AtticaFlinch Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I work for AIG and I love Thievery Corp. Incompatible? I think not. You can dance to it, and that's all that really matters, isn't it?AIG? WTF? STFU! ZXQRI! OXIDIZE?!Yeah, I'm in in Clifton Chenier fog right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtticaFlinch Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 fun...Articulate Watermelon PopsiclesHoly crap, I wish I'd seen this earlier.... Let's start a goddamned meme...Anus Whore Prospects?Avian Woot Puppets?Another Wine Priapist?Artificial Wooden Phallus?Acromegaly Wishes for Pillows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 They read the band's name backwards, and thought it was an homage to their favorite pasttime: Corporate Thievery.Love it!!! What makes that even funnier is the political stance of Thievery Corporation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 So, not to derail this lively, thought-provoking conversation, but what's the current status of the Kroger re-opening? Anybody heard about an official date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankee_in_TX Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 So, not to derail this lively, thought-provoking conversation, but what's the current status of the Kroger re-opening? Anybody heard about an official date?How DARE you.(though I noticed you have '+2')Not sure what they're doing, but from the outside no new progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I work for AIG and I love Thievery Corp. Incompatible? I think not. You can dance to it, and that's all that really matters, isn't it?Thievery Corporation was an awesome show. Awesome. Show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMME Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I participated this evening in a focus group for grocery stores in the Heights. At the end of the group, we were told it was for HEB with the possible location at Heights just north of the railroad tracks, across the street from the Art Car Museum. If they were to go there, it would be a store similar to the new one on Buffalo Speedway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I participated this evening in a focus group for grocery stores in the Heights. At the end of the group, we were told it was for HEB with the possible location at Heights just north of the railroad tracks, across the street from the Art Car Museum. If they were to go there, it would be a store similar to the new one on Buffalo Speedway. WOW. Traffic would obviously be horrific, but.... well, no buts... traffic would be horrific. And with the new Whole Foods around the corner? And the new biggest Kroger in the Northern hemisphere at 11th & Shepherd? Jeez. We'd be in the bermuda triangle of traffic and groceries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I'd bet on HEB knocking that store out way faster than Whole Foods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I'd bet on HEB knocking that store out way faster than Whole Foods.Probably right. How long did the Buffalo Speedway one take... 8 months start to finish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heightslurker Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I participated this evening in a focus group for grocery stores in the Heights. At the end of the group, we were told it was for HEB with the possible location at Heights just north of the railroad tracks, across the street from the Art Car Museum. If they were to go there, it would be a store similar to the new one on Buffalo Speedway.I hope this happens...the only thing that could top a new HEB opening near the heights would be for a Trader Joe's to open somewhere in Houston.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmariar Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I'd get far more use out of a grocery store at that Heights Blvd./Yale location that I would of any of the other commercial developments I've heard proposed for that location. If it's destined to be commercial (and I'm guessing it is), I like the idea of a grocery store there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights CPA Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 WOW. Traffic would obviously be horrific, but.... well, no buts... traffic would be horrific. And with the new Whole Foods around the corner? And the new biggest Kroger in the Northern hemisphere at 11th & Shepherd? Jeez. We'd be in the bermuda triangle of traffic and groceries! What is the proposed location of Whole Foods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwood Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 EMME - you just made my day. I really hope this happens. I could even bike to the grocery instead of driving over to the Buffalo Market. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I hope this happens...the only thing that could top a new HEB opening near the heights would be for a Trader Joe's to open somewhere in Houston....If a Trader Joe's opened in Houston, I would instantly move next door. I don't care what neighborhood. I don't care what part of the city. I don't care how bad my commute would be. Trader Joe's rules!!!!!!What is the proposed location of Whole Foods?Right behind the AIG building - Waugh & West Dallas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 The Whole Foods is already a GO, I'm pretty sure. They signed a 25 year lease a year and a half ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMME Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 HEB did a big marketing survey yesterday with zips 77019, 77007, 77008, 77009. I didn't know who it was for, we actually thought it had to do with the rebuild of Kroger on 11th. I stated that HEB was missing an incredible opportunity to gain market share, that if they put a good store in the Heights they would own the Heights market. Again, when I said that, I thought the focus group was being done by Kroger. THey asked what they had to do that would guarantee our using their store in said location, and my answer was "open". After discussion of different HEBs in the state, she said that it would be closest in design to the Buffalo Speedway store. I gave her thehaif.com website and told her to check out this thread. So, tell Brenda what you want in that store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanith27 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 So, tell Brenda what you want in that store.1) Chinese Food. I know that sounds silly especially with such great options in our area like Empire Seafood on Airline, but when I lived in Midland there was a big HEB there on the loop that had one of those fresh-made in house chinese kitchens where you could get a menu that rivaled Pei Wei and was very affordable. I haven't seen anything like it in any other HEB I've been to. It was ridiculously good.2) Organics. I dont care if these 'studies' say there is no difference between organic food and hormonally injected biosynthetically reproduced plant and animal matter, I feel better eating organic and will pay the extra $ for it.3) Fresh seafood: Nothing like Dungeness Crab straight from the Pacific Northwest. mmmmm......4) Wide aisles. Love me some Central Market, but hate trying to navigate those tiny corridors.5) BEER!: Lots of it. Miller and budweiser don't count.6) CM: more Central Market. Their hot sandwiches, soups, salad bar, bulk foods, prepared foods.7) Bike racks: nuff said.I could go on, but I'm hungry now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankee_in_TX Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Good selection - period. I want to find the produce I want, the meats and fish I want, and the beer I want in a central location for a decent price.I hate having to give up 1-4 of my weekly groceries depending on what store I am in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtticaFlinch Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 After discussion of different HEBs in the state, she said that it would be closest in design to the Buffalo Speedway store. I gave her thehaif.com website and told her to check out this thread. So, tell Brenda what you want in that store.The Buffalo Speedway store is confusing. Nothing is where it would make sense for it to be. That HEB is my primary grocery store since it opened but when I go in for a quick four or five items, it can take me an hour to find them, and by the time I do, I've forgotten what the last item even was and miss it entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I'd happily direct-deposit my paycheck to HEB if they had an awesome seafood/meat/poultry department, complete with a real live butcher. Seriously. I hate buying packaged meat/fish, and I find it inconvenient to drive down to CM or WF to get it. Oh and produce too. Canino's is great but they don't have everything. Boxed foods - eh, I'd still hit Kroger for that, as they have the brands I want and the prices are acceptable (I wouldn't be against buying them at HEB, but right now it's not convenient to). I agree with you EMME - they would rule the Heights if they planned it right. We're in this little pocket where it's kind of a pain in the butt to get anywhere with really great fresh meats (and by 'pain in the butt' I mean 'driving down Shepherd/Kirby/etc') And if they had a good wine/beer selection? WooooWheee! I'd be sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Warning! Could result in an increase in stray grocery carts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsets Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Has anyone ever stopped at the HEB in Cypress? 290/Spring-Cypress. I think it's called the Cypress Market. It's like a Central Market/HEB hybrid. Fresh fish, butcher, on-site meals to go, giant huge cheese section that resembles that at the Spec's in midtown. Lots of organic stuff. I call it the "HEB of awesome". Something like that in the Heights would kill. They probably wouldn't need the extended household product section that they have in the Cypress store, since that would be in competition with Target, I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 The HEBs with the furniture and etc. weird me out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleaningLadyinCleveland Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Oh I would be sooooo happy if they built and HEB in the Heights - and they would own the Heights. (Not sure why they got rid of the store on 14th years back...?) I could consoildate my shopping and end up saving money on gas and time if they had an HEB/Central Market hybrid of some sort, because as of right now I weekly go to the following for food items:Kroger on West Gray(Hate going to the one on 11th-icky even if they do remodel), Randall's on Westhemier at Shepherd, Costco, Central Market and once a month Whole Foods. I guess in the meantime I should just check out the HEB on Buffalo Speedway UNTIL the Heights store is open ;-DAlternate location suggestions..where Fiesta is on 14th or the Kroger on 20th/Yale...? (Although may not serve 77019.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMME Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Oh, and it would probably be called HEB Heights Market. ANd most everything you guys brought up was brought up at the focus group. Let's hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Oh, and it would probably be called HEB Heights Market. ANd most everything you guys brought up was brought up at the focus group. Let's hope.I wonder what the sales stats are for the Buffalo Market? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 The Buffalo Speedway store is confusing. Nothing is where it would make sense for it to be. That HEB is my primary grocery store since it opened but when I go in for a quick four or five items, it can take me an hour to find them, and by the time I do, I've forgotten what the last item even was and miss it entirely.Aren't all HEBs set up in that retarded maze layout? I hate that. Not to mention the prices suck, generally. They don't have good meat sales near as often as Kroger, Randall's, and Foodarama. That's really all that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Aren't all HEBs set up in that retarded maze layout? I hate that. Not to mention the prices suck, generally. They don't have good meat sales near as often as Kroger, Randall's, and Foodarama. That's really all that matters.Thank you! I thought I was the only one here who doesn't care for HEB. Fiesta is cheaper and is super fast, and Whole Foods is better when you want better quality and organic produce (and Randall's is best for cheaper prepackaged organic products). I just don't get the obsession with HEB, and I've even been to their HQ in San Antonio on several occasions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtticaFlinch Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Aren't all HEBs set up in that retarded maze layout? I hate that. Not to mention the prices suck, generally. They don't have good meat sales near as often as Kroger, Randall's, and Foodarama. That's really all that matters.I haven't done an item to item comparison on all products, but of the products I do buy most often, HEB comes out considerably cheaper. For instance, box wine costs $11 at HEB, $14 at Kroger and $18 at Randalls. I'm not sure about Fiesta as I don't shop there regularly, but the difference is pretty glaring between the other three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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