March 29, 2006

Albertsons
a national chain headquartered in Idaho. I've heard that they have a homebound delivery program that is FREE, friendly and fast. I believe they may have been the first in the Portland area to offer this service at this price.

Fred Meyer
While Fred's originated here and was a local chain until about 15 years ago, it is now owned by Kroger. Fred's is our local omnimart -- you can get organic veggies, oreos, a sweater, and a rake in the same trip...

Haggen
a relatively recent addition to the suburbs. Aiming for high-end customers. Otherwise I know nada.

Trader Joe's
Good food (most of the time), decent prices, lots of vegetarian and vegan options on the plus side; but then there are the things that ought to taste good but indeed taste very bad (there is a money-back guarantee, though). And, there is never being sure if the product you've fallen in love will be there the next time you go in. Whither pepper asiago, cilantro salsa, saga havarti? Anyways, not much produce, but plenty of groovy noshy things, both vegan, vegetarian and omnivorian, a great cheap wine selection, an extensive supply of cheeses, and a cheap vitamin & supplements section to die for. A warehouse store (with sizes appropriate for singles and small families) crossed with a speciality grocery.

Wild Oats
is a chain, formerly known as the locally owned Nature's Northwest. In all of the stores, you'll find a great beer and wine selection, and a nice cheese case.

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