By robint (BonaireTalker - Post #32) on Friday, January 7, 2011 - 3:20 pm: |
Last trip (2007) we went to grocery store twice, both times only got sliced gouda (yummm), bread, sodas, beer, water. We didn't see much in the line of fresh veggies. Do they have salad stuff? I don't plan to cook, but I would love some lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, etc. Things we can eat raw.
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By Grunt (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1209) on Friday, January 7, 2011 - 3:21 pm: |
Warehouse has a good selection of fresh produce.
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By robint (BonaireTalker - Post #33) on Friday, January 7, 2011 - 6:46 pm: |
thanks grunt. Last trip we only did the other grocery store, and I don't remember seeing much "fresh" produce at all. I do remember bananas and some other tropical fruits, but that was it.
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By Grunt (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1210) on Friday, January 7, 2011 - 7:01 pm: |
There is also a produce stand on the waterfront opposite city Cafe.
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By Peter Oliveira (LBR28) (BonaireTalker - Post #99) on Friday, January 7, 2011 - 8:13 pm: |
Most grocery stores now have plenty of all the items mentioned above. I've seen them at Cultimara, warehouse, Gonzales cash&carry, more for less, Peking chinese grocery store, etc.
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By nestor kopko (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #173) on Friday, January 7, 2011 - 9:29 pm: |
robint, remember that everything is shipped by boat so you will not get the extensive assortment that we have in North America. There is still plenty to choose from though. I did find Cultimara to have a better selection of fresh produce. There are times also that stores may run out of items and have to wait until the boats deliver new stock.
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By Jerry (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #30434) on Friday, January 7, 2011 - 10:58 pm: |
I have to agree with Peter, hit them all on day one and stock up.
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By Ann Phelan - www.bonairecaribbean.com (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4180) on Saturday, January 8, 2011 - 7:27 am: |
More For Less has organic produce from Ecuador. Their salad ingredients are amazing: Arugula, red and green lettuce, romaine and select items. They come in on the KLM.
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By robint (BonaireTalker - Post #34) on Sunday, January 9, 2011 - 11:01 am: |
thanks everybody!!! We figured the stores were bare when we were there as we didn't go on Saturday when the boat arrived (like we were told to do by everyone!)
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By Ernest Day (BonaireTalker - Post #23) on Sunday, January 9, 2011 - 11:51 am: |
Yes More for Less. been there, but do not remember where it was, a little help would be nice. We return to island on March 5
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By Vince DePietro-www.bonairebeachcondo.com (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3388) on Sunday, January 9, 2011 - 6:14 pm: |
Ernest,..
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By pat murphy (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2830) on Monday, January 10, 2011 - 12:10 pm: |
ernest....follow kaya bolivar out of town and turn right when you see caribbean fasteners. as you turn, caribbean fasteners will be on your left and the catholic church will be on your right. more for less is a few km down the road and will be on your right.
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By Carol (BonaireTalker - Post #70) on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - 8:51 pm: |
What time does More for Less close on Saturdays?
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By Debbie B.~ Jersey Gal(*) (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #12919) on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - 11:34 am: |
Carol, 7pm
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By robint (BonaireTalker - Post #38) on Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 1:09 pm: |
okay, one more question...
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By Tom Schamp (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #641) on Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 1:11 pm: |
I think there's a small chinese store nearby but Cultimara and Warehouse are both in town, the former being closer...
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By Grunt (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1211) on Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 2:38 pm: |
As you exit Buddy go to the left.
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By nestor kopko (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #177) on Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 5:52 pm: |
robint, tom is correct. There is a grocery store just across the street. Cultimara and Wherehouse though have a better selection. There is also one in Rincon I believe, just in case you are island touring and need to pick something up.
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By Scott Knobler (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #178) on Friday, January 14, 2011 - 5:52 pm: |
i stopped supporting those guys in town across from City Cafe. They seem to rip off any non-locals and give gringo prices. their produce wasn't that good either.
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By Jim Gallagher (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #7) on Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 8:45 pm: |
Not to hijack the thread, I have a related question. It looks like we have a choice of Warehouse, Cultimara and More for Less. We arrive in the Delta flight on Saturday afternoon. What are the hours of all three stores and which one should we use for our initial buy?
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By nestor kopko (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #180) on Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 9:17 pm: |
Jim, depending on where you are staying, either store will do. I believe Cultimara and Wharehouse are open until 5pm on Saturday.. There is also a Chinese grocery store near Buddy's and a small store in front of the northern roundabout beside Sandollar. Don't really know about "More for Less".
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By Carol (BonaireTalker - Post #72) on Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 9:28 pm: |
We also come in on the Saturday afternoon Delta flight. Unless the hours have changed, I believe Warehouse closes early in the afternoon on Saturdays and is not open on Sundays. We always hit Cultimara after we get settled and then check out Warehouse sometime on Monday. In six visits we have never been to More for Less, but definitely want to find it this trip for the produce. Do they have a bakery? How does their cheese and deli meat selections compare to Cultimara and Warehouse?
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By Bonnie C (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #127) on Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 11:10 pm: |
The weekend hours for Cultimara (as advertised in the Reporter) are Sat 7:30 – 7:00 Sun 8:00 – 2:00. We come in on the Atlanta flight and go to Cultimara Saturday for enough to get us through a day or two, then do more serious shopping Sunday or Monday.
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By Freddie {Moderator} (Moderator - Post #1086) on Monday, January 17, 2011 - 4:53 am: |
More or Less mon-sat 8;30-12-30 then reopens at 3;00pm till 7;00 pm {oops forgpt this thanks Deb }
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By Carol (BonaireTalker - Post #73) on Monday, January 17, 2011 - 9:19 am: |
Thanks for the updated info Bonnie C. & Freddie - we like Warehouse for some things, so nice to know they have extended their hours. Freddie, I just noticed that grocery store hours is a topic on FAQ, but the More for Less hours are not there. Perhaps you could aldo add directions for each store and remind folks that they should bring bags for their purchases.
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By Pietri Hausmann (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #485) on Monday, January 17, 2011 - 9:40 am: |
more for less has their own bakery and meat department run by one of bonaire's best butchers .. cheese and cold cut selection is large and generally these prices are the lowest on the island...........
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By Jim Gallagher (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #8) on Monday, January 17, 2011 - 1:37 pm: |
We regularly bring a cooler full of frozen meat on our dive trips. Does anyone know if that is allowed in Bonaire? I don't want to get to BON and have it confiscated.
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By Antoine Dodson (BonaireTalker - Post #69) on Monday, January 17, 2011 - 3:21 pm: |
Jim,
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By ppartlo (BonaireTalker - Post #11) on Monday, January 17, 2011 - 4:13 pm: |
I really have to question the concept of packing in frozen meat. During our Xmas trip - at which time shortages are historically not unusual - the selection of beef, pork and chicken was outstanding in all of the markets that we visited. And usually cheaper than back home too! Warehouse in particular had an outstanding meat selection throughout our stay. Buy local!!
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By ppartlo (BonaireTalker - Post #12) on Monday, January 17, 2011 - 4:15 pm: |
Oh....and big kudos to both Warehouse and Cash & Carry for their produce and fruit selections. The odd thing would disappear from the shelves quickly (pineapples), but we never lacked greens.
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By Patrick Matthew White (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #157) on Monday, January 17, 2011 - 4:24 pm: |
Antoine:
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By Scott Knobler (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #180) on Monday, January 17, 2011 - 4:41 pm: |
or...Patrick...during your vacation stay you could dramatically reduce your carbon footprint and you could forgo the USDA Prime meats from the US.
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By Patrick Matthew White (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #159) on Monday, January 17, 2011 - 4:45 pm: |
Scott:
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By Antoine Dodson (BonaireTalker - Post #70) on Monday, January 17, 2011 - 5:08 pm: |
Patrick,
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By Patrick Matthew White (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #160) on Monday, January 17, 2011 - 6:15 pm: |
Antoine:
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By Patrick Matthew White (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #161) on Monday, January 17, 2011 - 6:22 pm: |
Antoine: I just read back through the above postings. I should have addressed my response to Jim. Again I apologize for the miscommunication.
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By Antoine Dodson (BonaireTalker - Post #71) on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - 7:44 am: |
Sorry. I read yours the wrong way as well. Ive seen too many people ask legitimate questions on this board not only to have the question never answered but the poster belittled/berated for asking such a question.
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By Patrick Matthew White (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #163) on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - 11:29 am: |
Antoine:
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By Judy Balen (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 - 1:59 pm: |
Hi all, As a newby I've been enjoying the information posted on the boards. Later this year, we may have a group of 6 on an "old girls" trip. We may be cooking in several days.
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By Ernest Day (BonaireTalker - Post #25) on Thursday, February 3, 2011 - 9:17 am: |
I will be on island next month, my friends will be there this week. They are wondering about buying fresh fish on the island.
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By Ruth van Tilburg (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1506) on Thursday, February 3, 2011 - 10:15 am: |
A dozen eggs: $3.12, half-gallon of American (fresh) milk: $4.05, loaf of bread: $2.73 (prices per Warehouse mid-January).
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By Sue Goodman (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Monday, February 7, 2011 - 5:10 pm: |
We're coming back to Bonaire later this month after a 3 year hiatus! I'm reading up on what's new and what's the same.
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