Egluntyne Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Woo Hoo....have just heard that Gilders Garage, a 10 minute walk away from my house is going to become an M&S Simply Food outlet!! Yipeeeeeeee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Oh, they are really great - thats fab! I dont know why they didn't do food shops earlier, it must have boosted their profits as they are terribly popular. Shop away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachel19 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 love m&s food!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 We have one here and it's absolutely brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Lucky you I don't have a local one.....Henley would be the PERFECT spot for one & would do a cracking trade Tesco Express seem to pop up everywhere at the moment though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Lucky you We've got a big M&S in the centre of town, so we don't need one, but there is one near OH's parents at a garage and is a very welcome stop! I love it when I turn up at a motorway services and see one there as I know that I can have something nice to eat which won't feel like a brick in my stomach and leave my pores sweating grease! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Oh my, if I had one in walking distance I would put on a stone within the month. M&S food is so yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Oh my, if I had one in walking distance I would put on a stone within the month. M&S food is so yum! Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I bought one of their "meal for 2 for a tenner" yesterday . Very nice it was too, especially the sticky toffee pudding . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Sorry, I just don't get why people like M&S food. I can never find what I want in there. They don't sell "just meat". It's all prepared dishes, and it's expensive! That said, their ready meal curries used to be the best (haven't had them in a while) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyCustard Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Spent £1.99 on a few runner beans in there last week cos I was too lazy to queue in Tesco next door! Having said that, they were delish and not a ropey one amongst them. Like their kitchen roll with nice pics on too (is that weird?!) Kimmy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 They don't sell "just meat". It's all prepared dishes, and it's expensive! Yes they do - or my local one does anyhow Lovely fresh fish too........................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 We are popping ours in Crewe today to get a meal deal! The wine alone is normally £5.99! Got to get the chicken food from Taylors too - Sunday dinners all round! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I bought one of their "meal for 2 for a tenner" yesterday . Very nice it was too, especially the sticky toffee pudding . It's such good value and delicious too. We'd like to try the risotto that they're advertising at the mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I have just got in from a very long day. My husband just said to me 'I could only get the very expensive pizzas in M&S' I think i'll live. I love him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 We had meal deal for tea tonight. Some baby pototoes in mint & parsley butter. Beef meatballs in a tomato & cheese sauce. Bottle of Merlot & Spotted dick, soon to be consumed with custard. I really enjoyed my tea tonight! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusky123 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Emma, sounds good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I'm a bit upset with M & S at the moment. They used to do a lovely little pot of creme caramel. It had scrummy, chewy caramel at the bottom. The whole family were addicted to them. But they appear to have changed them now and its just runny caramel. We are all gutted. The rest of their food is quite nice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Don't want to be negative but.............We are getting a M&S foodie place at the end of the year. It's being built just now. It's likely our once thriving high st will all but close down. When Tesco's came our little co op closed and an independant "corner shop" also closed. M&S will probably close the rest Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Don't want to be negative but.............We are getting a M&S foodie place at the end of the year. It's being built just now. It's likely our once thriving high st will all but close down. When Tesco's came our little co op closed and an independant "corner shop" also closed. M&S will probably close the rest Allison It is awful when the little family run local shops get pushed out by the giants of retail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riane Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 oh what!!! Did they just wait until I had moved. enjoy and remember this just isn't any food its m&s food!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 TBH most of the family run local shops have already been wiped out by Tesco. I am hoping that this branch of Simply Food will give the local Tesco a run for its money, and as parking has to be addressed by them, more people will come to toe area. The general feeling locally is that it will liven up the Banner Cross area and bring customers in. We shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillus Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Oh dear! I must be a bit sad as they opened an Aldi in St Andrews two weeks ago and I Simpy love it The frozen boil in the bag Lamb Shanks are wonderful and the Beef Wellington is also fab for a real treat and all a great deal cheaper than M&S, mind you I do also love M&S, in fact I am a real food tart! Cold meats are every bit as good as Tesco and the like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
