When we had everything good in the world, we didn't appreciate it - perfect weather, kind people, amazing produce, and personal space...
Almost 7 years ago when we moved to Manhattan, we hated it. We couldn't stand it.
Winter (in Chris's case, Summer), no personal space, nasty subway/station, people, and horrible produce...
Then we found friends, started going to museums, operas, concerts, THEN Trader Joe's opened and our life was almost back to normal. The relationship with New York is somewhat of a love/hate relationship. You love everything that New York has to offer - world class museums, symphony, opera, and how can I forget... lectures and speeches... but at the same time, you hate the weather, rude people, nasty subway stations, and garbage mountains on the street.
OK, OK, about Trader Joe's. We always had it back home (San Francisco). It wasn't a big deal. But when Trader Joe's opened in Manhattan about 3-4 years ago, there was a line out the door. So we refused to go. Then we realized... New Yorkers had never seen anything like this. Fresh produce and healthy food at affordable prices. When we finally walked in for the first time, we felt like we were home... ah... home...
We were in the neighborhood, after the dentist appointment, we decided to stop by.
They had so many vegetarian options, which I never noticed before, obviously. So we picked up bags and bags of things...
The only beer I can drink... Another reason I am in love with Belgium...
Vegetarian corn dog. You gotta love Trader Joe's!!!Oh yes, I almost forgot. Trader Joe's also has a wine shop next to it and sells wine at a very good price.
Trader Joe's Union Square Grocery
142 E. 14th St.
New York, NY 10003
Phone Number: 212-529-4612
Trading Hours: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Alcohol: Only Beer Sold
Trader Joe's Union Square Wine
138 E. 14th St.
New York, NY 10003
Phone Number: 212-529-6326
Trading Hours: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm M-Sa 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm Su
Alcohol: Only Wine Sold
More store list, go to their website.
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