8657 Villa La Jolla Dr # 210
La Jolla, CA 92037
GOOD: Living near a Trader Joe's is a great thing. Except for the sad produce selection that usually necessitates a bigger chain grocery store nearby. And frequenting the farmer's markets in La Jolla or Hillcrest sounds great, but only if you remember when they're open and happen to be in the area at that time. But the La Jolla Village Trader Joe's has a special bonus - an independent produce stand just out front. You can't beat the convenience. SGSD used to be skeptical of the produce man's prices and the origin of his wares (bought at Ralph's and sold for a higher price?), but recently he's started indicating exactly where each fruit and vegetable comes from. Turns out it's all local and seasonal. Fresh onions, tomatoes, avocados, strawberries, and more from Vista and Escondido. And now he takes credit cards.
BAD: The produce stand isn't always open, especially not later on weekday evenings. Some items might cost more than you could find in the Ralph's next door. And you have to be careful not to pick the rotten onions. But... a generous bag of mini avocados is only $2.
BONUS: the gorgeous smell of fresh berries and some friendly salesmen
RECOMMENDATIONS: choose recipes and make a list ahead of time - so you don't buy unnecessary veggies that end up going to waste - and bring your Trader Joe's reusable shopping bags.
BOTTOM LINE: 5 Stars *****
The price of everything is going up, but we've been paying too little for food of little quality for too long. Fresh, local, seasonal fruits and veggies are worth the extra money for the environment and your health. And, hey, here's a convenient place to get it all.
BAD: The produce stand isn't always open, especially not later on weekday evenings. Some items might cost more than you could find in the Ralph's next door. And you have to be careful not to pick the rotten onions. But... a generous bag of mini avocados is only $2.
BONUS: the gorgeous smell of fresh berries and some friendly salesmen
RECOMMENDATIONS: choose recipes and make a list ahead of time - so you don't buy unnecessary veggies that end up going to waste - and bring your Trader Joe's reusable shopping bags.
BOTTOM LINE: 5 Stars *****
The price of everything is going up, but we've been paying too little for food of little quality for too long. Fresh, local, seasonal fruits and veggies are worth the extra money for the environment and your health. And, hey, here's a convenient place to get it all.
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