Central Market(Houston)

[mikey]

We're going to be in Houston in a couple of weeks; it looks like Central Market should be a destination. Any tips, comments or recommendations?

[foodie52]

Damn right it should be a destination! If you're a true foodaholic, you'll go crazy there. Remember to take a cooler with you so that you can get your fresh stuff home with you!

The store is easy to get to: it's on Westheimer. Try one of their freshly made sandwiches at the grill, in the chef's case area.

Have a good time!

[Dana]

My husband refuses to go with me anymore, I just keep looking and looking and....well, you know. I don't think a grocery store can be anymore fun than CM. Have a great time, and the cooler is absolutly necessary.

[frankj]

No disclosure of interest there, foodie52?

Actually I agree, whenever I have family or others in from out of town I take them to the Central Market in Austin. When it opened it was way ahead of the curve and I think it's still ahead.

[foodie52]

Well, frank, I don't REALLY care if anyone shops at the Houston CM or not! However, even though I DO work at the Austin one,(surprise surprise) I believe that it IS a destination. It's our passion for the store that makes it so cool, I think. I'm proud of it, on the whole.

SO .....enjoy!!!

[joiei]

I find myself making trips down from Tulsa to stock up on goodies at

the Central Market in Ft Worth. Love the store, it reminds me of Harry's

Market that has been in the Atlanta area for several years. I like

to stock up at the olive bar, the wine selection is impressive, lately

they have had the best apples. I wish I could find them up here in

T-town.

[stellabella]

my reply is a little late, but here's a tip--build in plenty of time and don't go with people who don't want to be there--by the time my gang had to leave to catch a film, we were still in the wines!