tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9045235436087182302.post6266445675099787264..comments2024-03-28T04:53:31.881-07:00Comments on Militant Angeleno Archives: Supermarket Shopping Sans SoulMilitant Angelenohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13613730063623882008noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9045235436087182302.post-51685497562495161442008-06-14T10:06:00.000-07:002008-06-14T10:06:00.000-07:00Yo Militant Dude! I was there last night at the Ho...Yo Militant Dude! I was there last night at the Hollywood Fresh & Easy and I rode the Red Line there just like you did. I missed my train and I got there right at 10 when one of the employees was ready to tell me through the glass that they were closed. I made this pleading pantomime gesture and she let me in after all. Your description was spot on though I give them credit for letting me in right at closing and even though the employees were doing inventory, none of them were sweating me to leave. <BR/><BR/>I agree it doesn't have as much soul as Trader Joe's but it's got its uses. I read an article that Barack Obama wrote the CEO of Tesco to make sure they would open Fresh & Easy in more underserved areas, and that can only be a goof thing.Elsongshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17252498498165735959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9045235436087182302.post-20516297831847839892008-06-13T20:52:00.000-07:002008-06-13T20:52:00.000-07:00good looking out on the new storegood looking out on the new storeDoña Juntahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243765116549656105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9045235436087182302.post-26391902805125568952008-06-12T13:44:00.000-07:002008-06-12T13:44:00.000-07:00Anonymous 6/12/08 8:40 AM: Thanks. Nice to know th...Anonymous 6/12/08 8:40 AM: Thanks. Nice to know that people from the Fresh & Easy Corporate Offices are reading the Militant Angeleno's blog!Militant Angelenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13613730063623882008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9045235436087182302.post-17082796411030027162008-06-12T08:40:00.000-07:002008-06-12T08:40:00.000-07:00F&E may lack character but that can change. F&E ha...F&E may lack character but that can change. F&E has great products all around, and has the best prepared meals. Has anyone tried them? Also, their produce lasts in the refrigerator for days, and it tastes better. Prices are incredible, and it is easy to pay at the cashier once you learn how to. Their locations may not be convenient at times, but that can change too, and a trip there is definetly worth your time. Enjoy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9045235436087182302.post-49579873819328661872008-06-12T00:23:00.000-07:002008-06-12T00:23:00.000-07:00My first impression of F&E was also quite gloomy -...My first impression of F&E was also quite gloomy -- but now I am impressed and think all TJ lovers should give it a try. <BR/><BR/>The aisles are quite wide and gray but as soon as the place fills up with customers it is quite the relief to have a little space. <BR/><BR/>The place is comparable to TJ's but significantly cheaper, offers better quality vegetables, and product samples for most of the day. <BR/><BR/>I am frankly not a fan of the slow as molasses cashiers at TJ's so the self check out is a welcome alternative and is actually fun once you get the hang of it.<BR/><BR/>Finally, I find their plastic bags the best in the business. True, their bags are plastic but they are of a much better quality than the Von's and Ralph's variety. That means you can use them more than once. Paper bags are much worse for anyone who cares about the environment. First of all, the point of recycling is reducing waste and therefore it is counterproductive to use them to pack garbage. Second, they get ruined by water (e.g. any type of condensation) and are virtually useless for using on multiple occasions.<BR/><BR/>Don't mean to step on anyone's toes but I think F&E is a quantam leap forward in retailing and if they get enough customers will be a refreshing jolt to the status quo.<BR/><BR/>And BTW, Trader Joe's is also foreign owned by Germany's richest family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9045235436087182302.post-43450731199522860792008-06-11T23:24:00.000-07:002008-06-11T23:24:00.000-07:00Excellent review. We publish an independent blog,...Excellent review. We publish an independent blog, Fresh & Easy Buzz, all about Tesco's Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market venture and related topics.<BR/><BR/>www.freshneasybuzz.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>Have written a brief piece about your review and blog--with a link to your blog.<BR/><BR/>The piece and link are currently at the top of Fresh & Easy Buzz.<BR/><BR/>Regards.Fresh & Easy Buzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339190145395775927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9045235436087182302.post-46850293329134204562008-06-09T15:28:00.000-07:002008-06-09T15:28:00.000-07:00"Li: How 'bout F&E in City West, and TJs in the Hi..."Li: How 'bout F&E in City West, and TJs in the Historic Core?"<BR/><BR/>From your lips to (deity of your choice)'s ears.Lihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16362712838754074396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9045235436087182302.post-87169997254118464652008-06-09T13:38:00.000-07:002008-06-09T13:38:00.000-07:00I am glad that you mentioned that F&E is another i...I am glad that you mentioned that F&E is another incarnation of Tesco's, which means it's more like Ralph's Fresh Fare than like a Trader Joe's. <BR/><BR/>But they have fabulous coffee ice cream.<BR/><BR/>I like your blog.narindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01902183057131085940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9045235436087182302.post-51477370831886221802008-06-09T12:22:00.000-07:002008-06-09T12:22:00.000-07:00Li: How 'bout F&E in City West, and TJs in the His...Li: How 'bout F&E in City West, and TJs in the Historic Core?Militant Angelenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13613730063623882008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9045235436087182302.post-77431519282811603732008-06-09T12:10:00.000-07:002008-06-09T12:10:00.000-07:00F&E may be bland and generic, but I'd love it if w...F&E may be bland and generic, but I'd love it if we got one downtown. (I'd love it better if we got a TJ's, but I can't see that happening).Lihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16362712838754074396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9045235436087182302.post-6584582557869361402008-06-09T10:40:00.000-07:002008-06-09T10:40:00.000-07:00I don't know if you've every heard of a blog calle...I don't know if you've every heard of a blog called "Brand New" but it talks about corporate redesigns. There was a pretty interesting write-up about the F&E some time ago which some might find interesting...<BR/><BR/>... okay, so I find it interesting, as a graphic design nerd. But who knows? Anyway, here's the link if anyone is interested:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/fresh_easy_not_much_else.php" REL="nofollow">Fresh & Easy & Not Much Else</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9045235436087182302.post-28769983796520158202008-06-09T01:04:00.000-07:002008-06-09T01:04:00.000-07:00Jeffro Tull: Yes, the reason why damn near everyth...Jeffro Tull: Yes, the reason why damn near everything goes in Le Bleu Bin these days has to do mainly with ri$ing petroleum prices: It's now cheaper to recycle most plastics than to fabricate new plastic products.<BR/><BR/>As for the plastic bags in the F&E checkout: He spent such a long time trying to get the damn plastic bags open that the checkout screen prompted him, "Continue This Purchase? Yes / No"Militant Angelenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13613730063623882008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9045235436087182302.post-90578877975403906282008-06-09T00:43:00.000-07:002008-06-09T00:43:00.000-07:00The Eagle Rock Blvd F&E is right up the street fro...The Eagle Rock Blvd F&E is right up the street from me. My 1st time there I had the same impression as you. I've gone straight to TJ's from F&E to finish my shopping which basically effects culture shock. TJ's is just fun, even when it's too crowded. F&E gets the job done, but it ain't enjoyable.<BR/><BR/>Funny, I thought you'd mention that everything at F&E is individually wrapped. Pretty sure that's a function of the self-checkout system. Probably the same reason they don't have paper bags. <BR/><BR/>Speaking of which, I know they aren't as convenient as paper bags for storing recyclables (b/c they don't hold their shape) but you can make do with them. You know they're recyclable, right? <A HREF="http://www.lacity.org/san/solid_resources/strategic_programs/larecycles/whattorecycle.htm " REL="nofollow">Damn near everything goes in le bleu bin these days.</A> Even styrofoam. wtf?jeffrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341544954903962241noreply@blogger.com