HUNGRY GERALD

Take out food from top flight groceries and delicatessens always look great and tastes insipid. HG has tried Zabar’s and Balducci’s in New York  (plus many other Manhattan big time places).   HG has ordered from Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. Only three winners: Balducci’s kidneys in mustard sauce; Whole Foods’ baked Virginia ham; Trader Joe’s Vietnamese shrimp rice paper roll.  Even in Paris take out suffers.  Typical Paris experience:  HG bought a touted roast Bresse chicken and roast potatoes.  On a par with your neighborhood Safeway at six times the price. The question is: Why?