I find it amazing the number of people who shop at Krogers. I imagine convenience is a huge factor. I personally think they kill you on grocery prices but convenience draws me in from time to time for that stick of butter, carton of milk or loaf of bread. I’m going to start keeping track [...]

Costco during the blizzard of 3-8-08 Four wheel drive and some ground clearance will get you anywhere – even in a blizzard. So I found myself at Costco on a Saturday. You’ll be lucky to see Costco this empty on a weekend ever again but 18 inches of snow will keep the scared Columbusites at [...]

La Michoacana Mexican Market and Restaurant Left to fend for myself last night, a friend and I were headed out to Disneyland, err uh, I mean Easton, to pay mucho màs dinero que es necessario for dinner (how’s my Spanish?). Waiting at a light to turn onto Morse Road, there it was – just slightly [...]

photo credit: Spatial Mongrel Since my grocery category appears to be one of the most visited categories on this site, I thought I’d write about my Costco experience for the viewing public. I used to find myself at Kroger or, as I affectionately referred to it, the K-robber, just because it was convenient. I live [...]

Have you been shopping at Trader Joe’s and did not participate in wine tastings? Are you not sure what Trader Joe’s is? Well, we are a low cost unique grocery store, that started in California. One of the best features of our offerings, is a wide selection of exclusive wines from all over the world. [...]

Have you experienced the food and wine culture at Trader Joe’s? Based in California, this specialty grocery store chain has 6 locations in Ohio. Two are located in Columbus, Sawmill and 161 and Easton. Low priced food, exclusive wines under $7, and quick meals to get for lunch on the go (sushi, salads, wraps, microwave [...]