tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post5732538587520102523..comments2023-02-24T03:53:03.056-08:00Comments on Clark County Food & Farm: Chuck's Produce & Street MarketGlennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06380610907801455422noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-71100166442956378282011-01-05T13:13:03.303-08:002011-01-05T13:13:03.303-08:00I work at a buisiness in the same plaza and since ...I work at a buisiness in the same plaza and since McDonalds is under construction I thought I would go there for a coffee. When I walked in nobody greeted me. I went to get my coffee and it was not the best tasting. Then I was browsing around and everything is way more expensive than the other organic stores in Vancouver. I have been looking for a better job so I walked up to the costomer serviceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-83094861719251950612010-10-22T10:16:33.473-07:002010-10-22T10:16:33.473-07:00I was very excited about Chucks opening until I vi...I was very excited about Chucks opening until I visited and found that they are closed on Saturday and they do not sell pork or shellfish. I don't care about the reason, it's a bad business decision. I forgot to notice if they sold wine or not. Quite frankly I think chicken has eclipsed pork as the most unclean meat. <br /><br />Coming from Arizona, I was hoping for a good mid sized Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-62813263107536889892010-10-15T00:01:57.219-07:002010-10-15T00:01:57.219-07:00I sent to Chuck's Grand opening today seduced ...I sent to Chuck's Grand opening today seduced by the promise of samples and demos throughout the store. There were a lot of customers there but the samples and demos were a fiction. There was absolutely nothing and I saw several other people who also were there expecting a grand opening party. The prices were high, the produce did not look good. At checkout I was overcharged for 3 of the 6 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-70265893660830059232010-10-13T12:40:03.322-07:002010-10-13T12:40:03.322-07:00The store opened last week and I was excited to ha...The store opened last week and I was excited to have a store in town that was not a big box store. <br /><br />It was very dissappointing!! <br /><br />On the plus side, they had pumpkin bread that was still warm from the oven that was awesome. Not enough to keep me coming into the store.<br /><br />On the down side, the prices were high. I bought some enormous mangos. Every single one of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-37621713687118403562010-10-11T19:57:08.455-07:002010-10-11T19:57:08.455-07:00Seeems to be a hit............... took me 25 minut...Seeems to be a hit............... took me 25 minutes to PARK! On a Monday afternoon. The store is clean and well stocked. Beautiful produce!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-79068695889907337032010-10-11T19:14:44.073-07:002010-10-11T19:14:44.073-07:00I have been to the store twice an absolutely love ...I have been to the store twice an absolutely love it! The staff is very friendly and helpful, but not overbearing. The meat market is unlike any other in town, the produce fresh, fairly priced and items available that you dont find elsewhere. So far the bread purchases we have made have been great and stayed fresh several days, and today I purchased some salad from the deli and once again - Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-30946597277900560032010-10-07T19:59:48.897-07:002010-10-07T19:59:48.897-07:00Great store, clean, adorable-from scratch cakes,re...Great store, clean, adorable-from scratch cakes,reasonably priced. Produce looked excellent. Lunch there was excellent w/a giant turkey sand, good addition to CC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-9843866333103227082010-10-07T13:31:30.788-07:002010-10-07T13:31:30.788-07:00Anonymous,
You are correct! They do observe the S...Anonymous,<br /><br />You are correct! They do observe the Sabbath AND they also carry no pork or shellfish products. So much for my local bacon making dreams...<br /><br />Just got back from Chuck's and I'll have more to report a little later.Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06380610907801455422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-77176796350792531582010-10-07T12:12:30.745-07:002010-10-07T12:12:30.745-07:00I'm betting the Saturday closure WILL last. I ...I'm betting the Saturday closure WILL last. I happen to know it is in observance of God's Sabbath that they choose to stay closed on Saturday. It is amazing to see a local company sticking to it's religious beliefs and not caving in to what is "easy" or "normal". I hope they do well here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-18116604198315288572010-10-06T23:26:59.243-07:002010-10-06T23:26:59.243-07:00Nicely said, Anonymous.
Fortunately for me, Chuck...Nicely said, Anonymous.<br /><br />Fortunately for me, Chuck's WILL be open tomorrow. Looking forward to some good grocery shopping!Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06380610907801455422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-64262571322592193662010-10-06T20:36:52.037-07:002010-10-06T20:36:52.037-07:00I think closing on Saturday is a great way of sayi...I think closing on Saturday is a great way of saying SPEND ONE DAY OUT OF SEVEN thinking about family. I think it is a great way to send the message.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-69171297735251101622010-10-06T10:59:50.316-07:002010-10-06T10:59:50.316-07:00I'll throw my two cents in and say:
1)Why wou...I'll throw my two cents in and say:<br /><br />1)Why would anyone care if Safeway "survived" or not? If Chuck's is going to present a better more locally oriented grocery store to our community, then I say good riddance to Safeway.<br /><br />2)Being closed on Saturday "might" be a way the folks at Chuck's can help attendance at our weekend farmers' markets? Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06380610907801455422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-19691337709205511822010-10-06T10:18:20.412-07:002010-10-06T10:18:20.412-07:00Safeway will survive just fine...especially since ...Safeway will survive just fine...especially since Chuck's is planning on being closed on Saturday's (according to today's Columbian). Bad business decision Chuck's. People grocery shop on the weekends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-29734214544674015772010-10-05T11:29:20.328-07:002010-10-05T11:29:20.328-07:00The Produce Buyer is Paul Todak. They are looking...The Produce Buyer is Paul Todak. They are looking for good quality, local produce. Your best bet is to take a sample with contact information to him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-81672753821512595492010-09-26T12:30:50.453-07:002010-09-26T12:30:50.453-07:00they need a web presence.
also, I am curious as t...they need a web presence.<br /><br />also, I am curious as to how they will position themselves: it will be ewasy to beat Whole Foods on price but difficult to beat Winco, both about a mile away. Will it be the Trader Joe's model in a bigger space?<br /><br />it will beinteresting to see if Safeway survives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-40463643252271435182010-09-19T16:02:37.219-07:002010-09-19T16:02:37.219-07:00How do you know if you got a job there or not?
I h...How do you know if you got a job there or not?<br />I hope I find out soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-59139001431171180742010-09-15T16:08:39.048-07:002010-09-15T16:08:39.048-07:00Sorry Julia, but I haven't the foggiest idea. ...Sorry Julia, but I haven't the foggiest idea. Unfortunately, there's no contact info on their webpage either. <br /><br />I think I mentioned previously something about Chuck's needing to get their lines of communication and web presence a bit more in order...<br /><br />Regardless, I drove by this morning and they're looking like they are moving forward quite rapidly. Perhaps youGlennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06380610907801455422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-31451630567380768942010-09-15T15:57:11.256-07:002010-09-15T15:57:11.256-07:00Do you know of any way to contact the buyer for Ch...Do you know of any way to contact the buyer for Chucks? Thanks.Juliahttp://www.lindentreephotograph.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.com