UPDATE:
So I did not make it to Martin’s until this evening and well I was less than whelmed. Yeah it is open on Sunday and sell beer/wine, but like I have said, that is not a selling point for me. I found the customer service horrible and the fake bricks painted on the walls were tacky. I did like that there is a ton of Ukrop’s items, which is what I consider their only saving grace. Upon checking out I only saved $3. When I shopped @ Ukrop’s I would typically save $10-$15…
NEW ADVENTURE:
So I have decided to take advantage of the whole beer & wine at Martin’s and elsewhere for that matter. I will admit that I love Coor’s Light & $2 chuck but I want to broaden my horizons. A while ago I got some Magic Hat and really enjoyed it. It was the Spring Seasonal – Vinyl Lager. This was my first time having Magic Hat and it was so good. So tonight while I was exploring the aisles of Martin’s in Carytown I picked up a 6 pack of Starr Hill’s (a Charlottesville Brewery) Pale Ale. I also picked up a Mouton Cadet. A Bordeaux from Baron Philippe de Rothschild. According to the label, it “combines the Bordeaux winemaking tradition with the values of authenticity and exacting standards that have always been the pride of [their] family. Made from three classic grape varieties – Merlot (65%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), and Cabernet Franc (15%) – the wine unites several fine appellations of Bordeaux region, expressing all its richness and diversity in an elegant bouquet of flavors.” Here is to a good week of new adventures after work with hopefully awesome tasting adult beverages…
This will be replace the monthly challenges that I stopped doing…
I agree – Martins was just ok. I actually thought it looked cheap like lower than Food Lion with all the stupid lower price tags. I wouldn’t go back. It costs me way more than Kroger. The two Krogers near my house are nice – one is brand new and amazing.
The wine/beer exploring sounds fun! Good luck. I’m not much of a beer girl but K loves Guinesse. Wine I have tons of favorites. I’ve been bugging Kroger to get this dessert wine they used to sell I’ll look up the name later – its really really good!