Tim C

Review of Ralphs Grocery

I thought the past few months were horrible during...

I thought the past few months were horrible during the construction and remodeling but today's visit was pretty impressive. The shelves seem a little higher, the aisles a little longer. That could be my perception or I'll need to start using the vision plan at work. I do like the new deli lunch area with the new tiles and new food areas. The same for the meats and hot food area as before. The section where the Chinese food and sushi was going on is a new kind of island going on. The sandwich island moved to the other side to make room for the...wait for it...bar. Whaaaaaaaaaa............

Yes, there is now a bar type of setting. You can sit down for a glass of wine or a cold one of what they have on tap. Of course you cannot mistake an orange head on one of the handles but there's at least 5 different beers on tap. The only thing is alcohol cannot go beyond this point. So look at these signs before you start drinking. I know how your beer goggles work.

The salad bar is still there re-arranged a little bit and a few more options. Planting a few more stations for easier check-out instead of waiting at one of the checkout counters or self-checkout. You can definitely be on the move in no time if you're short on time for lunch. I checked out the fridge section and drooled over the ready made sandwiches and wraps. What really caught my eye is the Shrimp & Crab Louie salad probably because it was raining outside today. Seemed like a seafood kind of day for me. Weird, I know. To each their own. Thirsty? Just check out the line up for the drinks in the long aisle perfectly stocked with the labels out. Now what is your excuse?

Will this bring you in to shop around for a while? Do I have to say sometime like, I'll buy you a beer if we come here for lunch? You should be buying me a beer because it's 5 o'clock somewhere. Just be aware of metered parking. One side of the street ticket AND tow right at 3PM. Don't say I didn't warn you when you think someone jacked your ride.