By *Freddie* (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #13251) on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 12:45 pm: |
thought some of us would find this helpful
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By Vince DePietro-www.bonairebeachcondo.com (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2600) on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 12:57 pm: |
And from what I understand (from The Reporter), a Dutch developer by the name Gerard Van den Tweel is considering opening a supermarket to engage in competition with The Warehouse. It's to feature Dutch, local & US products under the name of the Albert Heinj market.
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By brenda (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #219) on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 2:04 pm: |
thanks Freddie, we'll check this out in Jan/10
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By bill a.k.a.Mr. Bill...(*) (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #11751) on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 2:18 pm: |
We loved Zhung Kong last trip, they really do pack a whole lot in a very small space.
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By bill a.k.a.Mr. Bill...(*) (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #11752) on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 2:25 pm: |
I'm with you Vince, the more choices the better - and spreading them around a little would help too. One of the oddities to staying in Sabadeco is that food shopping was --way-- away. We spent many an afternoon driving South. Though I imagine anything new would open South as well because of all the increase in density around the airport.
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By Bonaire Tiki Girl aka Cindi (BonaireTalker - Post #16) on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 2:36 pm: |
We ate at Eli Deli today for lunch. Everything was fresh and delicious. Ana is a very nice lady, the service was excellent. I believe they are opened until 6:00pm M-F and 4:00pm on Saturday.
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By Ruth van Tilburg (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1185) on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 2:38 pm: |
Albert Heijn is a large grocery store chain from Holland. There is one in Curacao.
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By Pietri Hausmann (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #305) on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 3:25 pm: |
albert heijn is a very upscale chain .. the one is curacao is incredible!
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By *Tink* (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1011) on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 3:31 pm: |
OK, the article also said this: Two new grocery stores are also making shopping much easier for visitors without transportation who are staying in the northern “hotel row.” The Hato Mini-Market & Bakery has just opened across the street from Eli Deli in the Sand Dollar shopping mall. This mini-mart offers many of the staples that visitors will want in their rooms for quick meals and has plans to add a bakery soon.
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By Debbie B. ~ Jersey Gal(*) (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #11197) on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 4:13 pm: |
Tink, I can answer that, It is across the street in the mini mall. TIS has a store where the old Sand Dollar Grocery was. So now, you got two TIS's on island. TIS ~ The Island Supplier for those who may not know what TIS is.
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By Vince DePietro-www.bonairebeachcondo.com (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2601) on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 4:16 pm: |
Ruth & Pietri...Well as an American I'm not familiar with this chain, but "Upscale" in the food dept. is music to my ears!!!
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By Brigitte Kley - Coco Palm Garden (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #838) on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 5:50 pm: |
I would say that Albert Heijn is about the same kind as Publix in the US with of course more European products as it is a Dutch company
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By *Tink* (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1014) on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 6:12 pm: |
If it's like Publix, that will be awesome!
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By Vincent Vethaak (BonaireTalker - Post #37) on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 6:17 pm: |
AH is not so upscale comparing with American supermarkets. I haven't visited Curacao to see how well organized AH is. If all plans are real, hopefully it has something of Trader's Joe and Ralph's. In Holland AH is the biggest supermarket chain, but it totally lags variety of fresh products.
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By Susan Davis, InfoBonaire, Bon. Insider (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #357) on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 7:55 am: |
I'm not sure where everyone got $12.00 for a sandwich, the sandwich I had (the parma ham with olives, pesto, etc.) was something like FL 9.75, so a tad over $5.00.
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By Debbie B. ~ Jersey Gal(*) (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #11201) on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 8:44 am: |
Thanks, Susan! I had heard from a local person here on island, but haven't been there yet, so that is why I asked the question. That is a great price, they should do well. I so miss the Sandwich Factory.
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By Debbie B. ~ Jersey Gal(*) (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #11202) on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 12:28 pm: |
Visted Eli Deli today, love the little tables with umbrellas outside to enjoy your meal. Prices vary depending on what you order, but a decent breakfast or sandwich can be had there. Wish them much success. I talked with Ana, the owner and she was very helpful, they also offer tuna salad and chicken salad if you don't want cold cuts on your choice of bread. We did not eat there as we had a ton of stuff here at the house for lunch, but they were doing quite well.
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By Susan Davis, InfoBonaire, Bon. Insider (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #358) on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 1:46 pm: |
Hey, Debbie, so glad you stopped by. And don't forget the shrimp salad (made with large shrimp), in addition to the tuna and chicken salads. That'll be my next one to try.
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By michael gaynor (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3918) on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 10:44 am: |
Also speaking of Sandwiches....the new bakery at Sand Dollar Plaza has been making great breads for the past week. I am ashamed to say that I am addicted to the Stok Brot (like a French Bagette (SP).
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By michael gaynor (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3919) on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 12:05 pm: |
Also speaking of Sandwhiches....the new bakery at Sand Dollar Plaza has been making great breads for the past week. I am ashamed to say that I am addicted to the Stok Brot (like a French Bagette (SP).
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