Chicagoist: A Look at the South Loop Whole Foods

James Koh

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 07:40:50 -0600

Dear Jerseyist Just hide guest comments, and you might be pleasantly surprised at how much less junk there is to read. Sincerely yours, Not a guest

Scott the Jerseyist

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 10:56:26 -0600

#30, there is no difference to the poster, but there is a huge difference for someone trying to have a conversation with someone. For starters, is #30 the same person as #7, #18, #19, etc., or is this the first time you've posted to this entry?

dave

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 10:44:29 -0600

I'll second that comment on the addresses. I've noticed that most of Chicagoist's reviews lack the address ... come on, that's common sense.

guest

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:44:42 -0600

#12, this one's at Canal and Roosevelt, just west of the river and behind the White Castle diner. glad to know they stocked up the bulk bins here. I've been smarting since LP's bulk bins got downsized, and this one's within a mile of the office. I know, I should just join the local food co-op...

guest

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:02:23 -0600

#18 & 19: What is the difference between registering once and using the same name again and angain? Or leaving a name and an e-mail address each time you posted? Exactly, Scott, what is the difference? And if there is none, then why did Gothamist change the comments system?

Scott the Jerseyist

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 17:20:14 -0600

#18 & 19: What is the difference between registering once and using the same name again and angain? Or leaving a name and an e-mail address each time you posted? This anti-registration kick that a lot of people seem to be on just comes off as petty...who really has the fixation?

leah

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:06:31 -0600

ok bad comparison. but seriously, the complaining is unbecoming at best. if you don't like it, go somewhere else for your Chicago stuff. there must be a half scrillion to check out. you can surely find one that won't upset you as much as this one clearly does. it's just a blog! it ain't that serious.

leah

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:59:01 -0600

yeah, I've got a dead horse on line two, he says to knock it off. seriously. I wouldn't go read michelle malkin's blog & then go complain all day in her comments about the content.

guest

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:41:19 -0600

New Chicagoist feature: Whole Foods of the week. Maybe figure out where some of the Lollapalooza bands are at now, and discuss Whole Foods located in those towns. Feature a ridiculously close picture of some random part of the Whole Foods sign. Discuss getting to Whole Foods through mass transit in other cities, and highlight how the CTA fails in every regard in comparison. Come on, I think this will work!

E

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:33:05 -0600

Come on, we got like 20 posts about Lollapalooza, and they've only reviewed TWO Whole Foods stores. I need posts on all of the Whole Foods outlets, posts letting me know if it's a good place to bring kids, A Behind-the-scenes look at what's it's like to work the salad bar, and an account of a Chicagoist who's never been to a Whole Foods before. After your impressive Pitchfork & Lollapalooza coverage, I'm disappointed that you haven't been able to step up your team coverage of Whole Foods outlets in the same manner.

guest

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:47:48 -0600

I'll register when Chicagoist gives me more coverage of Lollapalooza. They barely skimmed the surface on that one.

guest

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:45:43 -0600

This is the lamest blog ever. Get over yourselves, folks.

JoeM500

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:25:21 -0600

corner of roosevelt and canal

guest

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:17:54 -0600

I know you all have posted about this in the past, but it would have been nice to include an address in this post. Where is this one located in the South Loop?

guest

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:15:37 -0600

Chicagoist? Get over their precious fixations? Like how they got over writing in the first person plural?

guest

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:44:05 -0600

I only go to message boards that don't require registration, because I don't like fooling with it ... most boards, inculding this one, aren't worth the time and effort. And as I said in post #10, I used to sign a name on every post. And if Chicagoist gets over this stupid fixation, I will again.

guest

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:43:57 -0600

Scott, you're flat out wrong -- this isn't a "message board" it's a blog with comments. And the vast majority of blogs out there do not require you to register to leave a comment.

Scott the Jerseyist

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:27:02 -0600

Whole Foods sells some of the best milk you can find (Trader's Point, Farmer's Creamery, etc.) -and- Chicagoist is the only message board I'm on where you don't have to register to comment. It is a waste to comment if you're not registered because there's no way we can connect your post to your identity (be it real or fake. No, my last name is not "the Jerseyist," but at least you know it's the same guy who posted xyz in the other threads.)

guest

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:04:33 -0600

Didn't gothamist already get bought by Google?

guest

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:03:14 -0600

"When it comes to mission statements and core philosophy, Whole Foods walks the walk." They still treat their employees like dirt.

guest

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:56:55 -0600

You know, if Chicagoist were merely honest and said this was mainly a scheme designed for ad revenue, as small as that might be, I might register. Instead, we get lectures about community and accountability from a tiny brigade of self-important writers. Yeah, right: Fake names do not a community build. And if this isn't about ad revenue or building the bottom line or stronger site traffic [surely Gothamist has entertained thoughts of being bought one day, right?], then the -ist people are really missing the boat, and I cannot reward such short-sighted thinking, either.

guest

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:48:19 -0600

I have to say, I used to a be a semi-regular commentator, but this is the first time I've commented since the whole "registration" thing. I don't understand how my giving fake information and a junk e-mail account makes me any more accountable at the end of the day. Basically, the registration system is set-up so that gothamist can get a better tab about who is on their sites, etc.; however, Chicagoist keeps harping on the strawman accountability argument. All of that being said, there's no doubt that it's just super easy for people just to sit here and troll with the guest title; and they do. But, that's a double sided coin as it's also really easy for Chicagoist writers, which I've seen them do multiple times this week, to dismiss a valid guest comment by saying "you're not registered, you don't deserve a response." At that point, why even allow guests to comment? So, what it comes down to is that I choose not to register at this time, and because of that, I choose not to comment because I know that my opinion is just going to get crapped on because I'm just a "guest," so I'll just go back to my lurking now.

guest

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:38:21 -0600

What is the address for this whole foods? Is it the one on Huron?

JoeM500

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:30:27 -0600

If guest is so down on chicagoist, why doesn't he/she send in a few articles. If a dumbass like me can register and sign in just fine when prompted, guest has't tried and is more happy being a childish troll.

guest

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:20:02 -0600

More with this registration crap. I thought Chicagoist had gotten over tooting that horn. Ad revenue must be off. I don't know how registering under a made-up name backs up anybody's words. I don't know about guest #1, but back before this moronic registration system came into being, I actually used my first name on posts. Now I don't, and all Chicagoist's carping about it won't change that. Get over it, Chicagoist. Sudo can just Chuck off.

Laura Oppenheimer

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:13:13 -0600

I think this Whole Foods is especially worth checking out because of all the controversy/complaining/anticipation behind it. JoeM500 - I'm excited to try out the 8 (eight!) different kinds of shrimp.

guest

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:12:38 -0600

Guest #1: Chicagoist is looking forward to the day you find your spine and actually back up your words by registering. Guest happily tried to register when Gothamist first fixed what wasn't broken, Chuck, but Guest never received the confirmation email. Guest is looking forward to the day Chicagoist diminishes their sense of self-importance to realize most folks don't have the time or patience to mess around with a faulty registration system just to comment on a blog.

guest

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:11:20 -0600

Threadjack: How is one's spine found by registering on Chicagoist? Does the registration system actually verify one's real identity? I don't understand Chuckie Logic. That said, ideas stand or fall on their own, despite the lack of a fake name or a mere guest ID.

E

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:03:21 -0600

When will Chicagoist be reviewing the Lakeview and River North Whole Foods stores?

guest

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:02:10 -0600

it also has 100 bike parking spots

Chuck Sudo

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:00:19 -0600

According to the pr reps we talked to, Whole Foods tailor their stores to neighborhood demographics. As an example, you'll find more prepared goods at the North Halsted store, because the surrounding area is full of young, "on-the-go" people. The South Loop area this location will serve is the fastest growing residential neighborhood in the city, with lots of families moving in, so it's set up more like a traditional grocery. They're also tailoring the cooking classes and other events there to cater to families. Guest #1: Chicagoist is looking forward to the day you find your spine and actually back up your words by registering.

JoeM500

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:00:04 -0600

I just walked through the new Whole Foods and it is beautiful. Busy as hell on opening day, but that meant getting to try plenty of goodies. The beer selection is really weak at opening, but that happens at all of their stores, hopefully it will fill out with more single specialty bottles once they are up and running.The chocolate I tried was excellent, hopefully they dive deeper into the darker chocolate realms. No less than 8 different shrimp offerings at the shrimp bar next to my personal favorite, the sliced & diced octopus salad. Bike racks galore just inside the parking garage on the southwest corner with plenty of security around. I am excited to have this store finally opened, located next to my job. I already filled my bike bag to the brim on opening morning!!! see my cellphone pics at http://joem500sdailygnarl.blogspot.com/

guest

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 11:46:26 -0600

Just curious what does family demographics have to do with demand for cooking classes? I like cooking classes and do not fall in the family demographic.

guest

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 11:39:21 -0600

Guest is looking forward to your review of the new Best Buy on North Ave.