On 12/13/2012 11:48 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 12/13/2012 10:45 AM, sf wrote:
>> On Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:52:43 -0500, jmcquown >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> On 12/12/2012 10:59 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
>>>> On Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:25:32 -0800 (PST), spamtrap1888 wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Of course they have it in the meat section. But it's all weighed out.
>>>> And the chances of finding a full-service meat counter in the grocery
>>>> store is even less than finding bulk bacon (pick your portion)
>>>> anywhere in the store. More stores have full service delis than meat
>>>> counters.
>>>>
>>> A rather sweeping statement. I've never looked for bacon at the deli
>>> counter but where I shop there *is* a full service meat counter. Of
>>> course I've never looked for bacon there, either. But if they *do* have
>>> bacon they'd gladly slice sell whatever amount you ask for.
>>>
>> All the decent chains around here have a butcher/fish counter these
>> days and they all sell bacon by the pound. The choices are usually
>> between applewood smoked and pepper bacon, sometimes one or the other
>> varies.
>>
> Yep, although I've never looked specifically for bacon at the meat
> counter. Publix has a very nice custom meat counter where they cut to
> order. Also a fish and seafood counter. On some days they have a sushi
> chef there preparing sushi. Not my cup of tea but there you have it.
> Maybe Steve can't find a full-service meat counter in his grocery
> stores, but I sure can.

No sushi counter at my grocery store but they have full service meat
counter, deli, bakery counters. It's Giant Food and I know there are
cheaper markets, but this is a fairly new one and I never fail to find
what I need at prices that seem reasonable to me, plus it's convenient
which means a lot to me.

The only thing they fail at is a full stocked cat food section. So I
usually have to stock up at PetSmart. I like them, too, because they'll
go get the big boxes of kitty litter that I buy, and put them in my
truck for me.