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[Deb aka Resume Lady]

I've got to ask...Why are they calling their beer garden a "bier" garden?

bier   /bɪər/ Show Spelled[beer] Show IPA
noun
1.a frame or stand on which a corpse or the coffin containing it is laid before burial.
2.such a stand together with the corpse or coffin

Origin: before 900; Middle English bere,Old English bēr, bǣr(e); cognate with Old High German bāra(German Bahre), Dutch, Danish baar,Swedish bår;spelling influenced by French bière;akin to bear1, barrow1
Can be confused: beer, bier.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/bier

LOL Because it's not a garden for frames or stands... it's "beer" in another language (many languages spell it bier, including German).

[caligirlz]

LOL Because it's not a garden for frames or stands... it's "beer" in another language (many languages spell it bier, including German).

hehehe, thanks Deb! Obviously, I'm not a bier drinker.

[EAH]

I just got home from WF. I am glad that it's here, but it is a lot different than the other WF stores around here.

Firstly, it's a lot smaller in comparison to Roseville, & even Arden. I'm highly disappointed in the dinky fruit/vegetable section. I had to search & search just to find the spinach. I never did find the whole head lettuce, only the loose leaf pay-by-the-lb and the bagged varieties. The other thing I found disappointing in this dept was how close the bins were to each other. One person blocks the entire aisle, so I frequently had to go all the way around. No biggie about going around, but for this reason alone, I now know that I will never go there during peak shopping hours.

A great thing, though, they had honey crisp apples that I had bought at Bel Air about a month ago, except now Bel Air's were all dinged up & brown (& unappetizing). WF's honey crisp's were in pristine condition. That is one of the reason's why I love WF!

I basically shopped/skimmed the perimeter of the store, as I assumed the center aisles were filled with WF usual products. I LOVE the huge meat counter, and look forward to returning to that department (freezer is full at the moment).

I agree that the fish department was overwhelmingly stinky, and I steered clear.

It seemed to me that a huge portion of the store was dedicated to the prepared foods. I find that interesting that they think the Folsom market wants a lot of preppred ready-to-cook foods (I suppose the suburb syndrome). Now, I do love WF prepared foods, as it eases my burden of cooking nightly. On close look, though, I saw things, such as an abundance of grease in the foil cooking pans on display, that turned my stomach. On the plus side, they had a large selection of grilled chicken which is great for those of us who don't have our own BBQ (yet). The price was $5/breast or $13.99/lb...yea...kind of pricey, but very convenient. I think the price is comparable to the prepackaged, grilled Rocky chickens at Costco. It's just closer for me.

The cost of my 1 bag of groceries was $43, exactly what I paid at TJ's just 30 minutes prior. The contents were essentially the same - fruits, veggies, + or - a few items. There are different products I prefer to buy at each place. And I will continue to shop at multiple stores for different items.

I'm just glad that we have another grocery store option, and that it's WF, and it's really close to me!

Ditto this entire reply. Callgirlz summed up my feelings on WF in Folsom pretty succinctly.

[hltambur]

Personally, I'm glad the store has opened in Folsom. I will not shop there regulary, but I will go there when I want something different. I bought a 5 year aged chedder there a couple days ago (which has been something very difficult to find short of going to a specialty cheese shop). I've picked up some take-out food to go as well. Yes is was expensive, but it was also something different and it satified the need.

We should be happy to have new stores opening in Folsom. It gives us more variety and can bring in jobs. I don't go to an expensive restaurant for dinner very often either, but when I want to celebrate, or have a special dinner I'm glad these places exist. Maybe I'm misunderstanding what people are saying in this thread, but it sure looks like many people are complaining and passing judgement. When did we become prema donnas?

[AMETHYST PRODUCTIVITY]

Maybe I'm misunderstanding what people are saying in this thread, but it sure looks like many people are complaining and passing judgement. When did we become prema donnas?

ROFLMAO...
Stick around, this is nothing. Sniping at each other and trashing each other's comments seems to be the sport of choice here. It's sad really.

As for the original post, I'm looking forward to having another option for high-end specialty items.

[Dave Burrell]

Personally, I'm glad the store has opened in Folsom. I will not shop there regulary, but I will go there when I want something different. I bought a 5 year aged chedder there a couple days ago (which has been something very difficult to find short of going to a specialty cheese shop). I've picked up some take-out food to go as well. Yes is was expensive, but it was also something different and it satified the need.

We should be happy to have new stores opening in Folsom. It gives us more variety and can bring in jobs. I don't go to an expensive restaurant for dinner very often either, but when I want to celebrate, or have a special dinner I'm glad these places exist. Maybe I'm misunderstanding what people are saying in this thread, but it sure looks like many people are complaining and passing judgement. When did we become prema donnas?

+1000 This is exactly how I view Whole Foods too. Great post!

[Robert Giacometti]

Maybe I'm misunderstanding what people are saying in this thread, but it sure looks like many people are complaining and passing judgement. When did we become prema donnas?

Isn't your last sentence an example of passing judgement?

[Walnut]

Sad to see the tone of this thread and the little bickering back and forth. WF seems to believe that there is a sufficient customer base in the area to have opened a store here. Those that want to continue shopping elsewhere, that's fine. It's a free country. Those that want to patronize WF, so be it. Does either choice make anyone right or wrong; better or lessor? I think not. To each his own and leave it that.

If someone chooses to shop or not shop there, so what? Does it bother you either way?

Personally, I like that WF seems to be eco-friendly and supportive of sustainable agriculture and sustainable seafood. I like the option of organic meats and produce. I'm not crazy about vegan and gluten free products but I think it's great that they offer it for those that want/need it. I love that they have fresh, shelled Dungeness crab meat (and other products that make my life easier).

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To me it's similar to the case of buying a t-shirt. One made in the US or same one made in China? Even if it's more expensive, if I can afford it, I will buy the one made in the US w/out question.

+1.

It's not _just_about retail cost, or taste.

Whole Foods has a merchandising policy I appreciate, because it aligns with my preferences for choosing local, organic, humanely raised, vegetarian-fed, non-GMO, line caught, US-sourced, preservative-free, and similar.

Sometimes I can taste the difference, sometimes I can't. But, I'll know that the way the food was grown/processed more likely aligns with my priorities, and I'm willing and (gratefully) able to pay for it.

This is an example of voting with the wallet. If it's not where you wish to cast your wallet-vote, fine, but at least acknowledge there's many reasons why someone may want to spend more at this store.

[Darth Lefty]

Isn't your last sentence an example of passing judgement?

He said "we". If he targets himself along with everyone that makes it OK. Noble, even.

[Robert Giacometti]

He said "we". If he targets himself along with everyone that makes it OK. Noble, even.

I have to disagree with you on this one. If they targeted himself ONLY then I would agree with you. They are passing judgement onto everyone by using "we". They are applying lables onto people who don't deserve this.

Since they also talked about others being judgemental and then to turn around and then do this in their next sentence it comes accross as hypocritical.

[caligirlz]

ROFLMAO...
Stick around, this is nothing. Sniping at each other and trashing each other's comments seems to be the sport of choice here. It's sad really.

ROFLMAO with you!!!!! Yeah sad.

We all have our opinion, and it's right darn it!

Many of the responses here just make me laugh. Live and let live!

[caligirlz]

ROFLMAO with you!!!!! Yeah sad.

We all have our opinion, and it's right darn it!

Many of the responses here just make me laugh. Live and let live!

wow....I got a minus for voicing MY opinion..amazing, it must've disagreed with YOUR opinion.
Hey, don't sweat the small stuff, living life fully isn't worth it.

[hltambur]

Isn't your last sentence an example of passing judgement?

If it was seen that way by others, it was not my intention. If I look at what I wrote long enough I can see your point of view. I need to remind myself that we are all unique individuals, we have different expectations, live complex lives, etc., and our opinions will vary.

Thanks for the unique perspectives by all.

[Robert Giacometti]

If it was seen that way by others, it was not my intention. If I look at what I wrote long enough I can see your point of view. I need to remind myself that we are all unique individuals, we have different expectations, live complex lives, etc., and our opinions will vary.

Thanks for the unique perspectives by all.

Great response! I too need to remind myself of these very same things and realize the only things I can control are my words.

Please keep sharing your thoughts when you have the time!