silverartfox Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Instead of TJ's, it's time to recruit Aldi's. Those grocery stores are so cheap and efficient. Very nice. I hope they expand into Houston soon, like they have in DFW.From the reviews I've read, Aldi stores in the U.S. mainly appeal to people who want the most food they can get for the least amount of money. Quality and selection get low marks from people who enjoy good food and like to cook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTX Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 the best part of trader joe's is they're the exclusive distributor for Two Buck Chuck, the best cheap wine you can get I'm pretty sure it has gone to Three Buck Chuck but a great value none the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2011/08/trader-joes-considering-historic-theater-source-says/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 http://blog.chron.co...er-source-says/trader joe's is considering a woodlands location. i'm not sure if it's one or the other. culturemap seems to think it is a choice between the two locations (alabama theater or the woodlands). i'd rather see the alabama theater space saved (if that's the intention) rather than have a trader joe's here in the woods. (my grocery needs are small.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenpin Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2011/09/update-trader-joes-pursues-historic-building-in-montrose/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porchman Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Please mergehttp://www.houstonar...__1#entry384706 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Like topics combined.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 It seems that the Alabama Theater plan was approved: now, when does it open? Early 2012? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 AAAAAAAH!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 AAAAAAAH!!!That is a shame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west20th Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Looks like the Alabama location is for sure.and a Voss/San Felipe location is coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 From Culturemap:Update: According to Nancy Sarnoff, the state comptroller has also approved sales tax permits for a Trader Joe's at the Alabama Theatre. Inner loopers rejoice!In addition, its says that the Alabama location has not been confirmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 And the Alabama & Memorial/Voss Locations Confirmed. Finally.http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2012/03/trader-joes-confirms-two-new-houston-area-stores/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPHous Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 They are already on the site at the Voss location. They are tearing up the slab from the old strip center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 They are removing the neon letters ALABAMA and are taking them to be restored off site. They are supposed to be re-installed. http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2012/05/historic-alabama-sign-to-stay/#5322-1http://swamplot.com/taking-down-the-letters-on-the-alabama-theater-sign/2012-05-22/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 glad they love the sign as i love it!http://swamplot.com/taking-down-the-letters-on-the-alabama-theater-sign/2012-05-22/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I still dont know what the fuss is about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feufoma Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I still dont know what the fuss is about.Apparently, all the Californian transplants want some creature comforts. Sad, really... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 and it's way out in the middle of nowhere in the wood lands? disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 got this from the neighborhood yahoo group--Rumor No Longer!No, not about the Bomar house... this is about Trader Joe's. I was in the building this morning, on Shepherd at W. Alabama, the old Alabama Theater, watching the workmen hammering and sawing. The blueprints they were working off of had written all over them: Trader Joe's. so it's true, and just a matter of time.Oh, and they are keeping much of what gave the theater its character, including the decorative Art Deco medallian across the ceiling - AND including recreating pieces to replace chunks that broke off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camille Esqueda Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Sweeeeeet. I'm happy they're keeping the Alabama Theater intact too. Such an awesome little building. I remember passing it on my lunch breaks when I worked in Houston. I always wanted to go inside (wasn't working in the area when it was the bookstore). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifuwong Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Is Trader Joes basically a Whole Foods type of store with cheaper prices on organic food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Is Trader Joes basically a Whole Foods type of store with cheaper prices on organic food?Not really. I wouldn't consider Trader Joe's to be an organic food store. They tend to buy things that are interesting more than things that healthy. There isn't necessarily an overall theme to the store, they just buy stuff that they think that they can be price competitive on that isn't going to be carried at most other markets.It's kind of like the Cost Plus of grocery stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 True. They are not even close to being like Whole Foods. Unless they have recently changed their policies they don't even buy local goods/vegetables. If they have anything that says organic I would question it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonartstudent Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Alabama Theater location is set to open September 21st according to their website...yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifuwong Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Alabama Theater location is set to open September 21st according to their website...yay!so i guess i should wait till late October if i don't want to wait in long lines..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 You could wait longer than that. You aren't missing anything. Spec's has cheap wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGM Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 so i guess i should wait till late October if i don't want to wait in long lines.....Having made a few trips to the Woodlands location I would recommend you do just that. I think the pent up demand will make it a mad-house for the first few weeks.The good news is that according to my friends in Chicago, Whole Foods made their pricing more competitive when a Trader Joes opened up nearby their house. Red is correct about their wine prices. It's almost impossible to beat Spec's wine quality, selection and prices, though we did find a nice German red at TJ's. (Name escapes me at the moment) I'm not impressed with the "2buck" chuck unless you're pairing it with Asprin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 agreed on two buck chuck (which was $3 last time I went to TJs in LA), except don't take aspirin with it, stick with advil if drinking! stick to spending a little more for much better quality at spec's.i'm looking forward to the Truffles (cheap and good) and all the candied fruits, spiced nuts, random stuff like that. they have a unique selection. i heard good thing about their frozen foods if that's your thing, never tried any thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I had a chance to visit a Trader Joe's in Knoxville recently: it had only been open for a few days, and although crowded, checkout was smooth and we were able to find what we needed (mostly). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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