Dave in VA Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 I know this was a topic of discussion a couple of month's ago (server won't let me 'add' to that discussion) but yesterday was the first opportunity I had to visit this new store. Let's just say I was completely blown away. I've been in a Wegman's before (although not the one out by Dulles) but this store is almost surreal in size and offerings. You could spent an hour or more in the prepared food area alone. I could go on and on but I won't. I will say, however, that if you live in the area, do yourself a favor and trek over there. Go hungry, and have fun. By the way, parking isn't that big of a deal. Sure there are a million cars in the lot, but the lot is bi-level and huge. Took us all of 3-4 minutes to find a place. Wegman's will put a serious hurt on the more established chains in the area, and I say good! Ned, this is particulary for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Nice. Do they have Saranac Root Beer? LancasterSteve has me hooked on that stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCDAWG Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 I'm hoping that they make it to NC. A lady in Harris Teeter, our grocery store, who is from Hamburg said they may. Hope, hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in VA Posted April 4, 2005 Author Share Posted April 4, 2005 Nice. Do they have Saranac Root Beer? LancasterSteve has me hooked on that stuff. 295036[/snapback] Don't know. I was going to look for some familiar hometown stuff but it was a case of sensory overload. Had to leave. I'll be back though looking for the hometown stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30dive Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 It's all there.................all the "hometown" stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheManTheMythTheLegend Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Olive Bar. Awesome... The olives stuffed with garlic cloves are amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester43 Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 I know this was a topic of discussion a couple of month's ago (server won't let me 'add' to that discussion) but yesterday was the first opportunity I had to visit this new store. Let's just say I was completely blown away. I've been in a Wegman's before (although not the one out by Dulles) but this store is almost surreal in size and offerings. You could spent an hour or more in the prepared food area alone. I could go on and on but I won't. I will say, however, that if you live in the area, do yourself a favor and trek over there. Go hungry, and have fun. By the way, parking isn't that big of a deal. Sure there are a million cars in the lot, but the lot is bi-level and huge. Took us all of 3-4 minutes to find a place. Wegman's will put a serious hurt on the more established chains in the area, and I say good!Ned, this is particulary for you. 295032[/snapback] can you give some idea of where the store is? i get down that way from time to time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in VA Posted April 4, 2005 Author Share Posted April 4, 2005 can you give some idea of where the store is? i get down that way from time to time... 295181[/snapback] I'll give it my best shot, but I'm not all that familiar with the area since every week there are 300 new condo complexes on what was once undeveloped land. It's near the intersection of I-66 and Rt. 50, sort of "across the street" from I-66 and Fair Oaks Mall (although I don't think you can "cross" from the mall to this area. More specifically, it's off of Lee Hwy (rt 29) on Monument Drive, right next to the massive Fairfax County Government Complex. Mapquest the addy for more specific directions: 11620 Monument Drive, Fairfax, VA. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Tate Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 I'll give it my best shot, but I'm not all that familiar with the area since every week there are 300 new condo complexes on what was once undeveloped land. It's near the intersection of I-66 and Rt. 50, sort of "across the street" from I-66 and Fair Oaks Mall (although I don't think you can "cross" from the mall to this area. More specifically, it's off of Lee Hwy (rt 29) on Monument Drive, right next to the massive Fairfax County Government Complex. Mapquest the addy for more specific directions: 11620 Monument Drive, Fairfax, VA. Hope this helps. 295221[/snapback] I used to live at Post Forest Apartments right on the other side of 66 from there. Coming home from work I'd take Lee Jackson (50) to Waples Mill, then down Random Hills Road. The county govt center had just been built, but from Lee Jackson to the apartment was all forest in 1992; I see from the map it's had a ton of development. Man, I don't miss the traffic around that area. Eight miles to work was minimum 20-25 minutes if you were thrill-seeking enought to drive highway 66. I would allow 30 minutes and just stay on Lee Jackson to Falls Church. Worst time was an hour (!) in a rush hour rainstorm. Half the people I worked with would drive 1.5 hours to work one-way, just to afford a place to live. Some even further. Leaving there was the best thing for my blood pressure that I've ever done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester43 Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 I'll give it my best shot, but I'm not all that familiar with the area since every week there are 300 new condo complexes on what was once undeveloped land. It's near the intersection of I-66 and Rt. 50, sort of "across the street" from I-66 and Fair Oaks Mall (although I don't think you can "cross" from the mall to this area. More specifically, it's off of Lee Hwy (rt 29) on Monument Drive, right next to the massive Fairfax County Government Complex. Mapquest the addy for more specific directions: 11620 Monument Drive, Fairfax, VA. Hope this helps. 295221[/snapback] i know exactly where that is. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Man Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 I'm suprised that with all the transplants living in the RTP and Piedmont Triad areas that there isn't a Wegmans down here yet. Although I do remember when there was a Hills in High Point, NC that bombed big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 You're soooo lucky you are close to one!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike32282 Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 I'm suprised that with all the transplants living in the RTP and Piedmont Triad areas that there isn't a Wegmans down here yet. Although I do remember when there was a Hills in High Point, NC that bombed big time. 295294[/snapback] I work for Wegmans and the talk around the stores is that Danny Wegman may have stores as far south as South Carolina or even Georgia within 15 years. Here's the ones that are getting worked on currently... Hunt Valley, MD October 2005 Mt Laurel, NJ 1st quarter 2006 Cherry Hill, NJ 2nd quarter 2006 Warrington, PA Fall 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 I work for Wegmans and the talk around the stores is that Danny Wegman may have stores as far south as South Carolina or even Georgia within 15 years. Here's the ones that are getting worked on currently... Hunt Valley, MD October 2005 Mt Laurel, NJ 1st quarter 2006 Cherry Hill, NJ 2nd quarter 2006 Warrington, PA Fall 2006 295406[/snapback] Danny's a coke-head and a hooker-monger. Nothing like his old man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheManTheMythTheLegend Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Danny's a coke-head295409[/snapback] Funny, I've actually heard that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Funny, I've actually heard that before. 295433[/snapback] Cuz it's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike32282 Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Danny's a coke-head and a hooker-monger.Nothing like his old man. 295409[/snapback] Yeah he is. I'm scared about what will happen when Robert passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 I work for Wegmans and the talk around the stores is that Danny Wegman may have stores as far south as South Carolina or even Georgia within 15 years. Here's the ones that are getting worked on currently... Hunt Valley, MD October 2005 Mt Laurel, NJ 1st quarter 2006 Cherry Hill, NJ 2nd quarter 2006 Warrington, PA Fall 2006 295406[/snapback] If you ask me, they should pass up on SC and Georgia (for now) and head straight for FLA. Do you know how many snow birds would kill to get a Wegmans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachChuckDickerson Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 I'm suprised that with all the transplants living in the RTP and Piedmont Triad areas that there isn't a Wegmans down here yet. Although I do remember when there was a Hills in High Point, NC that bombed big time. 295294[/snapback] Amen brother. There are alot of transplants down here from WNY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike32282 Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 If you ask me, they should pass up on SC and Georgia (for now) and head straight for FLA. Do you know how many snow birds would kill to get a Wegmans? 295488[/snapback] It will happen. It's not a matter of if anymore, it's when. I think it will be about 20 years and there will be at least 1 store in Florida and it will dominate due to all the former Western NYers down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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