tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post6304309976548401532..comments2024-03-29T02:14:11.459-04:00Comments on HowChow: What You'll See At The New Columbia WegmansHowChowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214893123333124514noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-11929958164893081282012-06-27T11:10:23.342-04:002012-06-27T11:10:23.342-04:00@daniel: thanks. I had already checked the kosher...@daniel: thanks. I had already checked the kosher section for chopped liver and corned brisket, but the case didn't have any, and the department was closed when I got there.<br /><br />Went again last night, and found that there was a lot less selection than there had been last week (no smoked whole whitefish, no smoked sable.) Asked Fred, the guy behind the counter, and he said that they Morty Abzughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02749453327090487080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-75797692061335693432012-06-22T11:18:28.235-04:002012-06-22T11:18:28.235-04:00Wally: I can tell you I personally have no interes...Wally: I can tell you I personally have no interest in the prepared foods, and I'm shocked that there is such a big deal over it. Coworkers who have tried their stuff just gave it a "meh" rating.<br /><br />I've been there 4 times, for various meats/cheeses and general shopping. I'm neurotic about prices and I can tell you about 80% of what I buy is cheaper there. But when IAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-90627718602887084802012-06-21T23:19:42.989-04:002012-06-21T23:19:42.989-04:00Went for lunch today (Thursday) and was surprised ...Went for lunch today (Thursday) and was surprised at how crowded it was. The prepared food area was just as busy as opening day. Still good though and we got to use the "select-any-flavor" coke machines (like at BGR).<br />Instead of made-to-order Ceasar Salad, like at Hunt Valley, the Columbia Wegman's has made-to-order Nachos/Burritos. I tried the Fiesta Nachos and found the dzoeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18337244607409694673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-70375420041276947372012-06-21T22:58:01.849-04:002012-06-21T22:58:01.849-04:00Yes, I'm sure Wegman's is a nice place. T...Yes, I'm sure Wegman's is a nice place. Two things bother me:<br />Wegmans was allowed to violate several zoning issues and possible liquor laws since the county government was falling over themselves to bring them here, supposedly for the jobs. However, people will not buy more food, so long term jobs will be lost at other grocery stores.<br />Two, the nanny-staters in HoCo always Wallynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-22645562683682691272012-06-21T16:29:55.807-04:002012-06-21T16:29:55.807-04:00I've been back to Wegmans every day this week....I've been back to Wegmans every day this week. Mornings are generally quiet. Afternoons are crazy busy!<br /><br />The sushi department seems to be extremely popular. This afternoon, I counted 8 employees busily preparing various items.<br /><br />I was surprised to discover that several items that I typically buy from Costco are less expensive at Wegmans, including beef tenderloin and 80%beach57https://www.blogger.com/profile/09684919065507319430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-2783736861303102112012-06-21T08:56:52.658-04:002012-06-21T08:56:52.658-04:00Does Wegmans have crab cakes, either already-cooke...Does Wegmans have crab cakes, either already-cooked or cook-it-yourself? thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-91114645378008079102012-06-21T08:34:33.452-04:002012-06-21T08:34:33.452-04:00Morty: my guess is at least two of the items you ...Morty: my guess is at least two of the items you were looking for, Corned Beef and Chopped Liver (twice), were available at the kosher counter which is between the Bakery and the main meat counter (across from the lobster! tank).Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-49139650557593036372012-06-21T08:24:50.310-04:002012-06-21T08:24:50.310-04:00Oops! Forgot one more thing. They have Vosges ca...Oops! Forgot one more thing. They have Vosges candy bars there for six dollars, which is about a dollar cheaper than I've seen them for sale anywhere!K8teebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12019007159851108221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-11880145951047127632012-06-20T12:59:42.384-04:002012-06-20T12:59:42.384-04:00I went yesterday at 5pm. Bought some pretzel roll...I went yesterday at 5pm. Bought some pretzel rolls for salmon burgers and they were great! I like that they're a different shape than the ones at HT. <br /><br />Prices at Wegmans were wonderful. Pepino pizza sauce was 1.35, comparable to Mars and Chiobani yogurt was 1.00. Their price on eggs alone is worth the trip. Bought groceries for 50 bucks which would have been easily a 70 dollarK8teebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12019007159851108221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-31219364324216444482012-06-20T11:31:52.625-04:002012-06-20T11:31:52.625-04:00Went this AM at 8. Lots of parking, no lines at c...Went this AM at 8. Lots of parking, no lines at check out. Able to meander around to check out the store. Friendly and helpful staff. No mole which I have not been able to find at Giant nor HT. Had hoped Wegmans would have it. Oh well. Spent less than I would have at other stores-bought some bakery items- bagels (not NY but ok)and sfogliatelle,(haven't tried them yet to compare to NY) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-28935989075667932932012-06-20T06:20:09.819-04:002012-06-20T06:20:09.819-04:00Went a little after 9p on Monday. Some specific i...Went a little after 9p on Monday. Some specific items I went looking for:<br /><br />Smoked whitefish: yes, both packaged and whole! Unfortunately, the counter with whole smoked whitefish closed at 9pm. [Which is much later than the various counters at Hickory Ridge Giant would be open.]<br />Smoked sable: yes! Again, that counter closed at 9pm.<br />Chopped liver: no.<br />Corned brisket: noMorty Abzughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02749453327090487080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-25671900784455612082012-06-19T21:59:31.624-04:002012-06-19T21:59:31.624-04:00I didn't see the Old Bay hummus, I'm going...I didn't see the Old Bay hummus, I'm going to look for that tomorrow.<br /><br />I made burgers with the pretzel rolls today and they were outstanding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-65559171715374608962012-06-19T17:23:28.723-04:002012-06-19T17:23:28.723-04:00It was like an amusement park of food.
I picked u...It was like an amusement park of food.<br /><br />I picked up some pretzel rolls, locally-made hummus with Old Bay, and various other edible items. The store size is a bit overwhelming, but that does help spread out the crowd (except around the food bar, yikes). <br /><br />That Old Bay hummus is really, really good. <br /><br />I live a little south of Maple Lawn, so Harris Teeter will remain myperrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06613140245248377655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-81969294167493739202012-06-19T16:22:30.352-04:002012-06-19T16:22:30.352-04:00I was at Wegmans on Monday at 8 am also. I was pl...I was at Wegmans on Monday at 8 am also. I was pleasantly surprised at how quiet and uncrowded it was. It gave me a chance to chat with some of the employees. When I returned Tuesday afternoon, it was packed. I would recommend shopping early in the morning on a weekday if possible.<br /><br />I'm a huge fan of Wegmans since they came to Hunt Valley 7 years ago. In my opinion, Giant, beach57https://www.blogger.com/profile/09684919065507319430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-35049485802955593032012-06-19T14:39:58.329-04:002012-06-19T14:39:58.329-04:00@Anon (who is tired of the hype) -- I promise this...@Anon (who is tired of the hype) -- I promise this isn't going to be the Wegmans blog. I had a fine Saturday on Main Street with some fun ideas to share. And please avoid the hype by checking out some other local place. I do recommend the egusi at Kuramo -- http://howchow.blogspot.com/2012/06/egusi-at-kuramo-in-columbia.htmlHowChowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214893123333124514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-76453074200872043652012-06-19T13:45:53.891-04:002012-06-19T13:45:53.891-04:00Looking forward to going. I go to Roots on occasio...Looking forward to going. I go to Roots on occasion for things I haven't found elsewhere, but salespeople are rude more than friendly.<br /> Recently moved here from VA and I feel I spend a lot more at Giant than I did at Harris Teeter in VA. Buy mostly the same items so not sure why there is a such a cost difference. Hope to see a price savings at WegmansAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-67678357008181260202012-06-19T12:48:54.140-04:002012-06-19T12:48:54.140-04:00I still haven't been in yet but driven by seve...I still haven't been in yet but driven by several times since I live nearby. Looking forward to checking it out and SO glad it's another option besides the horrible Giant on Cradlerock near me. I drive right past it to go to HT once a week but now I can add Wegman's into my options. :-)<br /><br />I'm wondering how long Wegman's will be allowed to keep those garish sale Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-79596107079616893772012-06-19T12:45:31.465-04:002012-06-19T12:45:31.465-04:00How much is Pepino? That's what I use to comp...How much is Pepino? That's what I use to compare all the stores. So far, no one beats Mars. no one.K8teebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12019007159851108221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-71817394567030434902012-06-19T12:05:52.688-04:002012-06-19T12:05:52.688-04:00The in-store flier you can pick up as you walk in ...The in-store flier you can pick up as you walk in the door has three pages of price comparisons between Wegmans, Giant and Safeway on more than 60 items. In the fine print, it says that prices were checked at Giant (7200 Cradlerock in Columbia), Safeway (5485 Harper's Road in Columbia) and the new Columbia Wegmans on May 26. Some of the prices are not that far apart but some price differencesMikehttp://www.michaelray.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-45043139914774106482012-06-19T12:02:20.494-04:002012-06-19T12:02:20.494-04:00I know you have been waiting a long time for Wegma...I know you have been waiting a long time for Wegman's. BUT, getting tired of all the hype. The company is NOT as friendly as they make themselves out to be (is any company).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-47159993466021617132012-06-19T10:08:29.743-04:002012-06-19T10:08:29.743-04:00I do a lot of shopping at the Hunt Valley wegmans(...I do a lot of shopping at the Hunt Valley wegmans(I work near there) and I've noticed that the prices are very very competitive with the local stores. I'm cheap so I do a lot price shopping. Wegmans, overall, works out to about $10-15 less per shopping trip than Harris Teeter and $5-10 than Safeway. I don't really go to Giant so I don't know about them. I will say, when HT has Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-77751652356032642802012-06-19T09:14:19.270-04:002012-06-19T09:14:19.270-04:00I live about a mile from the Frederick wegmans, so...I live about a mile from the Frederick wegmans, so I can give a 'one year later' follow up. The prices are competitive for everyday items. The big difference is the store brand foods are higher quality at wegmans than giant/safeway. <br /><br />The first few weeks/months your bill will be higher as you find and try all the new stuff, but with practice you can keep your bill low and get Troutnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-1601820833573301792012-06-19T09:01:50.503-04:002012-06-19T09:01:50.503-04:00There was a big Wegman's ad in the Post last w...There was a big Wegman's ad in the Post last week doing the typical grocery comparison thing and they were comparing themselves to Giant. Of course, it's all bunk since they'll just pick items to include in the ad where they beat the competition. I think the not-so-secret Wegman's secret is they have better grocery prices but get you in the prepared foods area Mr. Chow was Dannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-91226128949339826572012-06-19T08:56:18.506-04:002012-06-19T08:56:18.506-04:00Wow; that description overwhelms me! I've bee...Wow; that description overwhelms me! I've been to a Wegman's before, and it was just as you described it. Sounds like a good place if you're hosting a party and don't want to prepare everything from scratch.<br /><br />I think I'll still wait for the crowds to dissipate a bit before I venture there though - don't really care for crowds if I can avoid them!Elizabeth @ The Bare Midriffhttp://thebaremidriff.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-69884811383944590312012-06-19T08:02:43.889-04:002012-06-19T08:02:43.889-04:00I have to agree-I've always been skeptical abo...I have to agree-I've always been skeptical about the price comparisons-they compared a lot to Safeway (for all we know-it was the NYC prices!). I keep an eye on supermarket prices, and I noticed they don't compare themselves to Giant at all. I will still go there (Giant) for my main shopping, but I am excited about this place for the fresh take out, the bakery, and the hard to find items Matthttp://www.stuff4multiples.comnoreply@blogger.com