Is whole foods in Ottawa at Lansdowne still on? [General]
2011 Mar 9
I have shopped at whole foods a few times when I've been in the states and have really liked it. I couldn't tell you how much organic/local food they have, but the quality is high (and the prices), and if you don't have the time, or the know how to find local vendors scattered across a strange city, they are a great option, with good takeout too. I much prefer Whole Foods to the local Piggly Wiggly supermarket.
2011 Mar 9
I'm also a fan and shop there a lot when I'm down in the US, but it is expensive and not somewhere that many people would use as an everyday grocery store. It can be thought of as a very large Herb&Spice or Rainbow. I'm hoping it might provide us with access to some quality US cheese that we don't get here currently. The produce is good as are the prepared foods; if I'm travelling alone on business I'll often pick up dinner there. The baked goods and bread are generally pretty ordinary. If the local store is smart they'll do deals with local places like Art-is-in, True Loaf or the French Baker to sell their stuff (like Herb & Spice or the Bagel Shop does currently). Their selection of micro-brew beer is also typically great, which sadly will not be the case here.
2011 Mar 9
yeah when I am traveling on business, sometimes I go and get take out dinner for the evening and pick up some snack food for the week or something for breakfast the hotel do not have...
They are pricier for everyday but sometimes I get some of that weeks special product I have never tried before... some great finds.
They are pricier for everyday but sometimes I get some of that weeks special product I have never tried before... some great finds.
2011 Mar 10
I don't find Whole Foods "intimdating' just the times I have gone the person I was with hates big stores and I never get to browse around.
But if/when they open I will go to check it out.
I kind of already like the places I shop at for the most part.
if theyhave good hours maybe I'll go there too...
But if/when they open I will go to check it out.
I kind of already like the places I shop at for the most part.
if theyhave good hours maybe I'll go there too...
FoodTravel
I got into them while working on 2 projects in California and visited them in Toronto and would love one in Ottawa...