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Trader Joes Rumour
Original post made by TJ Shopper, Palo Alto High School, on Oct 4, 2006
Comments (13)
Posted by Just a Citizen
a resident of Evergreen Park
on Oct 4, 2006 at 10:38 pm
a resident of Evergreen Park
on Oct 4, 2006 at 10:38 pm
If TJ's opens at T&C, JJ&F is toast. JJ's has already been screwed over by the developer that wants to develop on/near their current site. This is not a good decision for those that value our northern markets.
I'm a pro-development person, but what I don't understand is why we can't bring in TJ's at Alma, or Edgewood PLaza. We have a surfeit of food markets in this part of town (Whole Foods, JJ&F, Mollie Stone's, Country Sun, and at least 2-3 small neighborhood "in-and-out" type markets, like 7/11). TJ's will just more pressure on them. Why would they go in at T&C, when the Menlo Park TJ's is only 5 short minutes from ther, in Menlo Park.
If this real, it's wrong-headed.
Posted by Maureen
a resident of Southgate
on Oct 5, 2006 at 12:34 pm
a resident of Southgate
on Oct 5, 2006 at 12:34 pm
TJs would fill a void at Town Country Village. We need a reasonably priced grocer. Love JJ&F, but I'd also shop at TJs for specialty items. HOpe the rumor is true.
Posted by organic parent
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Oct 5, 2006 at 1:47 pm
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Oct 5, 2006 at 1:47 pm
TJs coming to Palo Alto? That's the greatest news I've heard!!
Posted by Kyu
a resident of Midtown
on Oct 5, 2006 at 1:48 pm
a resident of Midtown
on Oct 5, 2006 at 1:48 pm
Interesting... anyone know the exact site within T&C that TJ's would occupy?
Posted by ChrisK
a resident of Southgate
on Oct 5, 2006 at 4:36 pm
a resident of Southgate
on Oct 5, 2006 at 4:36 pm
As much as I love TJ's, do we really need one within two miles of the Menlo Park store? This seems ... unlikely.
But what do I know?
I agree - Alma or Edgewood would be much better.
Posted by George
a resident of Embarcadero Oaks/Leland
on Oct 5, 2006 at 10:08 pm
a resident of Embarcadero Oaks/Leland
on Oct 5, 2006 at 10:08 pm
How about a nice, big Starbucks? If I can't celebrate my gentrified suburban yuppie lifestyle with TJ's, then at least let me enjoy some comfy sofas and a grande latte!
Posted by Jill
a resident of Palo Verde
on Oct 5, 2006 at 11:51 pm
a resident of Palo Verde
on Oct 5, 2006 at 11:51 pm
Kyu, the Weekly article says it will be next to Long's.
Personally, I'd love a TJ's there. I don't go to the Menlo Park one because it's TOO crowded!
Posted by A.J.
a resident of Green Acres
on Oct 6, 2006 at 12:02 am
a resident of Green Acres
on Oct 6, 2006 at 12:02 am
I agree with ChrisK -- would LOVE to see TJ's go in at Edgewood Plaza!! In so many ways, it would be a much better location for Palo Alto and would in the long run probably do more for TJ's as it wouldn't take so much business from the MP location.
Posted by k
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Oct 10, 2006 at 10:08 am
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Oct 10, 2006 at 10:08 am
Great idea to have TJs build at Edgewood Plaza -- but how likely is this...
Posted by Susie
a resident of Crescent Park
on Oct 26, 2006 at 3:14 pm
a resident of Crescent Park
on Oct 26, 2006 at 3:14 pm
Wow, I'll be so happy if Trader's opens @ T&C, we need a good store to shop at that is close by besides JJ&F, I love JJ&F however, Trader's has the specialty items that I enjoy buying.
Posted by Withheld
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Nov 16, 2006 at 10:31 am
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Nov 16, 2006 at 10:31 am
I agree that Town and Country needs some sort of anchor store -- but not only is there a TJ in Menlo Park, there's one in San Antonio Shopping Center in Mt. View and another in Sunnyvale. Unless TJ's is subscribing the Peet's Coffee House development method ( a shop on every corner, everytime you turn around), I'm not sure how much stock I'd put in this rumor.
Posted by Paly Parent
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Jan 11, 2007 at 10:08 pm
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Jan 11, 2007 at 10:08 pm
So it seems the rumor is true.
I wonder how TJs will be with Paly students and Backpacks!!!!
Posted by paly student
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Jan 16, 2007 at 6:48 pm
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Jan 16, 2007 at 6:48 pm
I don't know about everyone, but I think a TJs would be great for T&C. I know that my friends and I would shop there (we're not overly impressed with the current options in T&C).
Check out the Campy story (it's a little old...)
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