Why aren't there any national grocery chains in America? They all seem to be regional.
posted by Damn That Television on Sep 9, 2009 - 50 answers

I'm 25 and starting to cook - What? Where do I get it? Why? [more inside]
posted by designbyme on Jun 17, 2009 - 59 answers

Okay, s I saw this video on the CNN site a few hours ago. The newscasters go on about it being a dog that was shoplifting, but I think it was a coyote. Any mefi out there know more about coyotes care to make a positive id?
posted by lester on Dec 25, 2008 - 13 answers

What's your secret tip for saving money at the grocery store? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Sep 15, 2008 - 59 answers

When I go through self-checkout at HEB grocery store and forget the code for a vegetable, I can press identify and the machine can tell what vegetable it is. I'm curious what technology is used to do this. I don't think it is just someone nearby pressing a code, because I've watched and no one is looking my way. Thanks!
posted by meta87 on Feb 17, 2008 - 10 answers

PlasticsFilter: When, exactly, did milk start coming in plastic gallon jugs? [more inside]
posted by inging on Jan 10, 2006 - 12 answers

Can anyone recommend a good fresh seafood market in northern Virginia? Does such an animal exist? The counters at the local grocery stores are awful here (not that they are ever great).
posted by Irontom on Jan 8, 2004 - 7 answers