Joined: 26 Aug 2007 Posts: 549 Location: South Park Slope
Thu Jul 03, 08 10:07 pm EST
For all those Trader Joe's Junkies out there... I just talked with a soon-to-be employee for the TJ's in Brooklyn who informed me that they are scheduled to open September 28th.
I guess September 1 was the original date... but not suprisingly, that has been pushed back.
I will be in line on opening day! I'm sick of hauling all my frozen stuff from Manhattan! _________________ Did Someone Say Walk?
Flexichick Windsor Terrorist
Joined: 27 Apr 2006 Posts: 9623
Thu Jul 03, 08 10:11 pm EST
Yay! More TJs!
That said, opening day in Manhattan was ridiculous. The papers were running stories about lines running around the block. Shelves were wiped out and it was pandemonium (and still is pretty packed....one of the few things I like about the suburbs is shopping at the TJ's by my mom's house)
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BrooklynGigCenter Insider
Joined: 07 Feb 2008 Posts: 347
Thu Jul 03, 08 10:31 pm EST
Where exactly is TJ's going to be?
Mpmav1 "Pick Up My Poo"
Joined: 26 Aug 2007 Posts: 549 Location: South Park Slope
Thu Jul 03, 08 10:55 pm EST
130 Court St _________________ Did Someone Say Walk?
BrooklynGigCenter Insider
Joined: 07 Feb 2008 Posts: 347
Fri Jul 04, 08 1:20 am EST
Mpmav1, your border collie looks just like mine, Maggie...she's beautiful!
Mpmav1 "Pick Up My Poo"
Joined: 26 Aug 2007 Posts: 549 Location: South Park Slope
Fri Jul 04, 08 11:08 am EST
BrooklynGigCenter wrote:
Mpmav1, your border collie looks just like mine, Maggie...she's beautiful!
Thank you! Actually... surprisingly, he is not a border collie. He is a mini Australian Shepard that has the exact same coloring as a border collie. If you saw him in person, you could tell as he's a bit beefy-er and has a cropped tail.
Also, I think your sheep is adorable as well! _________________ Did Someone Say Walk?
good one Regular
Joined: 31 May 2008 Posts: 67
Sat Jul 05, 08 6:58 am EST
these avatars are too cute! but back to the topic...I can't wait for TJ to open. I shop at the one on long island when i go out there. i didn't love the one in the city that much because when i went there they were a little to crazy for me. plus, the prices were higher for things than they were on LI. curious to see what the prices will look like when they open here.
fivefifths done with it
Joined: 30 Jun 2008 Posts: 138 Location: CAC free zone
Sat Jul 05, 08 11:02 am EST
i am excited for it but will not even consider going until several weeks after its opening. i know it will be a ZOO. i predict it will have similar inflated prices like manhattan.
queencallipygos Bruce Ratner's Love Child
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 791 Location: Ft. Greene
Sat Jul 05, 08 7:45 pm EST
fivefifths wrote:
i am excited for it but will not even consider going until several weeks after its opening. i know it will be a ZOO. i predict it will have similar inflated prices like manhattan.
Wait, you just made a post about how you love the markets in bed Stuy -- but now you're talking about going to Trader Joe's?
fivefifths done with it
Joined: 30 Jun 2008 Posts: 138 Location: CAC free zone
Sat Jul 05, 08 9:27 pm EST
queencallipygos wrote:
fivefifths wrote:
i am excited for it but will not even consider going until several weeks after its opening. i know it will be a ZOO. i predict it will have similar inflated prices like manhattan.
Wait, you just made a post about how you love the markets in bed Stuy -- but now you're talking about going to Trader Joe's?
stop stalking and harassing me i am reporting you
queencallipygos Bruce Ratner's Love Child
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 791 Location: Ft. Greene
Sat Jul 05, 08 9:34 pm EST
fivefifths wrote:
queencallipygos wrote:
fivefifths wrote:
i am excited for it but will not even consider going until several weeks after its opening. i know it will be a ZOO. i predict it will have similar inflated prices like manhattan.
Wait, you just made a post about how you love the markets in bed Stuy -- but now you're talking about going to Trader Joe's?
stop stalking and harassing me i am reporting you
...What do you mean harrassing?
Nuclear Redaction Regular
Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 128 Location: Between the sofa and the cat
Sun Jul 06, 08 5:55 pm EST
I used to live in downtown Philly and was thrilled when a TJ's opened two blocks from my apt. there, but long after it opened, I still avoided it on the weekends -- totally mobbed, shelves picked clean, every register open and still lines well back into the grocery aisles. I imagine this one will be much the same (haven't been to the Union Square location); weekday afternoons will probably be the best time to go. _________________ To have ambition was my ambition -- Gof4
Mpmav1 "Pick Up My Poo"
Joined: 26 Aug 2007 Posts: 549 Location: South Park Slope
Sun Jul 06, 08 10:42 pm EST
Nuclear Redaction wrote:
I used to live in downtown Philly and was thrilled when a TJ's opened two blocks from my apt. there, but long after it opened, I still avoided it on the weekends -- totally mobbed, shelves picked clean, every register open and still lines well back into the grocery aisles. I imagine this one will be much the same (haven't been to the Union Square location); weekday afternoons will probably be the best time to go.
Yes, it is exactly the same in the Union Square location. However, interestingly enough, the best time to go is weekend evenings (from my experience). _________________ Did Someone Say Walk?
pwaltman_1972 Regular
Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 101 Location: Franklin & President
Mon Jul 07, 08 1:12 am EST
For folks not close to Brooklyn Heights and Carrol Gardens, 130 Court St still isn't really a great location if you don't have a car... maybe they'll have delivery service like the one in Manhattan, though.
Mpmav1 "Pick Up My Poo"
Joined: 26 Aug 2007 Posts: 549 Location: South Park Slope
I go to the one at Union Station every once and a while during my lunch hour (1-2 pm). I work near 100 Centre Street, hop on the 4 train, get in and make my few purchases. The lines can get long, but they move fast if you are in the ten or fewer line. I've never noticed the shelves "picked clean," but maybe I'm not buying what everyone else likes. Also, someone else complained about inflated prices, but I think the prices on some items are very good. Looking forward to the Court Street store opening. That way my wife can go on her lunch hour and I won't have to do it anymore.
alafairnadia radical quellist
Joined: 08 Aug 2005 Posts: 8272 Location: not washington ave. btwn sterling & st. johns
Tue Jul 08, 08 5:30 am EST
I spoke with a TJ person yesterday at their queens location (teh awesome, btw) and was told TJs is looking for another location in upper manhattan (UWS, maybe), queens and at least two others in brooklyn.
yay!
xo _________________ like a smoked meat with an earthy youth overnote
SouthSlopeSuit Regular
Joined: 12 Dec 2006 Posts: 126 Location: South Slope (this side of the expressway)
Tue Jul 08, 08 2:49 pm EST
Another couple in Brooklyn?
9th and 5th, baby - the old Eckerd. Please please please...
Flexichick Windsor Terrorist
Joined: 27 Apr 2006 Posts: 9623
Tue Jul 08, 08 5:16 pm EST
Oh, that would be sooo fabulous in the Eckerd space! _________________ Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball!
Nuclear Redaction Regular
Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 128 Location: Between the sofa and the cat
Tue Jul 08, 08 7:19 pm EST
pwaltman_1972 wrote:
For folks not close to Brooklyn Heights and Carrol Gardens, 130 Court St still isn't really a great location if you don't have a car... maybe they'll have delivery service like the one in Manhattan, though.
It's a block or two from the Bergen Street station on the F, isn't it? _________________ To have ambition was my ambition -- Gof4
jennitrixie Regular
Joined: 09 Oct 2006 Posts: 102 Location: S. Slope-ish
Wed Jul 09, 08 7:18 pm EST
Nuclear Redaction wrote:
pwaltman_1972 wrote:
For folks not close to Brooklyn Heights and Carrol Gardens, 130 Court St still isn't really a great location if you don't have a car... maybe they'll have delivery service like the one in Manhattan, though.
It's a block or two from the Bergen Street station on the F, isn't it?
Yep, and a 3-minute walk up Court to Court Street-Borough Hall for the 2/3, 4/5, and R; in addition along that stretch of Atlantic cabs are easy to get and there are car service storefronts to boot . . . so while they may not carry you on a litter and feed you peeled grapes, Court and Atlantic is a fairly centrally-located part of Brooklyn.
I can't wait. I live within walking distance, so I can fit it in around the Sahadi runs.
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