[Stratford, Ct. Resident]

Originally Posted by DanBev

Publix in North Fl is a giant step better than Stop & Shop,I think you are a little biased against south.I have home's in both area's.

How does Publix compare to Big Y, in your opinion? I've been in Publix only a couple times, but i don't recall it being an out of this world grocery store. It seemed about equal to Big Y.

[Lalalally]

Publix is a nice supermarket, but I certainly wouldn't drive too far out of my way to shop at one if they were to open in a CT town that was not convenient to me. A Wegman's on the other hand -- I'd fill up my tank and drive halfway across the state if needed I'm exaggerating of course, but honestly I'd put a 10 mile limit on a Publix (meaning that's how far out of my way I'd go to get to one). Wegman's, however, easily scores 25 miles in my book! Anyway, I think there's a much better chance of seeing Wegman's in our future than FL-based Publix.

[Lalalally]

Originally Posted by Stratford, Ct. Resident

How does Publix compare to Big Y, in your opinion? I've been in Publix only a couple times, but i don't recall it being an out of this world grocery store. It seemed about equal to Big Y.

I would say very comparable, though my experience with Big Y is limited to the one in New Milford, which is very nice. Not sure if they're all like that though...

[nep321]

Originally Posted by Lalalally

Publix is a nice supermarket, but I certainly wouldn't drive too far out of my way to shop at one if they were to open in a CT town that was not convenient to me. A Wegman's on the other hand -- I'd fill up my tank and drive halfway across the state if needed I'm exaggerating of course, but honestly I'd put a 10 mile limit on a Publix (meaning that's how far out of my way I'd go to get to one). Wegman's, however, easily scores 25 miles in my book! Anyway, I think there's a much better chance of seeing Wegman's in our future than FL-based Publix.

Wegman's is the best grocery store that exists in America. CT doesn't have any though.

[Lalalally]

Originally Posted by nep321

Wegman's is the best grocery store that exists in America. CT doesn't have any though.

^ it sure is! Fingers crossed that we'll have one here in the not-so distant future

[EricS39]

I think Big Y is a better matchup to Publix than Stop n Shop

[Armyvet1]

We have a Wegmans in Fredericksburg. If any of you are thinking about relocation to Virginia, Fredericksburg would be your Wegmans location.

[AnonChick]

I think I'm remembering right - I went to a Publix at the Villages in the Leesburg/Ocala area. They had a cooking demo to promote a new product, showing everyone the exact recipe, how easy it was to make, offering add-on suggestions, and providing free samples and coupons. They have a whole little canopy in the store dedicated to cooking demos, that they apparently run a few times throughout the day.

I thought that was a lot more fun than simply handing out samples - though samples are always good, no matter what store you're shopping in

[Armyvet1]

I lived in Florida and Publix bakery is the best bakery you will find down south. Publix is cleaner, nicer, better selection, and makes the best fried chicken, subs/wedges (which ever you prefer), and overall is better then Winn-Dixie

[nep321]

Originally Posted by Armyvet1

We have a Wegmans in Fredericksburg. If any of you are thinking about relocation to Virginia, Fredericksburg would be your Wegmans location.

Wegman's is headquartered in Rochester, NY.