Some Floridians will tell you Publix has always cost more than other grocery stores. In 1993 and 1994, a Lakeland newspaper kept its own price charts on Polk County stores, and the results don’t always match that reputation. Here’s what those old charts showed. The Polk Marketbasket The Ledger is a Lakeland newspaper. Publix has…
Some stops are just for gas, and some turn into part of the neighborhood. Tennesseans who stop at Weigel’s in the eastern part of the state may not see all of it from the parking lot. Here’s a look at what the chain is up to around East Tennessee. 1. Football Friday Votes Weigel’s runs…
Texans have strong feelings about where they shop. H-E-B and Walmart both stock the basics, but the two companies work in very different ways. Here’s our unbiased analysis of how they compare. 1. Private Company, Public Company H-E-B is privately held, and the Butt family is still its primary owner. Walmart, on the other hand,…
You may have ordered the same Pub Sub so many times that you could recite it. But Floridians who stick to their usual order could be leaving good options on the counter. These tips may change how you order on your next visit. 1. Tutto Pugliese at the Counter Your Pub Sub can be made…
Groceries are expensive enough without wondering if you’re paying more than you need to. A price check of stores around D.C. compared Wegmans with the area’s other big chains. Here’s what it found, and what it could mean for Virginians who shop near the city. Note: This is general information, not financial advice. Prices and…
Groceries cost enough in Delaware without a surprise at the cash register. A few ShopRite rules can change what you pay, and they’re easy to miss. Here’s what you can learn now, before your next trip. 1. Coupons That Use Themselves Up ShopRite lets you load digital coupons, plus “clip-less” coupons that upload automatically, onto…
A cold cup in one hand, a warm donut in the other. In Michigan, a trip to the mill often comes with the same few stops. Here’s what many families line up for before they head home. 1. Cold Cider Straight From the Press At a cider mill, the cup you’re handed starts as the…
Fall is here, and so is the craving for something sweet. At Cracker Barrel, some pies only stick around for a handful of weeks. Here’s what South Carolinians can plan their fall around. 1. Pumpkin Pie Pumpkin Pie leaves Cracker Barrel’s dessert case first, weeks before the rest of the fall lineup. The fresh-baked whole…
Dinner out costs more than it did a year ago. Across the South, though, the climb has been slower than in other regions. Here’s what that may mean for your tab in South Carolina. Who Ran the Numbers and How The National Restaurant Association is a restaurant industry group. It follows menu prices in its…
Order hash browns at a Florida Waffle House, and you’ll quickly learn the staff speaks a language of its own. These are the Waffle House rules most non-Floridians have no idea exist. 1. Paying at the Register Waffle House sends every check to a register up front, not to the table. A visitor used to…
