Comments on: BULLETIN: Whole Foods confirms its new West Seattle plan – anchor tenant for 4755 Fauntleroy Way SW megaproject

By: Robin Levin

Robin Levin — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 02:21:27 +0000

Sure would like to have Hancock Faabrics back
SOMEWHere in WS!

By: DW

DW — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:32:21 +0000

The one thing that jumps out at me is those folks missing Hancock Fabrics. The question I have is why has HF not found another location in West Seattle. It’s clear they are missed. Maybe some of the blame is going to the wrong place on this. Yes, they were displaced, but it’s been 4 years and they are free to open a new locale as Whole Foods is doing.

By: anonyme

anonyme — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:02:33 +0000

Dawson, I hear you. Long time ago I ran a specialty cheese shop in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Have never fully accepted the concept of all pre-cut, plastic wrapped, over-refrigerated cheeses, especially the more delicate runny ones.

By: WSB

WSB — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 19:24:06 +0000

Dawson – No love for Metropolitan Market (and I’m not just asking because they are a sponsor)? I’m no cheese expert but it does seem they have a rather wide selection and even make some on site …

By: dawsonct

dawsonct — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 19:11:15 +0000

Whatever people’s feelings are about WF, it sure will be nice to have a REAL cheese shop in WS. I was hopefull when I saw Murray’s was taking over the QFC cheese shop, but it is truly unimpressive. Cashing in on the name only.

And no, I am NOT impressed by the shrinkwrapped selection in the TJ refrigerators. That’s no way to buy cheese.

By: I. Ponder

I. Ponder — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 06:47:08 +0000

I miss La Grace. Nobody will ever pay $4 for a cupcake.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:16:27 +0000

Wow, I wish all these people so bitter about “the hole”, would at least target their bitterness at the proper people. WF had nothing to do with it. You don’t even have to get off your bitter, angry butt to research it because the blog has all the facts for you, has published it numerous times (yet again in this article) and still baseless, bitter comments against WF for the mess persist. I was hoping baseless finger pointing was over with election, but looks like its still thriving in West Seattle.

By: wetone

wetone — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:05:30 +0000

Here are a couple more old grocery stores for you. The Alki IGA now the Cactus Restaurant and next to that was the C&H grocery now the Bamboo. One more big one was at 48th & Charleston (forget name) where the grass field is now. Worked at all of them.

By: Kirsten

Kirsten — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:17:10 +0000

Sorry I just can’t get behind this one. We still have a gigantic hole and a displaced and much missed Hancock Fabric. Only if getting a WFs means one of the gross Safeway’s, QFCs or Thriftways was run out of biz by more people buying local organic, would it be a benefit. And they filled the hole and invited Hancock back. Boo hiss.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:01:12 +0000

WF is always supportive of the local communities. They try to source local an routinely support local charities and groups by fundraising and donations. They will be very active in community events and bring more decent paying jobs to the area. I’m excited to see them come to area.

By: Strike'em out Kinney

Strike'em out Kinney — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 08:33:29 +0000

Yes, where the Walgreens where it sits now was a Thriftway in the early 70′s, and where the West Seattle food bank is standing used to be a Senor Taco, (29 cents per taco) before it morphed into several other uses and eventually torn down and replaced with the present building. Winchells donuts where Pizza hut is was our favorite hangout after church at Our Lady of Guadalupe. I do believe there needs to be a grocery store there once again.

By: Brontosaurus

Brontosaurus — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:42:49 +0000

I’ll believe it when I’m actually eating salted caramel gelato in their coffee shop, while looking out at a scenic view of The Hole.

By: Harry Reems

Harry Reems — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 03:44:39 +0000

Reading these posts have been an invaluable history lesson!

By: miws

miws — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 03:10:33 +0000

TR, the old Thriftway Bldg, that burned down in 1997, was a “Tradewell” store, pre-Thriftway. The change over from TW, to…..uh….TW, was probably around mid-late ’80′s-ish.

Also, the former Petco/Bingo Hall/slated to be redeveloped space in the Junction was a Tradewell. It remained as such, probably no more than a year, after J. Square opened in ’87, at which time Safeway moved from their longtime home at the now Rite-Aid.

Mike

By: Peter on Fauntleroy

Peter on Fauntleroy — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 02:15:17 +0000

It’s just a grocery store, people. Seriously, get over it.