Trader Joe's opening in San Antonio tomorrow...

[SammyWinstonJack]

What are some favorites? I imagine the place will be a mad house.....but I've waited so long for this...I am willing to brave the crowds on opening day.

[NRaleighLiberal]

1. oh man...so many favorites!

Big block of dark chocolate

dark chocolate covered raisins

Unexpected cheddar cheese

baked cheese crunchies

so many great cereals

whole wheat spaghetti

maple syrup (the real thing)

brussels sprouts still on the big stalk

frozen Indian entrees

soy creamy cherry chocolate chip "ice cream"

just to name a few

[SammyWinstonJack]

2. yum! Thanks!

[bif]

3. Tons of great items.

Their snack food section is full of great stuff. Love their ciabatta rolls.I always have some in the freezer. They're nice and crispy when you pop them in the oven for a bit. Good selection of unusual cheeses. Excellent prosciutto (Try the one from Germany). I could go on and on forever. Great selection of inexpensive wines (except for 3 buck upchuck, which I detest).

[SammyWinstonJack]

4. The 3 buck chuck...not such a bargain then? I am anxious to try the cheese selection.

[The empressof all]

7. Uncommon Cheddar is Amazing

If they have it get it while you can. Also they have a goat cheese made with honey that is wonderful.

My only complaint about Trader Joes is that they get you loving a particular product then it disappears...Never to be seen again. We are still mourning the loss of the spinach/onion foccaccia. Also load up on seasonal items. They will be gone soon. The peppermint green tea is a staple in my house and I buy a dozen boxes every Christmas to last the year. They make great stocking stuffers!

I like the 2 buck chuck pinot gris and the cabernet. The merlot not so much. It's good enough for a daily glass and perfectly fine for cooking.

[pinto]

8. Yeah. Especially over the holidays, some seasonal items are just that, seasonal.

Their flyer usually points that out, though.

I've had the goat cheese - it's killer.

[NRaleighLiberal]

9. that Uncommon Cheddar is just unreal....tastes nearly like Parmesan Reggiano!

[bif]

16. I agree about discontinued items

They had the best breaded calimari, then boom, it's gone!

[pinto]

5. I'll second the frozen Indian entrees along with the gnocci selections.

A wide array of cheeses.

Some great sliced meats. Breads.

Don't usually buy veggies there because we have a strong farmers' market network in my neck of CA.

Can be pricey, overall, but if you shop well it's a great source of some specialties unavailable in most stores for at home meals.

[Melissa G]

6. Cannot believe my old hometown gets a Trader Joes

before Austin does. May have to go down to visit.

Austin has to wait until 2014!
http://www.traderjoes.com/stores/index.asp

[SammyWinstonJack]

13. I would think Austin would be a first choice before SA too. It's not a far drive.

But with the price of gas, is it worth the drive down?

[Goblinmonger]

10. Chili Spiced Mango.

FAR too good.

[cbayer]

11. Cheese!!!! And more cheese.

Premade foods - lasagna, fresh pastas, guacomoles, salsa, hummus.

Cold cuts, juices.

Dairy - great yogurts (vanana is one of my favorites), really good cream.

Cookies, crackers, candies.

Nuts and dried fruits of all kinds.

Wine and liquor.

I am not a big fan of their produce or meat, though.

Have a great time and don't forget to pick up your copy of the Fearless Flyer!

[SammyWinstonJack]

14. I am really looking forward to this!

[Lucinda]

12. I'm sooo jealous!

Happy shopping!

[SammyWinstonJack]

15. Thanks!

[msanthrope]

17. The tomato and red pepper soup, (wax box) the lentil soup, (canned) the

sodas, the cheeses---all excellent quality.

My child LOVES the hash browns, the biscuits, and the soy sausage. Also the mac&cheese shells, and the mini ravioli.