HUNGRY GERALD

Whole Foods critique: Breads (baguettes, sourdough, ficelles, ciabatta)  are all splendid and well priced. Produce: Spotty and pricey. Recently, some over the hill scallions were priced like caviar. Meat: New York strip is steakhouse quality. Great.  Rack of lamb is badly trimmed. You pay for a lot of fat. Pork chops are mediocre (dry). Note: Trader Joe has fine pork chops (from the USA) and lamb chops (surprisingly, from New Zealand) at a very reasonable price. Chicken: Splendid. Fresh sausage and bacon: Ditto. Cheese: Good variety. Good condition. High prices. Take out prepared food: Lousy. Fresh soups: Good (chicken noodle is the best).   HG’s conclusion: There’s some good stuff. The 365 brand has value.  Shop with caution. They don’t call it Whole Paycheck without reason.