Posted by Just a Citizen, a resident of the Evergreen Park neighborhood, on Oct 4, 2006 at 10:38 pm

If TJ's opens at T&C, JJ&F is toast. JJ's has already been screwed over by the developer that wants to develop on/near their current site. This is not a good decision for those that value our northern markets.

I'm a pro-development person, but what I don't understand is why we can't bring in TJ's at Alma, or Edgewood PLaza. We have a surfeit of food markets in this part of town (Whole Foods, JJ&F, Mollie Stone's, Country Sun, and at least 2-3 small neighborhood "in-and-out" type markets, like 7/11). TJ's will just more pressure on them. Why would they go in at T&C, when the Menlo Park TJ's is only 5 short minutes from ther, in Menlo Park.

If this real, it's wrong-headed.

Posted by Maureen, a resident of the Southgate neighborhood, on Oct 5, 2006 at 12:34 pm

TJs would fill a void at Town Country Village. We need a reasonably priced grocer. Love JJ&F, but I'd also shop at TJs for specialty items. HOpe the rumor is true.

Posted by organic parent, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on Oct 5, 2006 at 1:47 pm

TJs coming to Palo Alto? That's the greatest news I've heard!!

Posted by Kyu, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Oct 5, 2006 at 1:48 pm

Interesting... anyone know the exact site within T&C that TJ's would occupy?

Posted by ChrisK, a resident of the Southgate neighborhood, on Oct 5, 2006 at 4:36 pm

As much as I love TJ's, do we really need one within two miles of the Menlo Park store? This seems ... unlikely.

But what do I know?

I agree - Alma or Edgewood would be much better.

Posted by George, a resident of the Embarcadero Oaks/Leland neighborhood, on Oct 5, 2006 at 10:08 pm

How about a nice, big Starbucks? If I can't celebrate my gentrified suburban yuppie lifestyle with TJ's, then at least let me enjoy some comfy sofas and a grande latte!

Posted by Jill, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on Oct 5, 2006 at 11:51 pm

Kyu, the Weekly article says it will be next to Long's.

Personally, I'd love a TJ's there. I don't go to the Menlo Park one because it's TOO crowded!

Posted by A.J., a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood, on Oct 6, 2006 at 12:02 am

I agree with ChrisK -- would LOVE to see TJ's go in at Edgewood Plaza!! In so many ways, it would be a much better location for Palo Alto and would in the long run probably do more for TJ's as it wouldn't take so much business from the MP location.

Posted by k, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on Oct 10, 2006 at 10:08 am

Great idea to have TJs build at Edgewood Plaza -- but how likely is this...

Posted by Susie, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on Oct 26, 2006 at 3:14 pm

Wow, I'll be so happy if Trader's opens @ T&C, we need a good store to shop at that is close by besides JJ&F, I love JJ&F however, Trader's has the specialty items that I enjoy buying.

Posted by Withheld, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Nov 16, 2006 at 10:31 am

I agree that Town and Country needs some sort of anchor store -- but not only is there a TJ in Menlo Park, there's one in San Antonio Shopping Center in Mt. View and another in Sunnyvale. Unless TJ's is subscribing the Peet's Coffee House development method ( a shop on every corner, everytime you turn around), I'm not sure how much stock I'd put in this rumor.

Posted by Paly Parent, a member of the Palo Alto High School community, on Jan 11, 2007 at 10:08 pm

So it seems the rumor is true.

I wonder how TJs will be with Paly students and Backpacks!!!!

Posted by paly student, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, on Jan 16, 2007 at 6:48 pm

I don't know about everyone, but I think a TJs would be great for T&C. I know that my friends and I would shop there (we're not overly impressed with the current options in T&C).

Check out the Campy story (it's a little old...)

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