And for my 100th review.... Harris Teeter!
I had no idea this place existed until I got my nails done a month ago. I didn't think much about it because we were never Harris Teeter people. It kind of just seemed like one of those posh places I had no business being in.
Well, I was wrong! My aunt told me about how nice it was in there and how she even peeped some employees from a certain supermarket chain shopping there instead. "There food is just fresher at Harris Teeter." No lie. The prices aren't cheaper, but there has to be a reason why people are flocking to it. I'll do a lot to save a buck, but maybe the extra coins are worth it?
Getting into the parking lot is a little tricky, but if you're the type of driver to give your passengers heart attacks like me, you'll have no problem finding your way to a parking space. ^_^ We walked in and my eyes immediately found the Starbucks.
Ding!
I'm a Starbucks junky (venti iced green tea latte with soy milk, hold the ice), but I didn't bother visiting since I wanted to take a look around the store and be out. I told myself I'd catch them next time because I was on a mission: to the pizza oven. They had a few sitting out: bbq chicken, plain cheese, steak, etc. I let my mind wonder for a bit as we wandered about the store. They had an Asian hot bar. I dunno if it changes everyday, but the food sure did look enticing. So did the fresh bread samples, fish that smelled of the ocean, and... CHICKEN LIVER PATE! If I could live off of this stuff, I would!
Ding ding!!
We weaved our way up and down the aisles, saw what they had on sale, what looked good. While I wasn't paying attention, my mother put some muscadine grapes in the cart (by Cottle Farms, which were suuuuuper good - I ate most of them and kept the cute bucket they came in). After a bit, I found some brownies and put them in the cart as well. Eight squares for $6. They were okay. Nothing like the one I had from My Vegan Sweet Tooth, though.
After walking around for 30 minutes, I made up my mind and got a nice, hot slice of Pizza Margherita. It was either that or plain cheese since I don't eat pizza with meat on it. Bleh! Got back to the car, sat down, and took a bite.
Ding ding ding!!!
It was great! The flavours were perfect, the pizza was heated through just enough, and the basil wasn't burnt! My mother even took two bites and she can't even stomach pizza that isn't thin crust. It was amazing! I ate it too fast and gave myself a headache and heartburn, but it was soooo worth it!
Honestly, it's been a while since I was this impressed with a store. I can see myself shopping there in the future. Sorry, Walmart. :/ I dunno if this is permanent, but you won't be seeing me for a while.. read more