Comments on: Leggo my sample-o.

By: Pete

Pete — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:36:49 +0000

Being a bachelor sampling is my right. I’ve been told that I have raised it to an art form.
Sampling secret: At Costco near the end of their shift the sample hander outers get to go home if they run out. I once ate a 1/4 pack of cheesy party wieners just to help one go home early. I’ve also been known to help the 3 cheese ravioli person leave early.

By: Best rice pudding signs ever. | Talking Shrimp

Best rice pudding signs ever. | Talking Shrimp — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:52:43 +0000

[...] But, no, I’m not here to mock. I’m here to praise. This signage is some damn good branding. I love the attitude. Almost made me go in and get some rice pudding. Or at least a free sample. [...]

By: “F” is for Food Emporium. And for my boycott. | Talking Shrimp

“F” is for Food Emporium. And for my boycott. | Talking Shrimp — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:31:43 +0000

[...] With Food Emporium, there’s no excuse. Not two blocks down, there’s Jefferson Market (really a Gristedes), where they keep things nice, have several registers open, and put out samples. Samples! [...]

By: Mark Lanham

Mark Lanham — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:56:40 +0000

I’ve seen this phenomenon at the Westside Market at 110th & B’way. They always put out several dips- including the world’s worst guacamole accompanied those rice crackers that have the mouthfeel of styrofoam. But nobody cares- they slurp it up like they were just paroled after years in a Turkish prison. They also put out loads of cheese samples there, too- which makes the place reek like unwashed feet.

By: Laura Belgray

Laura Belgray — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:06:12 +0000

Don’t diapers come with parmesan chunks?

By: marian belgray

marian belgray — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:04:21 +0000

I’m in too! We’ll stock up on Huggies (but really go for the cut up Cliff bars and parmesan chunks).

By: Laura Belgray

Laura Belgray — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:42 +0000

Your comment f-ing rocks! Thank you, Katie B. So happy to have you reading. Feel free to lick the food jpegs.

By: Katie B.

Katie B. — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:21:14 +0000

This post f-ing rocks! You are hilarious. I’m coming back here for my daily dose of humor and since no one is watching I’ll take with out shame…just like an old lady.

By: Tricia Dycka

Tricia Dycka — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:17:02 +0000

Oh it is as civilized as a bunch of monkeys going after a stack of bananas

By: Laura Belgray

Laura Belgray — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:54:31 +0000

A *line* for free samples? Sounds more civilized than anything I’ve ever seen. You sure that wasn’t a dream?