Tell me about GOODINGS!

[Poohbear123]

I went on thier web site: GOODINGS.com and found out they have fresh Sushi! Now, I will HAVE to go there and check it out!

 

[nwdisgal]

Barry, is Albertsons not clean down there? I never found it when I was there, so I couldn't compare it to home. Just goes to show you how grocery chains can vary coast to coast. My local one is great - neat as a pin, great customer service, prices, blah, blah, blah.

Goodings does have a lot of the designer foods, but I recall some of that at Publix too. The other thing I remember is when the bag boy helped us with our grocery bags at Goodings he stood by the trunk of our rental car and waited for a tip. I just stood there clueless, because that is not a customary practice in my neck of the woods. I did notice that Publix had a sign posted over the exit door that taking the bags out is just part of their job. They don't expect a tip. I thought it was a cute sign and was relieved to find I'm not the only tourist baffled by the practice of tipping the bag boy or girl.

 

[BarryHom]

I never knew tipping was allowed in any Florida supermarket. I worked at Winn-Dixie when I was in high school and we had a no tipping policy. Some people still tipped. I never stood by the trunk waiting for a tip, but I never said no if they offered.

 

[BarryHom]

Oh, Albertson's is pretty clean. I used to work at one during high school. I still think Publix has a better shopping experience. Wal-Marts seem to have the best price, but they are huge! It seems like you have to ride the tram from one end to the other!

 

[Poohbear123]

BARRY: LOL! Some Publix stores are getting bigger too! I will check Goodings out, and if they have some decent Sushi prices, I will buy some, if not, I will go to Epcot for it! I am however, bring my own Water and Soda from home!

 

[JerseyJanice]

Word to the wise--do not buy beer at Goodings!

A case runs at least $20--they were $15 in Publix.

 

[Poohbear123]

WOW! I guess I better BRING MY OWN TOO!

 

[mickey7861]

If we only need a few things (milk, soda, snacks) I use Gooding's at Crossroads Plaza. They are comparable to the smaller markets in my area here at home. (12 pack of soda $4.99, Gallon of milk $3.00). They have an excellent bakery area (got an easter cake here last year for $6.99). If we're staying in our DVC unit and plan on cooking I usually go to Super Walmart on 192 but for just a few items it's not worth going farther than Gooding's IMHO.

 

[JerseyJanice]

Poohbear -- the price of a case of beer at a WDW resort was $32 in 9/00.

 

[BarryHom]

Yes, but was it good beer? Good beer has no price.

Well, at Universal, a glass of beer was $6. I think you can buy a case of some decent beer for that much.

 

[Poohbear123]

Miller High Life....5.99 a 12 Pack!

 

[robinb]

I usually shop at both the Publix at 192 & Xentury Drive and the Goodings. I get basics at the Publix ... and yes, that includes beer . I go to the Goodings for specialty foods. They have a very nice sushi bar, great prepared salads, and other prepared foods ready to microwave. It might be expensive, but belive me their "homemade" mac-n-cheese is cheaper than what you could find at Disney.

 

[Tense]

Gee... hasn't anyone shopped at Winn Dixie just 1 block down the road (past Olive Garden)at Cross Roads ... anything wrong with that store? I shopped there and found the prices much better than Goodings and no one ( including the hotels) tell you its there!...Why??? Should I know something?

 

[JerseyJanice]

We're talking Budweiser, Barry. Does that qualify as good beer?

 

[Cindy B]

$20 for a case of beer...thats CHEAP!

Well, in PA you can only buy it by the case, no six packs and only at special Beer stores... and they always run about $20/some about $35!!! (Thats the good stuff!)

Yuengling runs about $18/ but the Sam Adams we like is about $23/25.. a case lasts the two of us forever...

 

[nwdisgal]

Tense - I was at Crossroads several times and didn't see WinnDix. What's wrong with me? I wish I had. It would have been a lot easier than driving to Kissimmee. Also I couldn't ever find Walmart. They told me to go to Medieval Times on 192. I never found it! Guys/Gals... you haven't tried beer until you've had NW Microbrew. I haven't seen that in the WDW stores, though, and where does one get "decent" coffee beans done there? I know where the Starbucks is, but I'm looking for more of the microbrew of coffee.

 

[Tense]

Yaeh... Winn Dixie is across from Romano's Macaroni Grill. I think just past Walgreens. No one ever tells you it's there. I know it is because I shopped there!!! It was clean and much better priced. I just found it funny (I don't know why) that no one ever mentions it!

 

[Poohbear123]

I did even know there WAS a WD in the neighborhood!

 

[Talking Hands]

Poohbear123 it is awesome but the prices are outrageous. Very expensive. Look then go to Publix and buy.

 

[Tense]

Winn Dixie expensive??? We are comparing it to Goodings right!... Gee at Goodings they rape you. No Winn Dixie isn't bad price wise at all!