tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post4966699750730787173..comments2024-03-26T10:40:40.676-04:00Comments on Pardon Me For Asking: Gourmet Fresh, Union Market, Key Food or Park Natural...Where Do You Do Your Food Shopping In Carroll Gardens?Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17882047670852126739noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-30039992282459549412018-03-08T17:27:10.386-05:002018-03-08T17:27:10.386-05:00I wish I didn't have to interact with employee...I wish I didn't have to interact with employees while searching through the herbs and vitamins at Park Natural. Sometimes the things I need I'd like to not announce to the entire front of the store.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-29699628277512759022018-03-08T17:17:32.119-05:002018-03-08T17:17:32.119-05:00Union Market has terrible customer service.Union Market has terrible customer service.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-77987623576266575462018-03-08T17:06:23.744-05:002018-03-08T17:06:23.744-05:00Gourmet Fresh is overpriced but the service is bet...Gourmet Fresh is overpriced but the service is better now than it was 3-4 years ago. Some products are expired. The Key Foods on Henry is just ok, their meat section is depressing and we never really save that much money going there. Union Market is obviously lovely but also expensive. We make the rounds and more and more frequently are braving the Trader Joe's for basics, Whole Foods or local butcher for meat, Gourmet Fresh for random weeknight supplies, and Sahadi's for spices and grains. I wish there was a go-to on Court that wasn't as overpriced.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-65652086957019492402018-02-21T08:30:46.339-05:002018-02-21T08:30:46.339-05:00I'm still haunted by the smell of the Met Food...I'm still haunted by the smell of the Met Food on Smith Street.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-48501139369597001242018-02-17T13:35:53.079-05:002018-02-17T13:35:53.079-05:00K&Y!! Friendly, good produce, and their Hellma...K&Y!! Friendly, good produce, and their Hellman's mayo is more than $1 cheaper than across the street at Union Mkt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-69601573997168779132018-02-16T17:19:55.568-05:002018-02-16T17:19:55.568-05:00the only hard choices in this neighborhood are Cap...the only hard choices in this neighborhood are Caputo's vs Esposito's and Staubitz vs Paisano's.<br /><br />I don't understand Union Market. High prices and poor quality. Pass.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-84500114853252761892018-02-16T09:33:18.484-05:002018-02-16T09:33:18.484-05:00over the last few years, esposito's has routin...over the last few years, esposito's has routinely made a big point out of displaying their politics at work, which is their prerogative, but it means that i no longer shop there. <br /><br />everyone is entitled to vote for whomever they choose, but when you choose to wear a red 'make america great' hat while serving customers from behind the counter, then you are putting a message of hostility and disrespect for immigrants out into the world, which as an immigrant who believes in fair treatment for all americans, i don't need to see. therefore, i no longer support that business.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-55876391278070433652018-02-16T00:41:28.697-05:002018-02-16T00:41:28.697-05:00Did I miss it? No mention of the Park Slope Food C...Did I miss it? No mention of the Park Slope Food Coop? The most pleasurable place to shop - the best produce, great cheeses, great beers, just a paradise of quality and deliciousness. And the prices are the best. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-43577685415355767962018-02-15T17:06:58.638-05:002018-02-15T17:06:58.638-05:00We would be lost with K&Y produce on Court. No...We would be lost with K&Y produce on Court. Not many people have mentioned Esposito's, but they're a treasure of the neighborhood. Recently, I've been going to the Key Food again on Henry Street, after years of being out of the habit. It's always better than I expect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-18299584334404201572018-02-15T16:17:16.473-05:002018-02-15T16:17:16.473-05:00Hold up, Anonymous February 13, 2018 1:37pm, where...Hold up, Anonymous February 13, 2018 1:37pm, where did you hear Stop and Shop is coming to the old Pathmark site? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-72216883565874093832018-02-15T15:57:29.539-05:002018-02-15T15:57:29.539-05:00Key Foods was gross, Union Market is way overprice...Key Foods was gross, Union Market is way overpriced and their produce is often crappy. Whole Foods and Fairway are my top choices. anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01521696640469574752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-13553709048759078932018-02-15T15:40:55.269-05:002018-02-15T15:40:55.269-05:00Good Food was a wonderful double-wide grocery stor...Good Food was a wonderful double-wide grocery store on the east side of Court Street between 3rd and 4th places, beside the liquor store that is still there. It was run by 2 Italian brothers and was wonderful, with a butcher inside and all sorts of Italian specialties as well as everything else you would need, so you didn't have to go into Little Italy for those treats. I still see one of the brothers in the neighborhood from time to time, but I heard the other one passed away. But they closed their business maybe about 5 or 6 years ago. I don't know if they owned the building (I suspect they did) when it became clear that the rent from the financial place that moved in could make them more money in a year without all the work - a good retirement for them but sad for us!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-29622615155492849182018-02-15T09:20:52.928-05:002018-02-15T09:20:52.928-05:00Why anyone with a car would go to Whole Foods inst...Why anyone with a car would go to Whole Foods instead of Fairway in Red Hook is beyond me, unless they're actively looking to pay a lot more $$ for "organic" goods (which Fairway has as well, of course). <br /><br />For us, monthly trips to Fairway are supplemented by Gourmet Fresh, Stinky, Trader Joes, and the handful of local greengrocers. <br /><br />I spent years being frustrated by Key Food and the other "grocery stores" in the neighborhood before discovering that driving to Fairway was not as inconvenient as I'd imagined, and that you could have a less objectionable shopping experience there (carts! normal sized aisles! good stock!) and cover most of your needs in one trip.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-49400761819564090612018-02-14T19:10:36.341-05:002018-02-14T19:10:36.341-05:00What was good food? Yes. Union market has a proble...What was good food? Yes. Union market has a problem with temperature control in their cheese areas. Packed to fight and close to the light fixture. <br />Seriously where was Good Food? <br />Court Street Groceries is a condiment Mecca!! And the sandwiches! So good!!<br />Everyone should get on the F get off at Delancey and utilize the amazing Essex Market. You will only have until the Fall before this historic market gets kicked out and dragged kicking and screaming across the street into the massive Essex Crossing mega mall. Essex is a great piece of NYC. Go there. You’ll love it. That’s what real shopping is. Try it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-21087551265294793402018-02-14T09:28:40.177-05:002018-02-14T09:28:40.177-05:00Yes, I miss Good Food too. A real neighborhood mar...Yes, I miss Good Food too. A real neighborhood market.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-59809998449846640232018-02-14T09:21:28.793-05:002018-02-14T09:21:28.793-05:00Met/Key food on Henry St is our choice and has bee...Met/Key food on Henry St is our choice and has been for 25 years. Union Market sold me mouldy cheddar cheese last year; since the date was fine I wondered whether it had been re-wrapped. I won't shop there anymore. I think it is important to support long-time businesses in the neighborhood and I like Espositos and the fish market beside them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-91624778093015103932018-02-14T09:18:07.326-05:002018-02-14T09:18:07.326-05:00If I need staples and pantry items it's the C ...If I need staples and pantry items it's the C Town on Bond St. It's expensive, small and the selections aren't great but that's the only non-specialty grocery store east of Smith St. I'll do Trader Joe's for things like milk and some other things in which I like their brands. They're a hike though if you live in the south end of the neighborhood by the canal. Not a fan of the 365 brand so I skip Whole Foods altogether. Sometimes I'll stop at Gourmet Fresh since it's next to Carroll Gardens Liquor Store. They're ok but expensive. If I'm going to want to get a lot of stuff, then I'll just use Peapod delivery because they have any sort of staple and brand name you could want. The downside is you have to pay the delivery fee so it's convenient but probably expensive.<br /><br />I really miss having the Met on Smith because I used to do most everything there with the exception of some stuff like vegetables and meats. The fact that it was right there off the subway really helped too.Robnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-85117455226834905092018-02-14T08:55:17.851-05:002018-02-14T08:55:17.851-05:00I'm a pretty lazy shopper so I order from Fres...I'm a pretty lazy shopper so I order from Fresh Direct for my weekly shopping. After that, it's Trader Joe's when I'm down that way - they're good for specialty items and their own label, K&Y on Court St. for fresh produce - the best! and the Carroll St. Greenmarket. Paisanos for meat, Park Natural for emergencies because they are the closest to my house. or in a pinch Union Market, NEVER Whole Foods. <br />For other items, Sahadi for all things Middle Eastern, Smith & Vine for wine and liquor, Carroll Gardens Fish Market, Esposito's Pork Store, Monteleone if I'm visiting someone and bringing cake or pastry. I used to go to Fairway a lot but as I said, I'm a lazy shopper so I prefer Fresh Direct for most things. Biraz Turkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06966449048244799195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-90729101894386712822018-02-14T05:22:26.182-05:002018-02-14T05:22:26.182-05:00Oh yes. Caputos. Love them. Oh yes. Caputos. Love them. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-64297727608370011082018-02-14T05:12:10.328-05:002018-02-14T05:12:10.328-05:00Based on comments we have a hot button topic.
Whe...Based on comments we have a hot button topic. <br />When I was sick delivery options from fairway etc was helpful but costly and usually I ended up with wrong items. <br />Yes. I miss that Key food on Smith. <br />Never use Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods though both are easy for me walk to. <br />People poo poo Union Market but they are independent. Remember they were a small gourmet shop further up Union in Park Slope. <br />Please add sahadi, oriental pastry and Perelandra to your options. Though I guess not technically in our immediate area but walkable. Also the fruits and veggie shop across from Union Market. <br />I shop at there and Union. And Staubitz. And Key food Henry. <br />Never walk into Gourmet Fresh. I also like the store across from Trader Joe’s. I think many transplants with microwaves like Trader Joe’s. <br />Anyway. Go to is Key Food for basic pantry. But I will also travel farther to Essex Market. <br />There is also a Pathmark over by Gowanus Houses but I’ve never been inside it. <br />I think if most of the families have cars they probably can afford Whole Foods and enjoy an actual parking lot. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-68972667353194677372018-02-13T21:30:49.518-05:002018-02-13T21:30:49.518-05:00-an embarrassment of riches. We are very fortunate...-an embarrassment of riches. We are very fortunate to have all of these options. However, I do miss Good Food and Mastellone on Court.MichelleOcampohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409313505697984357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-91211886783356339852018-02-13T16:57:21.644-05:002018-02-13T16:57:21.644-05:00It was more convenient only a few years ago, I re...It was more convenient only a few years ago, I remember the C town on Court st, which is now CVS, quick to pick up staples and dented cans. I miss Good Food, for it was the place for me to pull together nightly dinners and the staff was family. Met on Smith with that smell, but it was where I got my Spanish food staples which now I hike to C town on Bond st for.<br /><br />Gourmet "Not So" Fresh has gotten better on the freshness, but over all is too expensive.<br /><br />Keyfood, has good sales and is my go to for staples like pasta, rice and deli meats. My last several experience there have been painful with the small aisle being over crowded.<br /><br />Union Market is basically for suckers, ridiculously priced for poor quality<br /><br />K & Y, good prices and quality my go to for vegetables and fruits <br /><br />Trader Joe's as painful as the experience is shopping there the price point for Milk, eggs, butter and kids snacks can't be beat.<br /><br />Sahadi's, voted the best grocery store in America for a reason. For olives, nuts, cheese, coffee, spices, sea salt, candy and chocolate it is the best place. Best prices wonderful staff and great quality!<br /><br />Paisanos, for meat.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-90353666162574951672018-02-13T14:37:25.180-05:002018-02-13T14:37:25.180-05:00I know it is a special case but for price, quality...I know it is a special case but for price, quality, variety, and freshness you can’t beat the park slope food co-op. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17825484575468420630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-86730586333706243602018-02-13T13:37:49.907-05:002018-02-13T13:37:49.907-05:00We hope to do all or our grocery shopping at the n...We hope to do all or our grocery shopping at the new Stop & Shop, opening 2019 at former site of Pathmark Grocery on the Gowanus CanalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-47565904991014260842018-02-13T13:03:16.428-05:002018-02-13T13:03:16.428-05:00love Gourmet fresh. Nice staff food is delicious. ...love Gourmet fresh. Nice staff food is delicious. Great storeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com