Blest1 4u

Two stars for selection, one star for great prices on a (very) few key items (like eggs), but negative two stars due to some incredibly ridiculous prices on a significant number of items (Lactaid milk price 30% higher than most stores). I am not a fan of price gouging, and I feel some of that is happening.

Additionally, it seems clear that the person setting the prices at this location either doesn't understand value (a 4lb pork shoulder was more than 50% cheaper than the milk - that gap doesn't make sense), or thinks they can charge the same prices as stores on the the East Side. This is The Heights.

When your prices are the same as Bodegas, most of my people choose the Bodega - we'd rather support a mom and pop store if the price is about the same. The benefit of a big market is supposed to be better prices than a small corner store. Do better. Also, you may want/need to hire someone with market knowledge of store pricing.

Beautiful place, kind of small. The most significant reason for my rating is the disappointment I experienced when I went there for the Roosevelt Island Festival. I searched on the lawn, across the street, and around the block. No Festival. It is possible that it was canceled due to the smoke coming down from Canada, but someone should have posted signs or something. I wasted the entire day because I was trying to go to this Festival, and there were so many other festivals going on. I had people visiting to come to this Festival. Very disappointed.

Really great supermarket with a lot of product and many things you would be hard pressed to find at other markets. My only real complaint is that some of the prices are a little high. Also, got a ridiculously HUGE artichoke (clearly GMO). I love artichoke, so I thought, "Yay, bigger!" Unfortunately, it was stringy and inedible. But happy with most of what I have gotten here.