tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post7351808262312845012..comments2024-03-20T06:18:46.553-04:00Comments on HowChow: First, We Knock Down All The SupermarketsHowChowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214893123333124514noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-72124560643571614342011-04-27T10:30:18.830-04:002011-04-27T10:30:18.830-04:00I totally want to be part of the blog comment-read...I totally want to be part of the blog comment-reading, anonymous-tracking, HoCo mafia!<br /><br />I'm beginning to wonder, though, if the original post might could have been improved by the addition of a ;) at the end.<br /><br />~kamkamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-61919544848355027862011-04-26T07:55:16.082-04:002011-04-26T07:55:16.082-04:00Another example of the snobbery, elitism and class...Another example of the snobbery, elitism and class warfare that is the epitome of Howard County. Sorry I need to be anonymous, but I've seen what happens to people who post publicly who challenge the status quo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-59984559174006298012011-04-24T19:52:38.240-04:002011-04-24T19:52:38.240-04:00The title is a reference to "First, we clear ...The title is a reference to "First, we clear all the lawyers," no? Pretty clearly intended as humor.Morty Abzughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02749453327090487080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-52551551153046264022011-04-21T17:13:31.339-04:002011-04-21T17:13:31.339-04:00That bowl of ramen looks delicious. Are there any...That bowl of ramen looks delicious. Are there any decent ramen places in this area?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04617114529661758195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-37852127346688004942011-04-21T10:09:04.089-04:002011-04-21T10:09:04.089-04:00This is a hilarious post and I love it to pieces.
...This is a hilarious post and I love it to pieces.<br /><br />As others have noted, though, a big factor is that a lot of the people who live in NY have little or no kitchen. It's just easier to go out for meals than it is to try to cook at home. A friend of mine up there gets by with just a microwave and a minifridge. <br /><br />I love the NY food scene, but I don't think I'd kathttp://kitchen.wasteofbytes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-75529149830506099392011-04-21T09:49:17.382-04:002011-04-21T09:49:17.382-04:00What NY has is density! How many would support a s...What NY has is density! How many would support a store solely devoted to french fries, however good they are? Or a cheese store? Or just poultry store? Just can't happen here. To the person who suggested turning one of the village centers in a foodie destinatin - great idea. But not enough money in it for Kimco. You need cheap real estate for something like that. We don't have it RHfoodienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-56251552388350145392011-04-20T19:55:33.606-04:002011-04-20T19:55:33.606-04:00They are on the list, along with the one in Elkrid...They are on the list, along with the one in Elkridge. Sad. <br /><br />It is indeed pricey, but generally I enjoy the experience of shopping there. As I said, I've gotten to know some of the people who work there, at least enough for small talk. Most of them try to keep customers happy. I hope they end up ok.Marcianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-7975079043686812102011-04-20T12:45:44.567-04:002011-04-20T12:45:44.567-04:00I didn't know the Super Fresh in Route 40 is c...I didn't know the Super Fresh in Route 40 is closing. That's sad. They are on the pricey side but it's my go-to place for fresh ham. HowChow, be careful what you wish for!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-46224777429547930242011-04-20T08:37:18.306-04:002011-04-20T08:37:18.306-04:00I'll make no apologies for the fact that I wil...I'll make no apologies for the fact that I will miss the SuperFresh on Rt. 40. I started going there a couple years ago when Giant really began cutting back on stock. The produce department at SuperFresh is much better than my local Safeway, they have a bigger selection and the produce is in good condition. Sure, there is H Mart and other small groceries with good produce, but I like the Marcianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-75132571508999236312011-04-20T08:29:35.321-04:002011-04-20T08:29:35.321-04:00I've spent a considerable time in NY ... livin...I've spent a considerable time in NY ... living there for 3-4 months out of the year for several years...<br /><br />It's a gastro paradise ... and there are tons of grocers, markets, bakeries, etc.... Part of the joy was walking to all the local specialty stores ... and my waistline appreciated it.<br /><br />I never had problems with cooking while here, and I never met a New Yorker who icolithichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08354614040850359148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-30762511207440663652011-04-19T15:58:09.864-04:002011-04-19T15:58:09.864-04:00Of course, Manhattan also has that whole populatio...Of course, Manhattan also has that whole population density thing going for them and the tiny apartments with tiny (or no) kitchens. ;-)<br /><br />And on the Facci note, I was there last night and they plan for the expansion to be complete by the end of May.P90 Noirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10796786147607789224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-36884095685730246232011-04-19T11:45:23.599-04:002011-04-19T11:45:23.599-04:00I managed to move from Columbia to Brooklyn and th...I managed to move from Columbia to Brooklyn and then, three years later, back to Columbia, and pretty much the food and drink scene in New York completely rules.<br /><br />The thing I notice more than anything is just the lack of options. I'd put Victoria up against almost any gastropub I ate at up there (their poutine is divine), and the burger at LeeLynn's is easily on par with Greg Chiassonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471272401423742859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-35932806140268378672011-04-19T09:19:36.548-04:002011-04-19T09:19:36.548-04:00@Doji Star -- Sorry that my post missed the mark. ...@Doji Star -- Sorry that my post missed the mark. It wasn't supposed to be sarcasm as much as joshing. I can't claim to aim much higher than joshing around here. Sarcasm has a bitterness that seems out of place in a hobby about food.<br /><br />Anyway, the post was supposed to be some thoughts from the trip to NYC -- a touch of "things I'd love to have here" and a touch of &HowChowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214893123333124514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-87713567554989469642011-04-19T03:48:44.604-04:002011-04-19T03:48:44.604-04:00@HowChow -- There are are a lot of people who seri...@HowChow -- There are are a lot of people who seriously advocate what you described here... No grocery stores, only seasonal localvore food or tiny ethnic markets, we can survive solely on lame overpriced farmers markets, etc. I find it insensitive to the income- or time-challenged, much less to those who choose to live in the suburbs. I just felt if this were supposed to be sarcasm, it fell Doji Starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288375201385718902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-48915928360220914862011-04-18T22:52:04.906-04:002011-04-18T22:52:04.906-04:00@Doji Star -- I'm not sure how to respond. Di...@Doji Star -- I'm not sure how to respond. Did you not get the joke? Or was this a subtle attempt at insulting me with some idea that I'm a person "of leisure?" Let me know so I know how to respond.<br /><br />@Megan -- I think we actually got the bahn mi from Bahn Mi Saigon. We just walked in a place that enticed us so I didn't remember the name. But that sounds right.HowChowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214893123333124514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-12863816103002002602011-04-18T15:26:27.171-04:002011-04-18T15:26:27.171-04:00New York is a world unto itself.
I had a great ti...New York is a world unto itself.<br /><br />I had a great time visiting a friend in NYC last summer and will be back but I don't think I could live there, they really do live a cramped life often without kitchens.<br /><br />The setup that's evolved there is just way different from anywhere else in the country, in my view.<br /><br />I guess I'm saying let New York be New York and BeerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13258203151421210675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-21318459712553497002011-04-18T12:44:21.047-04:002011-04-18T12:44:21.047-04:00Bahaha "tricked out with noodles," great...Bahaha "tricked out with noodles," great stuff.Brian Hookshttp://savage-guilford.patch.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-87235077596993903632011-04-18T09:35:20.358-04:002011-04-18T09:35:20.358-04:00The problem is that Manhattan doesn't have ENO...The problem is that Manhattan doesn't have ENOUGH supermarkets. Who can afford to eat out every single day? I don't understand those New Yorkers who don't know how to cook. Although I love the variety of restaurants in New York, it's just not practical or even healthy to eat out every day. <br /><br />To be fair, I don't think you necessarily need supermarkets like Giant or megantronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06709900691650268065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-56114866061890266402011-04-18T09:20:02.141-04:002011-04-18T09:20:02.141-04:00I would love to see a village center close its Gia...I would love to see a village center close its Giant or Safeway and became a place for all the ethnic groceries that seem to be scattered all over the area in hard to find places. I love shopping at these stores but have trouble finding them and driving all over to get to them. Wish the Market Place on Route one would have gone in this direction.duanestclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04663080160551320723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-20466680021951941572011-04-18T09:02:30.191-04:002011-04-18T09:02:30.191-04:00Next time you're in Manhattan., you HAVE to go...Next time you're in Manhattan., you HAVE to go to one of the dumpling houses in Chinatown. Four big dumplings for a buck. A pork-stuffed pancake for a buck. We spent $2 each and left Vanessa's Dumpling House stuffed.<br /><br />With good, cheap food like that, it's not surprising there are so few supermarkets there! Plus, most apartments have tiny kitchens. The entire city is designedZevonistanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-12066206551676101132011-04-18T08:49:49.810-04:002011-04-18T08:49:49.810-04:00@Doji Star. Relax, I'm sure Howchow was just ...@Doji Star. Relax, I'm sure Howchow was just joking. After all, he has been one of Wegman's biggest advocates.Steve Finehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09648535536430111093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-80418276472131888802011-04-18T08:48:05.449-04:002011-04-18T08:48:05.449-04:00We need Grey's Papaya or Papaya King here in H...We need Grey's Papaya or Papaya King here in HoCo as well.Steve Finehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09648535536430111093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-8019403301443324362011-04-18T08:45:40.666-04:002011-04-18T08:45:40.666-04:00I love your blog (it's the only way I can find...I love your blog (it's the only way I can find places in HoCo), but this post was, frankly, hateful. What if one doesn't have the money and leisure to drive around buying prepared food all the time? What if, like me, you actually enjoy cooking, watch your diet carefully, and don't particularly like dining out or getting carry out? A good supermarket is a amazing thing, full of Doji Starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288375201385718902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-79321832295447998932011-04-18T08:29:10.275-04:002011-04-18T08:29:10.275-04:00Whaat? I think there are more restaurants that nee...Whaat? I think there are more restaurants that need to be closed down (Noodles and Company, Chipotles, PF Changs, Cheesecake Factory ...). We need to phase out some of the rubber stamp supermarkets, but stores like Wegmans and some Ethnic stores are actually making foods more accessible to those who appreciate the hands-on approach. There are tons of small grocers and gourmet markets in New York icolithichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08354614040850359148noreply@blogger.com