US Foods is opening a store here in Winston-Salem on December 10. I see that it’s a national chain and was wondering if any pit club members shop there. If so, what’s your general impression?
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If it's like the Chef'Store here, it's a place targeted at restaurants. Lots of large size stuff - 6 gallon tomato cans, etc. Quality is fine, but it's not high end. Lots of big brand stuff. For example mine has gallon size Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce etc. Meat is large corporate stuff. Usually choice.
For things that it makes sense to buy in large sizes, it's good stuff. Check out the frozen section as they usually have things like dumplings, soups etc of decent quality and in quantity.
https://www.chefstore.com is the site and they seem to be able to show you local inventory. -
We have one in our area. Just opened. I want to go there. I like buying certain things in bulk and in the world today its more of a necessity. This will give me motivation to stop there and report back as well.Comment
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It's less bulk vs big sizes, just so you're aware. That is, you don't have to buy a half case of, say, crushed canned tomatoes, but the cans are literally 6lbs in size. Somewhat of a minor difference, but it means you may have to use the larger size all at once. -
Good to know. I am not sure that I would need the big sizes nearly as much. Will check it out.
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Here in Ohio, I use Restaurant Depot, sounds very similar. Just have to have an llc to get a card. 7lb Heinz $7, gal vinegar $5, gal molasses $18. The key is those opportunity buys. Stuff bearing end of expiration. I bought 70lbs of fresh jalapenos for $35. Smoked, dehydrated, and ground half for chipotle. Cored and vacuum sealed the other half, sent to the freezer. 15 dozen eggs was $20 pre-inflation, is now $60.... this saddens me.Comment
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Yes, but it is not like other stores. It is more like you are shopping in a warehouse. Good prices.
In Portland, Oregon it is located at 82nd and Stark.Last edited by bbqLuv; November 30, 2022, 10:25 AM. Reason: Added the state as there are more than one Portland in the USAComment
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East coast and west coast, but none in the Midwest, despite there being a US Foods distribution hub in the area.
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I forget the brand, but the Charleston Chef's Store carries a nice full packer corned beef brisket that I use for pastrami.Comment
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We have a few local to me that I’ve gone to. Used to be called Cash & Carry, but US Chef’s Store bought them out. I go there for a few things, will get some meats there for decent prices. Also get the syrups for coffee. Have to watch the prices for things just like at Costco. Been in Restaurant Depot too. One in Portland has US Chef’s Store and Restaurant Depot right across the street from each other.Comment
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