Comments on: Whole Foods Opens Superstore in Venice, Upsets Delicate Balance Between Yuppies and Bums

By: Matt Mason

Matt Mason — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:02:41 +0000

Aw, gee, thanks 8 Track.

By: The 8 Track Kid

The 8 Track Kid — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:51:32 +0000

For what it’s worth: “Whole Foods Opens Superstore in Venice, Upsets Delicate Balance Between Yuppies and Bums” is the best title I’ve seen since I started writing here.

By: Matt Mason

Matt Mason — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:26:44 +0000

Hindinwood — my thoughts exactly. I figured that a Trader Joe’s in this neighborhood would be spectacularly popular. I know I would go (if parking was available). I would also be remiss in not mentioning that the Whole Foods took over a space formerly occupied by self-styled “closeout retailer” Big Lots.

By: hindinwood

hindinwood — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:54:05 +0000

I think it’s strange that Venice got a Whole Foods before a Trader Joe’s. Holy super-accelerated gentrification.
I remember when I used to go shopping for Christmas presents for my elementary school clsssmates at the Pic ‘n Save that used to reside on that forlorn corner. Strange times, these.

By: evan

evan — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:28:03 +0000

“Trader Joe’s is on Pico. There are two more Whole Foods (one a former Wild Oats) on Wilshire in Santa Monica.”

Don’t forget the other Whole Foods that was a Wild Oats, on Montana at 15th (I think–somewhere on Montana around there).

Plus, there’s the WF on National/Barrington, and the one in Brentwood…and the one in Westwood.

Oh, and Matt: “and Marisco’s Mexican.”

C’mon…mariscos is not a proper name–it means seafood. The place is called Mariscos Guillen, or La Playita.

By: jennie

jennie — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:03:35 +0000

BTW, the homeless people/free sample conflict does ignite a germaphobic response in me.

By: jennie

jennie — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:01:02 +0000

Personally, as someone west of Lincoln, I’m thrilled. Everything else nearby is Ralphs or Albertsons which are not only pricey but crappy quality and selection. If you don’t count the Sunday Farmer’s Market, there is no place to get decent produce. One Life on Main St is very limited in general and usually packaged things have expired or are about to. I will however, continue to support my beloved Venice Ranch Market on Rose and 5th Ave. Good, inexpensive butcher!

I did notice big traffic congestion so I think we will need to put a bigger light at Rose and Lincoln (aka, left-hand turn arrows). Today, it took 2-3 light cycles to make a left on Lincoln. Or it could just be grand opening madness. Hopefully.

By: wilberfan

wilberfan — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:43:04 +0000

“The first challenge was getting into the place. The parking lot was utter chaos, with too many cars vying for too few spots.

Ah, yes. A tradition since they bought out Sandy Gooch all those years ago!

By: mummey

mummey — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:04:11 +0000

Final comment: At least it isn’t Bristol Farms. ;-)

By: frazgo

frazgo — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:51:34 +0000

Georges is my favorite down in that corner of LA…you coulda used my pic. I visit every year when I see my tax accountant. http://la.metblogs.com/2008/02/28/a-simple-honest-burger/

The headline rocked.

I still don’t get the “whole paycheck” concept. Way overpriced. Truffled Olive Oil 12.99 for 6 ounces, same damn thing at Pavilions for 4.99.