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Can we talk about the disappointing choices for grocery stores in Champaign because...
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Wait what do they have?Watababe wrote:Can we talk about the disappointing choices for grocery stores in Champaign because...
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Schnucks. I mean, they also have County Market and Aldi's (and of course Walmart and Meijer) but Schnucks seems to be the only "big name" grocery store. I had high hopes because I grew up in one central Illinois town and went to undergrad in another and both had multiple big name options.Pinkpanda24 wrote:Wait what do they have?Watababe wrote:Can we talk about the disappointing choices for grocery stores in Champaign because...
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Interesting, I thought Schnucks was just a St. Louis thing. Some of them are actually really nice, but some are terrible-hopefully it's decent inside.Watababe wrote:Schnucks. I mean, they also have County Market and Aldi's (and of course Walmart and Meijer) but Schnucks seems to be the only "big name" grocery store. I had high hopes because I grew up in one central Illinois town and went to undergrad in another and both had multiple big name options.Pinkpanda24 wrote:Wait what do they have?Watababe wrote:Can we talk about the disappointing choices for grocery stores in Champaign because...
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I'm originally from suburban Chicago and was REALLY hoping for a Jewel-Osco but nope... I've actually never been to a Meijer or a Schnucks. What are they like?Watababe wrote:Schnucks. I mean, they also have County Market and Aldi's (and of course Walmart and Meijer) but Schnucks seems to be the only "big name" grocery store. I had high hopes because I grew up in one central Illinois town and went to undergrad in another and both had multiple big name options.Pinkpanda24 wrote:Wait what do they have?Watababe wrote:Can we talk about the disappointing choices for grocery stores in Champaign because...
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It depends on the location honestly. The one near my apartment in St. Louis is god awful, but the one in the nice suburb I work in is super nice. It's pretty similar to Jewel-Osco, and the nice ones are almost comparable to Mariano's, though no piano player. (I'm also from the Chicago suburbs )carasrook wrote:I'm originally from suburban Chicago and was REALLY hoping for a Jewel-Osco but nope... I've actually never been to a Meijer or a Schnucks. What are they like?Watababe wrote:Schnucks. I mean, they also have County Market and Aldi's (and of course Walmart and Meijer) but Schnucks seems to be the only "big name" grocery store. I had high hopes because I grew up in one central Illinois town and went to undergrad in another and both had multiple big name options.Pinkpanda24 wrote:Wait what do they have?Watababe wrote:Can we talk about the disappointing choices for grocery stores in Champaign because...
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Yeah Schnucks is pretty hit or miss, I'm hoping one of them is really nice. In Bloomington-Normal there's one that's really nice and one that's like "what" so... (the one in Peoria is ok...it seemed really nice until Hy-Vee arrived)Pinkpanda24 wrote:It depends on the location honestly. The one near my apartment in St. Louis is god awful, but the one in the nice suburb I work in is super nice. It's pretty similar to Jewel-Osco, and the nice ones are almost comparable to Mariano's, though no piano player. (I'm also from the Chicago suburbs )carasrook wrote:I'm originally from suburban Chicago and was REALLY hoping for a Jewel-Osco but nope... I've actually never been to a Meijer or a Schnucks. What are they like?Watababe wrote:Schnucks. I mean, they also have County Market and Aldi's (and of course Walmart and Meijer) but Schnucks seems to be the only "big name" grocery store. I had high hopes because I grew up in one central Illinois town and went to undergrad in another and both had multiple big name options.Pinkpanda24 wrote:Wait what do they have?Watababe wrote:Can we talk about the disappointing choices for grocery stores in Champaign because...
Meijer is like Walmart only usually a little nicer/they're great at making it seem like that at least
I had kinda assumed I was going to have another Bloomington-Normal experience where I'd have my choice of Kroger, Jewel, Schnucks, Hy-Vee, and Shop n Save. (Peoria is similar just minus the Jewel) I'd prefer a Kroger but after almost three years in Chicago I wouldn't mind a Jewel. I just never utilized Schnuck's as my main one but I guess I'll have to learn (insert dramatic sigh)
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Never heard of these markets other than walnart. What is the midwest equivalence of Vons and Ralph's? Any Trader Joes or Whole Foods around? Do you guys have Target? (I am from westcoast)Watababe wrote:Yeah Schnucks is pretty hit or miss, I'm hoping one of them is really nice. In Bloomington-Normal there's one that's really nice and one that's like "what" so... (the one in Peoria is ok...it seemed really nice until Hy-Vee arrived)Pinkpanda24 wrote:It depends on the location honestly. The one near my apartment in St. Louis is god awful, but the one in the nice suburb I work in is super nice. It's pretty similar to Jewel-Osco, and the nice ones are almost comparable to Mariano's, though no piano player. (I'm also from the Chicago suburbs )carasrook wrote:I'm originally from suburban Chicago and was REALLY hoping for a Jewel-Osco but nope... I've actually never been to a Meijer or a Schnucks. What are they like?Watababe wrote:Schnucks. I mean, they also have County Market and Aldi's (and of course Walmart and Meijer) but Schnucks seems to be the only "big name" grocery store. I had high hopes because I grew up in one central Illinois town and went to undergrad in another and both had multiple big name options.Pinkpanda24 wrote:Wait what do they have?Watababe wrote:Can we talk about the disappointing choices for grocery stores in Champaign because...
Meijer is like Walmart only usually a little nicer/they're great at making it seem like that at least
I had kinda assumed I was going to have another Bloomington-Normal experience where I'd have my choice of Kroger, Jewel, Schnucks, Hy-Vee, and Shop n Save. (Peoria is similar just minus the Jewel) I'd prefer a Kroger but after almost three years in Chicago I wouldn't mind a Jewel. I just never utilized Schnuck's as my main one but I guess I'll have to learn (insert dramatic sigh)
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Schnucks is pretty similar to Ralph's IMO. Maybe a bit of a step down, at least from the one I went to in Irvine, CA.CPAlawHopefu wrote:Never heard of these markets other than walnart. What is the midwest equivalence of Vons and Ralph's? Any Trader Joes or Whole Foods around? Do you guys have Target? (I am from westcoast)Watababe wrote:Yeah Schnucks is pretty hit or miss, I'm hoping one of them is really nice. In Bloomington-Normal there's one that's really nice and one that's like "what" so... (the one in Peoria is ok...it seemed really nice until Hy-Vee arrived)Pinkpanda24 wrote:It depends on the location honestly. The one near my apartment in St. Louis is god awful, but the one in the nice suburb I work in is super nice. It's pretty similar to Jewel-Osco, and the nice ones are almost comparable to Mariano's, though no piano player. (I'm also from the Chicago suburbs )carasrook wrote:I'm originally from suburban Chicago and was REALLY hoping for a Jewel-Osco but nope... I've actually never been to a Meijer or a Schnucks. What are they like?Watababe wrote:Schnucks. I mean, they also have County Market and Aldi's (and of course Walmart and Meijer) but Schnucks seems to be the only "big name" grocery store. I had high hopes because I grew up in one central Illinois town and went to undergrad in another and both had multiple big name options.Pinkpanda24 wrote:Wait what do they have?Watababe wrote:Can we talk about the disappointing choices for grocery stores in Champaign because...
Meijer is like Walmart only usually a little nicer/they're great at making it seem like that at least
I had kinda assumed I was going to have another Bloomington-Normal experience where I'd have my choice of Kroger, Jewel, Schnucks, Hy-Vee, and Shop n Save. (Peoria is similar just minus the Jewel) I'd prefer a Kroger but after almost three years in Chicago I wouldn't mind a Jewel. I just never utilized Schnuck's as my main one but I guess I'll have to learn (insert dramatic sigh)
No TJ's for 100 miles (my heart is breaking) but there's a Target in Champaign.
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y'all should check in http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 7&t=276168
this thread has more active users than just CPAlawhopefu and carasrook.
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this thread has more active users than just CPAlawhopefu and carasrook.
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When is everyone planning to head down/move in?
Anyone doing anything specific to prepare for school?
Anyone doing anything specific to prepare for school?
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My apartment is ready August 16, so I'm going to bring my first load of stuff then.carasrook wrote:When is everyone planning to head down/move in?
Anyone doing anything specific to prepare for school?
I'm reading a couple of books about law careers but other than that, I'm just relaxing and going on vacation.
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I believe Ralph's = Kroger and there is not a Kroger in Champaign Idk about Vons and am struggling to get a vibe from the internet. No Trader Joes or Whole Foods, and I know there isn't a Fresh Market like Peoria and Blono have. (There is a Fresh International Market that looks a little Whole Foods-ish from the internet)CPAlawHopefu wrote:Never heard of these markets other than walnart. What is the midwest equivalence of Vons and Ralph's? Any Trader Joes or Whole Foods around? Do you guys have Target? (I am from westcoast)Watababe wrote:Yeah Schnucks is pretty hit or miss, I'm hoping one of them is really nice. In Bloomington-Normal there's one that's really nice and one that's like "what" so... (the one in Peoria is ok...it seemed really nice until Hy-Vee arrived)Pinkpanda24 wrote:It depends on the location honestly. The one near my apartment in St. Louis is god awful, but the one in the nice suburb I work in is super nice. It's pretty similar to Jewel-Osco, and the nice ones are almost comparable to Mariano's, though no piano player. (I'm also from the Chicago suburbs )carasrook wrote:I'm originally from suburban Chicago and was REALLY hoping for a Jewel-Osco but nope... I've actually never been to a Meijer or a Schnucks. What are they like?Watababe wrote:Schnucks. I mean, they also have County Market and Aldi's (and of course Walmart and Meijer) but Schnucks seems to be the only "big name" grocery store. I had high hopes because I grew up in one central Illinois town and went to undergrad in another and both had multiple big name options.Pinkpanda24 wrote:Wait what do they have?Watababe wrote:Can we talk about the disappointing choices for grocery stores in Champaign because...
Meijer is like Walmart only usually a little nicer/they're great at making it seem like that at least
I had kinda assumed I was going to have another Bloomington-Normal experience where I'd have my choice of Kroger, Jewel, Schnucks, Hy-Vee, and Shop n Save. (Peoria is similar just minus the Jewel) I'd prefer a Kroger but after almost three years in Chicago I wouldn't mind a Jewel. I just never utilized Schnuck's as my main one but I guess I'll have to learn (insert dramatic sigh)
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I don't have an apartment yet but my goal is to move probably first week of Augustish...I need to talk to my current landlord and see if they'd cut me a deal if I get out early enough for a college student to move in (current lease is up end of Sept but I pretty much live on Loyola Chicago's campus so I feel like I might get a win here) and in that case it may change.Pinkpanda24 wrote:My apartment is ready August 16, so I'm going to bring my first load of stuff then.carasrook wrote:When is everyone planning to head down/move in?
Anyone doing anything specific to prepare for school?
I'm reading a couple of books about law careers but other than that, I'm just relaxing and going on vacation.
I've read a bit of "Getting to Maybe" and plan on finishing it (stopped for a while because I decided I'd rather read it closer to classes starting)
Anyway we should do a meetup once we've all moved!
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Around August 18th or so. That seem to be the time that most of the leases started/ended when I was apartment hunting. I haven't been doing anything to prepare other than just trying to take it easy/relax...carasrook wrote:When is everyone planning to head down/move in?
Anyone doing anything specific to prepare for school?
I don't know any of the grocery stores in champaign besides walmart, so I guess I'll take a look around once I get there.
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Not sure what everyone's standard is for grocery shopping ITT, but you'll be fine. Schnuks and Meijer are probably your best bets, but they're both in Urbana and require transportation. Schnuks' quality is roughly = Jewel. County Market is nearby and has multiple locations, but it's kinda meh.
If you're looking for better quality and are willing to pay for it, Common Ground co-op in Urbana is good, and Olde Time Meat and Deli is fantastic.
If you're looking for better quality and are willing to pay for it, Common Ground co-op in Urbana is good, and Olde Time Meat and Deli is fantastic.
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As the originator of the grocery store discourse, I would like to make it clear this was definitely all in jest I'm not that serious about grocery stores, only a little disappointed I'm still separated from my one true love, Kroger. (I'm also glad some good came of this in alerting people that have never heard of Schnucks and Meijer what to expect)Chardee_MacDennis wrote:Not sure what everyone's standard is for grocery shopping ITT, but you'll be fine. Schnuks and Meijer are probably your best bets, but they're both in Urbana and require transportation. Schnuks' quality is roughly = Jewel. County Market is nearby and has multiple locations, but it's kinda meh.
If you're looking for better quality and are willing to pay for it, Common Ground co-op in Urbana is good, and Olde Time Meat and Deli is fantastic.
Also I saw on a random review of County Market that someone recommended going to the UIUC Meat Lab for meat do you know anyone that actually does this?
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Watababe wrote:As the originator of the grocery store discourse, I would like to make it clear this was definitely all in jest I'm not that serious about grocery stores, only a little disappointed I'm still separated from my one true love, Kroger. (I'm also glad some good came of this in alerting people that have never heard of Schnucks and Meijer what to expect)Chardee_MacDennis wrote:Not sure what everyone's standard is for grocery shopping ITT, but you'll be fine. Schnuks and Meijer are probably your best bets, but they're both in Urbana and require transportation. Schnuks' quality is roughly = Jewel. County Market is nearby and has multiple locations, but it's kinda meh.
If you're looking for better quality and are willing to pay for it, Common Ground co-op in Urbana is good, and Olde Time Meat and Deli is fantastic.
Also I saw on a random review of County Market that someone recommended going to the UIUC Meat Lab for meat do you know anyone that actually does this?
having never heard of these stores before you made me worry a little bit lol. I wish there was a costco... guess its back to full price protein powder...
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I know it's not the same but there is a Sam's club for your bargain bulk buying needslaw444 wrote:Watababe wrote:As the originator of the grocery store discourse, I would like to make it clear this was definitely all in jest I'm not that serious about grocery stores, only a little disappointed I'm still separated from my one true love, Kroger. (I'm also glad some good came of this in alerting people that have never heard of Schnucks and Meijer what to expect)Chardee_MacDennis wrote:Not sure what everyone's standard is for grocery shopping ITT, but you'll be fine. Schnuks and Meijer are probably your best bets, but they're both in Urbana and require transportation. Schnuks' quality is roughly = Jewel. County Market is nearby and has multiple locations, but it's kinda meh.
If you're looking for better quality and are willing to pay for it, Common Ground co-op in Urbana is good, and Olde Time Meat and Deli is fantastic.
Also I saw on a random review of County Market that someone recommended going to the UIUC Meat Lab for meat do you know anyone that actually does this?
having never heard of these stores before you made me worry a little bit lol. I wish there was a costco... guess its back to full price protein powder...
Schnuck's is honestly just your standard grocery store, nothing too fancy but also has almost everything you want. County Market seems more along the lines of like a smaller "has the necessities" place. Meijer is is along the lines of Walmart and Super Target.
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lol I'm glad you brought it up though. I hadn't even thought about grocery stores. Although my apartment is across the street from a Taco Bell, so I don't know if I'll even need a grocery storeWatababe wrote:As the originator of the grocery store discourse, I would like to make it clear this was definitely all in jest I'm not that serious about grocery stores, only a little disappointed I'm still separated from my one true love, Kroger. (I'm also glad some good came of this in alerting people that have never heard of Schnucks and Meijer what to expect)Chardee_MacDennis wrote:Not sure what everyone's standard is for grocery shopping ITT, but you'll be fine. Schnuks and Meijer are probably your best bets, but they're both in Urbana and require transportation. Schnuks' quality is roughly = Jewel. County Market is nearby and has multiple locations, but it's kinda meh.
If you're looking for better quality and are willing to pay for it, Common Ground co-op in Urbana is good, and Olde Time Meat and Deli is fantastic.
Also I saw on a random review of County Market that someone recommended going to the UIUC Meat Lab for meat do you know anyone that actually does this?
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There's also the brand new Harvest Market, which I believe is owned by the same people as County Market, but is more upscale like a Whole Foods. But honestly Meijer has pretty much everything you'd need, is cheap and is reasonably nice.
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According to Harvest Market's website they have free WiFi and are open until midnight which are honestly two of my requirements for an excellent grocery storeChambanaMan wrote:There's also the brand new Harvest Market, which I believe is owned by the same people as County Market, but is more upscale like a Whole Foods. But honestly Meijer has pretty much everything you'd need, is cheap and is reasonably nice.
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A+Watababe wrote:According to Harvest Market's website they have free WiFi and are open until midnight which are honestly two of my requirements for an excellent grocery storeChambanaMan wrote:There's also the brand new Harvest Market, which I believe is owned by the same people as County Market, but is more upscale like a Whole Foods. But honestly Meijer has pretty much everything you'd need, is cheap and is reasonably nice.
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Anyone else get the invite to the Chicago happy hour and if so are you going?
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Yeah I got it... I'd love to go, but I'm on the other side of the country if any of you decide to go let us know how went!Watababe wrote:Anyone else get the invite to the Chicago happy hour and if so are you going?
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