Comments on: Midtown Market Merchants Moaning http://www.secretsofthecity.com/mnspeak/9934 Minneapolis + St. Paul Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:23:37 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Max Sparber http://www.secretsofthecity.com/mnspeak/9934#comment-227819 Max Sparber Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:52:02 +0000 #comment-227819 Sorry Brandon. First comment deleted. Please feel free to try again without the lazy stereotyping, mocking of the developmentally disabled, and uneeded potshots at liberals. I mean, any one of those would be pushing it, but you went for the trifecta, and that just doesn't fly here. Sorry Brandon. First comment deleted. Please feel free to try again without the lazy stereotyping, mocking of the developmentally disabled, and uneeded potshots at liberals. I mean, any one of those would be pushing it, but you went for the trifecta, and that just doesn’t fly here.

]]> By: noodleman http://www.secretsofthecity.com/mnspeak/9934#comment-227817 noodleman Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:13:00 +0000 #comment-227817 He paints a vivid picture. Of what, I do not know. He paints a vivid picture. Of what, I do not know.

]]> By: Bixby http://www.secretsofthecity.com/mnspeak/9934#comment-227816 Bixby Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:07:45 +0000 #comment-227816 I'm going to guess that Brandon is Berfus' more eloquent older brother. I’m going to guess that Brandon is Berfus’ more eloquent older brother.

]]> By: Brandon http://www.secretsofthecity.com/mnspeak/9934#comment-227812 Brandon Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:34:58 +0000 #comment-227812 And has Midtown Global Market on Lake Street actually synchronized their fucking registers by now? I mean, what store in 2009 doesn't give every register, no matter the location IN the store, the ability to ring up the SAME FUCKING ITEMS?! It can't be lack of technology or money. The people who run it are just too fuckin lazy. And has Midtown Global Market on Lake Street actually synchronized their fucking registers by now? I mean, what store in 2009 doesn’t give every register, no matter the location IN the store, the ability to ring up the SAME FUCKING ITEMS?! It can’t be lack of technology or money. The people who run it are just too fuckin lazy.

]]> By: Joe Blow http://www.secretsofthecity.com/mnspeak/9934#comment-125348 Joe Blow Thu, 08 Nov 2007 11:57:25 +0000 #comment-125348 This market while it does have it ups is doomed for the fact that it is located in the ghetto. It needs the support of the suburban food lovers but will not get it if they are afraid of being car jacked by going there. I used to work down there and found the people to be rather nice but middle class minnesotans used to the burbs are not going to look past the area they have to drive through, especially with a cub foods on every corner. <br /> The old real estate saying that location sells will always be paramount to any business success. This market while it does have it ups is doomed for the fact that it is located in the ghetto. It needs the support of the suburban food lovers but will not get it if they are afraid of being car jacked by going there. I used to work down there and found the people to be rather nice but middle class minnesotans used to the burbs are not going to look past the area they have to drive through, especially with a cub foods on every corner.
The old real estate saying that location sells will always be paramount to any business success.

]]> By: ChicagoResident http://www.secretsofthecity.com/mnspeak/9934#comment-65892 ChicagoResident Sat, 03 Feb 2007 19:49:16 +0000 #comment-65892 To correct a poster above, we are a married couple who live in the Chicago condos above the market. There are a few of us - not everyone in here is single. Not sure where you would have gotten that impression, but maybe the salespeople are uninformed. To correct a poster above, we are a married couple who live in the Chicago condos above the market. There are a few of us – not everyone in here is single. Not sure where you would have gotten that impression, but maybe the salespeople are uninformed.

]]> By: Seventy1 http://www.secretsofthecity.com/mnspeak/9934#comment-62726 Seventy1 Thu, 18 Jan 2007 13:55:08 +0000 #comment-62726 Where do you people shop? You can't afford organic produce but chances are good you pay $4 per lb potato chips, $3 per lb for cand, $6 for a mixed drink and $3 for a stupid latte-what a deal. Give me a break. <br /> <br /> Every store in the United States has-basically-the same produce. Freshness and quality is a perception. If you truly understand anything about fresh food and sustainability, you would know that The Produce Exchange at the MGM is by far the best value you can possibly find in the Twin Cities. Produce prices are the same everywhere if you look hard enough. I would be more worried about what you waste than the price of something you never buy anyway. Where do you people shop? You can’t afford organic produce but chances are good you pay $4 per lb potato chips, $3 per lb for cand, $6 for a mixed drink and $3 for a stupid latte-what a deal. Give me a break.

Every store in the United States has-basically-the same produce. Freshness and quality is a perception. If you truly understand anything about fresh food and sustainability, you would know that The Produce Exchange at the MGM is by far the best value you can possibly find in the Twin Cities. Produce prices are the same everywhere if you look hard enough. I would be more worried about what you waste than the price of something you never buy anyway.

]]> By: elinor http://www.secretsofthecity.com/mnspeak/9934#comment-62042 elinor Sun, 14 Jan 2007 19:24:06 +0000 #comment-62042 I am really disappointed at the comments I'm reading here. It doesn't seem like most of you nay-sayers have given MGM a fair chance. I live ten blocks from MGM and it has become my new fun place to go. Here are some of the things I have seen that many of you seem to be turning a cold, blind, Minnesota eye to.<br /> (1)shop keepers are extremely friendly and talkative. They smile and flirt and don't push there wares on you when you're not in the store. It that's what y'all think of as glowering, then yes, they glower big time. <br /> (2)The prices at the restaurants are more expensive then Wendy's, but equal to or cheaper then Noodles and Chipotle (for better quality that's coming from locals).<br /> (3)the produce is hit and miss, as it is at most smaller grocers. I split my grocery buying between the Seward and MGM. If you see an overpriced old orange, Don't Buy It! But also, don't be surprised if you come in tomorrow and find a bunch of fresh oranges that are well priced.<br /> (4) Parking. I have always been able to find a parking space and I rarely have to pay.<br /> I love how liberal we all think we are as we turn around and spit in the face of local small businesses that are starting out in a new place. Give them time and support. If you don't like how they do something, or are confused about how the basket system works, TELL THEM!! Don't expect them to read your mind. Also, just because the startrib article said that Allina folks weren't shopping there enough doesn't mean it's actually their fault that it's not doing well. Supporting local business is <strong>everyones</strong> job, rich poor, white or not. <br /> By the way, this...<br /> <em>With a KFC, McDonald's, etc right across the street, you might as well walk and pay only $3.00-$4.00 for the same quality food.</em> <br /> ...makes me sick! I am really disappointed at the comments I’m reading here. It doesn’t seem like most of you nay-sayers have given MGM a fair chance. I live ten blocks from MGM and it has become my new fun place to go. Here are some of the things I have seen that many of you seem to be turning a cold, blind, Minnesota eye to.
(1)shop keepers are extremely friendly and talkative. They smile and flirt and don’t push there wares on you when you’re not in the store. It that’s what y’all think of as glowering, then yes, they glower big time.
(2)The prices at the restaurants are more expensive then Wendy’s, but equal to or cheaper then Noodles and Chipotle (for better quality that’s coming from locals).
(3)the produce is hit and miss, as it is at most smaller grocers. I split my grocery buying between the Seward and MGM. If you see an overpriced old orange, Don’t Buy It! But also, don’t be surprised if you come in tomorrow and find a bunch of fresh oranges that are well priced.
(4) Parking. I have always been able to find a parking space and I rarely have to pay.
I love how liberal we all think we are as we turn around and spit in the face of local small businesses that are starting out in a new place. Give them time and support. If you don’t like how they do something, or are confused about how the basket system works, TELL THEM!! Don’t expect them to read your mind. Also, just because the startrib article said that Allina folks weren’t shopping there enough doesn’t mean it’s actually their fault that it’s not doing well. Supporting local business is everyones job, rich poor, white or not.
By the way, this…
With a KFC, McDonald’s, etc right across the street, you might as well walk and pay only $3.00-$4.00 for the same quality food.
…makes me sick!

]]> By: hmmmm http://www.secretsofthecity.com/mnspeak/9934#comment-61924 hmmmm Fri, 12 Jan 2007 21:31:27 +0000 #comment-61924 The prices are way too high... 8 bucks for a burger and some soggy fries. 3.50 Plus for a slice of pizza. YIKES... To think that Allina Employees could keep that place afloat is crazy. We are non profit. We just dont get paid enough to spend $10 on lunch every day. A lack of real world vision and poor planning is the problem. To think that by sprucing up a few building in one or the poorest parts of the cities will magically give the area a 180 over haul over night is pretty crazy. Maybe the city could have giving some of that money to poor folks to help them fix up their area instead of forking it over to rich developers and investors in hope they can wave a magic wand and tune the chi-lake area into a paradise.. The prices are way too high… 8 bucks for a burger and some soggy fries. 3.50 Plus for a slice of pizza. YIKES… To think that Allina Employees could keep that place afloat is crazy. We are non profit. We just dont get paid enough to spend $10 on lunch every day. A lack of real world vision and poor planning is the problem. To think that by sprucing up a few building in one or the poorest parts of the cities will magically give the area a 180 over haul over night is pretty crazy. Maybe the city could have giving some of that money to poor folks to help them fix up their area instead of forking it over to rich developers and investors in hope they can wave a magic wand and tune the chi-lake area into a paradise..

]]> By: Karrie http://www.secretsofthecity.com/mnspeak/9934#comment-61886 Karrie Fri, 12 Jan 2007 19:14:09 +0000 #comment-61886 I seriously don't get why people are so shocked and disappointed as to why the market is not doing well!!! I used to go to the Market 3-4 times a week for lunch. After calculating that I was spending near $200.00 a month just on lunch, I said "Screw it!". Prices are ridiculous. The only half decent lunch deal is at Holy Land during their lunch buffet. Otherwise, they hose you and charge $10-$12 for a little bit of pasta or a sandwich. It's ridiculous! Maybe the vendor rent should go down so that they can charge less and people might actually WANT to eat and shop in the market! With a KFC, McDonald's, etc right across the street, you might as well walk and pay only $3.00-$4.00 for the same quality food. That, and the shops are providing little trinkets that just sit on your shelf to collect dust. Get a clue people! I seriously don’t get why people are so shocked and disappointed as to why the market is not doing well!!! I used to go to the Market 3-4 times a week for lunch. After calculating that I was spending near $200.00 a month just on lunch, I said “Screw it!”. Prices are ridiculous. The only half decent lunch deal is at Holy Land during their lunch buffet. Otherwise, they hose you and charge $10-$12 for a little bit of pasta or a sandwich. It’s ridiculous! Maybe the vendor rent should go down so that they can charge less and people might actually WANT to eat and shop in the market! With a KFC, McDonald’s, etc right across the street, you might as well walk and pay only $3.00-$4.00 for the same quality food. That, and the shops are providing little trinkets that just sit on your shelf to collect dust. Get a clue people!

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