On 4/23/2015 12:45 PM, sf wrote:
> On Thu, 23 Apr 2015 12:18:51 -0600, "W. Lohman" > wrote:
>
>> On 4/23/2015 11:37 AM, sf wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> FYI: *Restaurant Depot is wholesale only. To qualify for a free
>>>>> membership account, on your first visit you need to show a valid
>>>>> reseller's permit (business license) or tax-exempt certificate (for a
>>>>> non-profit organization) and show proof that you are authorized to
>>>>> purchase for said business or organization.
>>>>
>>>> There are non-wholesale restaurant supply stores too.
>>>
>>> Are you talking about Sysco? He pimps Restaurant Depot on a regular
>>> basis - probably more times than I see copied.
>>>
>> That and also the commercial Costco in some cities.
>>
>> Regular members can shop there as well as wholesale ones.
>
> True, but Costco is not a place where just anyone can waltz in off the
> street to shop. You need to pay for a membership first. I don't
> think they are giving day passes for cash customers anymore, but I've
> heard about non-members shopping with gift cards. What it means is
> they aren't welcoming every Tom, Dick & Harry with open arms like your
> local retail grocery or clothing store does... to say nothing of the
> massive quantities you need to buy if/when you do shop for groceries
> there. For instance: I'm not interested in buying a whole pig.

The one near me still does day passes, but your point is taken, they're
a club operation.

The dwarf can shop at this restaurant supply open to anyone:

http://www.lonestarrestaurantsupply.com/

Lone Star is your restaurant supply and restaurant equipment store.
Whether you are a restaurant operator/owner, aspiring chef, or someone
who enjoys cooking at home, we have the commercial restaurant equipment
or kitchen gadgets you are looking for.