Groceteria
@groceteria.bsky.social
Supermarket and retail history, photos, commercial archaeology, random pop culture, architecture, and urban history. Librarian by day. https://groceteria.com/ 🇺🇸🇨🇦🏳️🌈🏴☠️
Chicken jambalaya, okra and tomatoes, and black beans. It's a little too early for Mardi Gras so we'll call it Dimanche Gras. Or just dinner…
February 16, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Chicken jambalaya, okra and tomatoes, and black beans. It's a little too early for Mardi Gras so we'll call it Dimanche Gras. Or just dinner…
Aldi in waiting, Chapel Hill NC.
February 15, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Aldi in waiting, Chapel Hill NC.
Also in downtown Burlington, an A&P and a Big Star/Colonial side by side.
February 15, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Also in downtown Burlington, an A&P and a Big Star/Colonial side by side.
Kroger, downtown Burlington NC. I always refer to this one as the "Blanche Taylor Moore Memorial Kroger" because I'm pretty sure it's one of the ones she worked at before going to jail for some very serious murdering. I like it because there aren't a lot of this prototype still this intact.
February 15, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Kroger, downtown Burlington NC. I always refer to this one as the "Blanche Taylor Moore Memorial Kroger" because I'm pretty sure it's one of the ones she worked at before going to jail for some very serious murdering. I like it because there aren't a lot of this prototype still this intact.
On this festive day, please know that I will always Heart you.
February 14, 2026 at 11:58 PM
On this festive day, please know that I will always Heart you.
Any new work initiatives launched today will be codenamed JASON.
February 13, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Any new work initiatives launched today will be codenamed JASON.
It has that new Food Lion smell, which is not appreciably different from that old Food Lion smell. Greensboro NC, open yesterday.
February 13, 2026 at 1:31 AM
It has that new Food Lion smell, which is not appreciably different from that old Food Lion smell. Greensboro NC, open yesterday.
For those of you who care about such things, the Black Cat started out life as a Safeway. Its later years were much more historically significant, but just trying to keep it on topic here...
Feb 11, 1967: "Over 200 demonstrators peacefully gathered outside of The Black Cat [in #SilverLake], forming a picket line with a planned rally featuring speeches and printed leaflets promoting their cause against police abuse," #OneArchives. one.usc.edu/story/black-.... #LGBTQhistory #OTD
February 12, 2026 at 2:01 AM
For those of you who care about such things, the Black Cat started out life as a Safeway. Its later years were much more historically significant, but just trying to keep it on topic here...
North Carolina, where the kabobs and pita bead come with fried squash, cabbage, and a biscuit. And the condiments are tzatziki and Texas Pete.
February 11, 2026 at 11:42 PM
North Carolina, where the kabobs and pita bead come with fried squash, cabbage, and a biscuit. And the condiments are tzatziki and Texas Pete.
NEW: Fredericksburg VA chain grocery/supermarket locations, 1924-2026. www.groceteria.com/place/virgin...
February 10, 2026 at 2:41 AM
NEW: Fredericksburg VA chain grocery/supermarket locations, 1924-2026. www.groceteria.com/place/virgin...
I know it's all devices now but is it really too much to expect a college student to have at least some basic understanding of how to use a desktop computer too?
Or am I just old and cranky?
Or are both true?
Or am I just old and cranky?
Or are both true?
February 9, 2026 at 5:39 PM
I know it's all devices now but is it really too much to expect a college student to have at least some basic understanding of how to use a desktop computer too?
Or am I just old and cranky?
Or are both true?
Or am I just old and cranky?
Or are both true?
Well this is sad. We worked together in college radio land many years ago. She was a sweetheart and a hell of a musician. parade.com/news/beloved...
Beloved Indie Rock Musician, Inspiration for the Replacements’ Alt-Rock Anthem ‘Left of the Dial,’ Dies
Lynn Blakey, who played in the bands Let's Active, Oh-OK and Tres Chicas, has died.
parade.com
February 8, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Well this is sad. We worked together in college radio land many years ago. She was a sweetheart and a hell of a musician. parade.com/news/beloved...
In case you were sleeping...
NEW: Phase 1 of the DC suburbs: www.groceteria.com/place/virgin...
February 7, 2026 at 8:06 PM
In case you were sleeping...
It's a Canada Post facility now, apparently, but still fronted by a Co-op gas station. maps.app.goo.gl/naG6533KugDq...
February 7, 2026 at 8:05 PM
It's a Canada Post facility now, apparently, but still fronted by a Co-op gas station. maps.app.goo.gl/naG6533KugDq...
NEW: Phase 1 of the DC suburbs: www.groceteria.com/place/virgin...
February 7, 2026 at 1:29 AM
NEW: Phase 1 of the DC suburbs: www.groceteria.com/place/virgin...
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A vacant building on route 46 in Clifton -- built decades ago as an A&P -- is now set to become a supermarket again. www.northjersey.com/story/news/p...
Empty Clifton building to house supermarket, day care and more
A yet-to-be-named supermarket, indoor playground with dining and a day care center coming to empty Clifton building.
www.northjersey.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:55 PM
A vacant building on route 46 in Clifton -- built decades ago as an A&P -- is now set to become a supermarket again. www.northjersey.com/story/news/p...
Starting to do some work on the DC suburbs. Finished Falls Church and Arlington tonight and I'll probably post that tomorrow. Or not. You'll just have to wait and see!
February 6, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Starting to do some work on the DC suburbs. Finished Falls Church and Arlington tonight and I'll probably post that tomorrow. Or not. You'll just have to wait and see!
As I get older, I become even more convinced that duct tape (particularly black duct tape) really CAN fix anything. As I get older, I also become more paranoid about people laughing at me. Therefore there will be no photo of tonight's project.
February 5, 2026 at 3:51 AM
As I get older, I become even more convinced that duct tape (particularly black duct tape) really CAN fix anything. As I get older, I also become more paranoid about people laughing at me. Therefore there will be no photo of tonight's project.
NEW: Santa Maria CA chain grocery/supermarket locations, 1938-2025. www.groceteria.com/place/califo...
February 3, 2026 at 2:19 PM
NEW: Santa Maria CA chain grocery/supermarket locations, 1938-2025. www.groceteria.com/place/califo...
Wow. You couldn't ask for a much clearer picture of which side of town has the money and influence in Greensboro. (Blue indicates streets that have been cleared.)
February 2, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Wow. You couldn't ask for a much clearer picture of which side of town has the money and influence in Greensboro. (Blue indicates streets that have been cleared.)
Looking forward to my longstanding annual tradition of watching pretty much anything other than the Grammys.
February 2, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Looking forward to my longstanding annual tradition of watching pretty much anything other than the Grammys.
The concept of "competitive spreadsheeting" gives me the warm fuzzies on so many levels. wapo.st/4kdAAwG
Between the sheets at the college Excel championships
One of the most unusual — and fun — events in college sports is a high-stakes spreadsheeting competition in Las Vegas.
wapo.st
February 1, 2026 at 2:29 PM
The concept of "competitive spreadsheeting" gives me the warm fuzzies on so many levels. wapo.st/4kdAAwG
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Scenes inside a closing Amazon Fresh grocery store in Norridge, IL
The fast-tracked closure (announced the 27th/closing the 1st), these stores underwent a closing sale speedrun, with today marked with a storewide 80% off. By the time I arrived most of the store was wiped out like this.
The fast-tracked closure (announced the 27th/closing the 1st), these stores underwent a closing sale speedrun, with today marked with a storewide 80% off. By the time I arrived most of the store was wiped out like this.
February 1, 2026 at 5:35 AM
Scenes inside a closing Amazon Fresh grocery store in Norridge, IL
The fast-tracked closure (announced the 27th/closing the 1st), these stores underwent a closing sale speedrun, with today marked with a storewide 80% off. By the time I arrived most of the store was wiped out like this.
The fast-tracked closure (announced the 27th/closing the 1st), these stores underwent a closing sale speedrun, with today marked with a storewide 80% off. By the time I arrived most of the store was wiped out like this.
This is...interesting. www.nrn.com/quick-servic...
Krystal makes its debut in the Northeast
The chain is opening its first-ever New Jersey restaurant in early March
www.nrn.com
February 1, 2026 at 1:21 AM
This is...interesting. www.nrn.com/quick-servic...