do prefer the TJ's pizzas.

[KingsJohn/Obediah]

Originally Posted by Snape

Really? I dont' think Amy's pizzas are bad, but I do prefer the TJ's pizzas.

The organic 3 cheese is...blah
The bambino's are awful
and **** that awful pizza with black olives and goat cheese


I have had nothing but lucky with Amy's pizzas (just don't ever try the rice crusted ones)

[Leatherface]

Originally Posted by KingsJohn/Obediah

The organic 3 cheese is...blah
The bambino's are awful
and **** that awful pizza with black olives and goat cheese


I have had nothing but lucky with Amy's pizzas (just don't ever try the rice crusted ones)

I concur on Amy's being better than TJ's.

Ive never had bambinos and I dont like Olives. The three cheese is just "ok"

the fresh pizzas are better than the frozen at TJ's, IMO.

[KingsJohn/Obediah]

Originally Posted by VisionQuest

The fresh pizzas are better than the frozen at TJ's, IMO.

Agreed

[Hipcheck]

Originally Posted by VisionQuest

the fresh pizzas are better than the frozen at TJ's, IMO.

Concur..never had the frozen but for the price the fresh arent 1/2 bad.

KJ-CELEBRATION OF PIZZA2!!!!!!

[Bogey]

I saw the recommendation for TJ's red salsa and for their green salsa verde, but I went off the board and bought the Hot & Smoky Chipotle Salsa.

That together with the Identity Crisis Tortilla chips is the s.

[Leatherface]

Originally Posted by Bogey Man

That together with the Identity Crisis Tortilla chips is the s.

we've been out of these for a week. im getting scared.

[DRGinLBC]

Tried their Marsala sauce last night...excellent. It in the salad dressing / oil's area.

Put it on top of a nice piece of chicken...and let it saute for a bit. Good stuff.

[Annapurna]

I used to love the jarred curry sauces from TJ's, but I've been buying the Patak's sauces from Samosa House lately (I think they are a little more expensive, but not much more) and they are so much better.
Patak's Korma and Rogan Josh sauces are delish!

Maya Kaimal sauces are excellent too, but pricey. I think the lowest prices I've seen for them is in Surfas in Culver City.

[kingofdodgers]

Originally Posted by VisionQuest

Which store? Im at #46.

Im at #36, Culver City.

[RockPile]

Originally Posted by VisionQuest

I work at one.

if you have any questions, about products or anything else TJ's related, fire away.

.

You wouldn't be the big guy at San Dimas would you?

[Bogey]

Besides all the "cool stuff" already mentioned in this thread, there are the free coffee, juice, and other samples they provide daily.
Excellent.

Another one of the greatest features of TJ's is that it is usually fully stocked with eye candy.
They never seem to run out!

[Leatherface]

Originally Posted by RockPile

You wouldn't be the big guy at San Dimas would you?

no, but he used to be my boss @ 46. He's an awesome, awesome guy.

[ketel&tonic]

This damn thread. Now I have a big old list of stuff I want to buy at TJs. I hate you all...with so much love.