Trader Joes

[Johnny Rockets]

So I went to Trader Joe's for the first time a couple of months ago and was intrigued by the uniqueness of some of the items that the hippies sell there. Been back a couple of times since then (mostly to restock on wine) but the different foods I have bought to try have been hit or miss. Some I really like and some things I throw out after opening. What do they sell that you recommend I try?

[jbland]

Everything I get is pretty good. Have you tried the 7 layer dip? Its money.

[Jase]

margherita frozen pizza

lobster ravioli

jalapeno cheese curls

sweet potato chips

[The Saltman]

Everything I get is pretty good. Have you tried the 7 layer dip? Its money.

mmm sounds delicious

[Guest]

I went to one in Raleigh for the first time a few weeks ago. No cold beer. fug em.

[jbland]

margherita frozen pizza

lobster ravioli

jalapeno cheese curls

sweet potato chips

1 and 2 are good. Never tried 3 or 4. I may have to now.

[Johnny Rockets]

What about the Hummus they sell? Any good and what flavor?

[CharlotteBeer.com]

You like good beer? If you do, Trader Joe's has some great options. Chief among them is their private-labeled "Stockyard Oatmeal Stout," which is actually brewed by Goose Island, a very popular microbrewery out of Chicago. $1 a beer, and it is a very, very good stout.

They have several other privately-labeled beers that are pretty good. I enjoy their JosefsBrau Dunkelweizen (brewed by Gordon Biersch). Also $1 a beer.

They carry North Coast Old Rasputin, which is probably my favorite beer, as well as some of the more popular craft offerings (Stone, Rogue, Unibroue).

As you can see, I mainly just buy beer at Trader Joe's (and wine, like yourself). They do have a chili pepper hot sauce that is awesome -- it's not really hot, but it has a great flavor.

[jbland]

mmm sounds delicious

It is. The problem with it is whenever I get it, I eat it in one sitting and then feel like crap.

[Jase]

I remember liking the hummus that I had but I don't remember the flavor.

[The Saltman]

It is. The problem with it is whenever I get it, I eat it in one sitting and then feel like crap.

lol sounds like fun times in the toilet

[CharlotteBeer.com]

We got the roasted red pepper hummus, but I think it was a popular brand name (Sabra?). At any rate, it's really good.

[jbland]

lol sounds like fun times in the toilet

And passing gas under the covers...

[Johnny Rockets]

Things I have liked:

Purple Moon Shiraz (my new favorite wine)

Vegetable Sticks (like potato sticks)

Red Pepper and Garlic Spread (put on chicken)

Great cheese selection (all have been good)

Whole wheat hot dog and hamburger buns

Things I didn't like:

Lobster sushi roll

White Cheddar Cheese pops

Simpler Times Beer

Lime flavored water