tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362532382024-03-05T00:10:51.053-05:00Hippo's Smack TalkThis is a site where we will be posting all of our foodie stories that have been submitted by you, our visitors as well as discussing food, wine, music and stuff that matters most in life. Good food and good friends.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253238.post-11942079661121723702007-06-05T16:48:00.000-04:002007-06-05T16:55:11.996-04:00We're OPEN!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYvyo52L768aAbKhNMy983S6MwKeJMLv5Urr8ujnoDTcVQvxhznbSsg5jcvOtPxxejwniQ0zAv8-6fZBHyvZgGLXhcH_PgmhID7XhsA4neFr63Ac-gAgk_7GzGofX5ZNnVeTS8VA/s1600-h/hippo_only.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYvyo52L768aAbKhNMy983S6MwKeJMLv5Urr8ujnoDTcVQvxhznbSsg5jcvOtPxxejwniQ0zAv8-6fZBHyvZgGLXhcH_PgmhID7XhsA4neFr63Ac-gAgk_7GzGofX5ZNnVeTS8VA/s200/hippo_only.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5072685741757990194" border="0"></a><font size="2">Believe it or not, we made it across the finish line! Come by and see our incredible selection of grocery, produce, meats, chicken, fish, cheeses and the list just goes on! People have been raving about our prepared foods and the wine selection is something you just have to see to believe. We CAN tell you that it is the largest that downtown San Antonio has to offer. So, stop by and for sure bring a friend. We look forward to meeting all of you! Hippo On!</font>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253238.post-21999903438152122822007-04-02T15:36:00.000-04:002007-04-02T15:38:19.691-04:00Mueslix Breakfast Cereal<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEeQt5eCOQQwQQGXRmD8zvLCtCPUp8vzy0Z1WQsb4_h5dQtAso_US31DwNRjGXZyzfqYTDSH_bWk2k97Hzf1ZVpnWIgaiNbxOUf4Y_Vo_SVKGWCzvLsbAKHP8sog1_6vSalXirDg/s1600-h/mueslix.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 130px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEeQt5eCOQQwQQGXRmD8zvLCtCPUp8vzy0Z1WQsb4_h5dQtAso_US31DwNRjGXZyzfqYTDSH_bWk2k97Hzf1ZVpnWIgaiNbxOUf4Y_Vo_SVKGWCzvLsbAKHP8sog1_6vSalXirDg/s200/mueslix.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5048917275796448050" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">We live in King William and look forward to your opening!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253238.post-82893547872012941782007-03-30T10:25:00.000-04:002007-03-30T10:28:36.515-04:00Getting Closer to Opening Day!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNN8qjtfsdT8eEjHqcSW0zDMz3gkGZwY2noBCRgFMkitngdOvE_1x12TGSLPljhO8Um1kDAz7uP9TkH4xH9GwKIZoovTJx3zD-DZ94GgZBR2KvZJMRSFbWDp7EoOSDAL4CUI47iA/s1600-h/hippo_sign.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 188px; height: 126px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNN8qjtfsdT8eEjHqcSW0zDMz3gkGZwY2noBCRgFMkitngdOvE_1x12TGSLPljhO8Um1kDAz7uP9TkH4xH9GwKIZoovTJx3zD-DZ94GgZBR2KvZJMRSFbWDp7EoOSDAL4CUI47iA/s200/hippo_sign.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5047724262730638114" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">OK all you Hippo fans, we're getting closer to opening! The sign is up, the interior is almost done and we are close to stocking the shelves. Don't forget, we will have lot's of great prepared foods for you to enjoy in our Café or at home. Stay tuned. Almost there.<br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253238.post-85270301168478558522007-01-17T10:29:00.000-05:002007-01-17T10:32:54.431-05:00natural + organic foods<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn0wWTYIxRHAKbzt10hjTO6HNExIFCIaYHFnt2zt4OOUbaDea7PN6janTh-oxNGkDOusF0-7Csj8lK5mhX2goaWnrhvP7-VgCJUY6m4I2Wb-TkRfcqQVV5sVqUFtoJVWvybXGY8w/s1600-h/peach.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn0wWTYIxRHAKbzt10hjTO6HNExIFCIaYHFnt2zt4OOUbaDea7PN6janTh-oxNGkDOusF0-7Csj8lK5mhX2goaWnrhvP7-VgCJUY6m4I2Wb-TkRfcqQVV5sVqUFtoJVWvybXGY8w/s320/peach.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021022711439881730" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">I live in the downtown area and am commited to living a healthy lifestyle. Part of that is eating organic and natural foods (natural meaning foods without hydrogenated oils, high-fructose corn syrup or chemical preservatives). Typically I only shop at Whole Foods because they have the best selection of these items, but it would be wonderful to have a grocery nearby that would supply these goods as well. Even if it's just a corner store to pick up last-minute odds and ends, it is a much needed resource downtown! </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253238.post-35460922720644472282007-01-17T10:27:00.001-05:002007-01-17T10:27:55.535-05:00Bike Rack ?<span style="font-size:85%;">Will you have a bike rack / bike parking? </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253238.post-23378112833144129992006-12-08T15:25:00.000-05:002006-12-08T15:26:13.822-05:00Two Buck Chuck!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKsVpGDgz4wAhwdBiqzJntUdPU_xzg1hLumGIj4PtlKxjxkWntfebGQcVesJCtXsJhh4_y9zRpNk7oOUn-DtnZHxLoNWLlQVkKbREmVo04MBu5zTZ5eXI-IeR8Xw6IzYZIxH5JKg/s1600-h/wine-red.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKsVpGDgz4wAhwdBiqzJntUdPU_xzg1hLumGIj4PtlKxjxkWntfebGQcVesJCtXsJhh4_y9zRpNk7oOUn-DtnZHxLoNWLlQVkKbREmVo04MBu5zTZ5eXI-IeR8Xw6IzYZIxH5JKg/s320/wine-red.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5006254918046817506" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Sounds like ya'll will be like Trader Joe's--just what SAT downtown needs! I have always loved the Riverwalk and area. Will definately check you out when you open.<br />Good Luck! </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253238.post-77230266428101375012006-12-08T15:20:00.001-05:002006-12-08T15:20:52.134-05:00Anything!<span style="font-size:85%;"> I love your concept for a downtown grocery! I am a native San Antonian and tho I don't live downtown I would certainly go down for lunch or dinner if you have a fun and friendly atmostphere. I love places like Central Market in New Orleans where the food is great, everyone who visits NO has to go there at least once to eat and you can buy the stuff to make your own muffaletta if you want! I don't know what your concept is but I'm gonna keep my eye on you. I am changing careers and going to culinary school right now - I might just come ask you for a job. When will you begin hiring? </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253238.post-62360362996442207802006-12-08T15:19:00.001-05:002006-12-08T15:19:59.290-05:00Pecan Yogurt<span style="font-size:85%;"> I have only seen it in Mexico. It is Nueces flavored yogurt and it is extremely common but I can't find it here.<br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253238.post-83178426049818546062006-11-30T11:04:00.000-05:002006-12-08T15:17:51.935-05:00HAAGEN DAZS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3638/4425/1600/819932/Haagen_Dazs.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 161px; height: 160px;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3638/4425/320/553983/Haagen_Dazs.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">WE LIVE NEXT DOOR @ LACASCADA .<br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253238.post-78660220174059865452006-11-30T11:01:00.000-05:002006-11-30T11:02:32.359-05:00Blue Bell Ice Cream<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3638/4425/1600/248588/bluebell.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 136px; height: 126px;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3638/4425/320/326498/bluebell.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">We live in TEXAS !!!!! We need Blue Bell Ice Cream. Thank You.<br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253238.post-24549340443605535572006-11-17T11:20:00.000-05:002006-11-17T11:26:02.555-05:00Parmesan Cheese<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3638/4425/1600/200054/05%20parmesan%20cheese.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 217px; height: 163px;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3638/4425/320/209062/05%20parmesan%20cheese.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Took a survey at work here at the Courthouse and ther seems to be a consensus that there is no authentic Italian cheeses, esp. Parmesan, in the area. </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253238.post-4263909605221247912006-11-14T15:26:00.000-05:002006-11-14T15:32:29.333-05:00Hippo's On TV!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3638/4425/1600/Picture%203.1.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 221px; height: 169px;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/3638/4425/320/Picture%203.1.png" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Recently featured on the local news here in San Antonio, Hippo's is already the buzz of the town. Especially downtown where a local grocery store is not only desperatley needed but wanted as well. To see the video clip, just click <a style="text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.hipposgroceryanddeli.com/training_videos/hippos.mov"> <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">HERE. <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">HIPPO ON.</span></span> </a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253238.post-1162916844474887262006-11-07T11:25:00.000-05:002006-11-14T11:56:35.969-05:00Irish Sausage (Banger's)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3608/552/1600/donnelys_sausage.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 289px; height: 140px;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3608/552/320/donnelys_sausage.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">5 times in Ireland, staying in Bed and Breakfasts, can still smell the sausages cooking every morning. Have seen them sometimes at the HEB Central Market but not on a regular basis. They are delicious and different than any we eat in the States. Brands I remember are Galtee and Donnelly's. They are eaten at breakfast in Ireland but I'd eat them all the time. My Mom and Dad are from Ireland, and to be able to cook them for them when they come to visit would be great. </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253238.post-1162475386288123142006-11-02T08:47:00.000-05:002006-11-14T11:56:35.845-05:00Jones Soda<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3608/552/1600/jones.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3608/552/320/jones.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">My picture is floating on bottles of Jones Soda, it's great picture of me when I was little holding this empty 3 litter bottle of soda to my mouth, I have only found my picture once, it was on a Jones black cherry soda. But this keeps me looking at every Jones display I can find. And this has made me into a soda fiend, tasting and collecting unique soda bottles from around the globe </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253238.post-1162475218515439682006-11-02T08:45:00.000-05:002006-11-14T11:56:35.738-05:00What about the "street people"<span style="font-size:85%;">I can't wait, I have been living and working in downtown for the past 2 years, choosing to limit the amount of times I use my car to twice a month. Trying to find groceries downtown without having to fire up the gas guzzler is a hassle to say the least, but I wonder with the high amount of "street people" in the downtown area how do you plan on deterring any loss of profit.<br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253238.post-1161953094328143722006-10-27T08:43:00.000-04:002006-11-14T11:56:35.620-05:00Who doesn't love Big Red???<div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3608/552/1600/bigred.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 165px; height: 110px;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3608/552/320/bigred.jpg" alt="BigRed" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-size:85%;">Foodie Item: Big Red<br /><br />Your Story: We'll be glad to have you close by ....</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253238.post-1161722154424873762006-10-24T16:34:00.000-04:002006-11-14T11:56:35.504-05:00Even Chef's are excited about Hippo's<span style="font-size:85%;">Foodie Item: Anything!<br />Your Story: I love your concept for a downtown grocery! I am a native San Antonian and tho I don't live downtown I would certainly go down for lunch or dinner if you have a fun and firendly atmostphere. I love places like Central Market in New Orleans where the food is great, everyone who visits N.O. has to go there at least once to eat and you can buy the stuff to make your own muffaletta if you want! I don't know what your concept is but I'm gonna keep my eye on you. I am changing careers and going to culinary school right now - I might just come ask you for a job. When will you begin hiring?</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253238.post-1161722066588830452006-10-24T16:29:00.000-04:002006-11-14T11:56:35.405-05:00Sr. Sarducci Hippo<span style="font-size:85%;">Foodie Item: Marinted Bocconcini<br />Your Story: ......and actually anything Italian, since there is no Italina deli in ALL of San Antonio, a deli that actually carries some of the lemoncello's, olives oils, olive mixes, fresh pasta's and desserts found in the great back east Italian delis would be and awesome addition to San Antonio---- for those of us who don't want to eat chips/salsa and tortillas everyday!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253238.post-1161702149490212392006-10-24T10:56:00.000-04:002006-11-14T11:56:35.230-05:00Hippo's Is All About Customer Service<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3608/552/1600/checker.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 154px;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3608/552/320/checker.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Hey there Hipster's. Just want to let you guys know that Hippo's is all about a great shopping exeprience. All future Hippo's employees will go through a rigorous training program to ensure that you, our intrepid customer, have the absolute best experience once you walk across our threshold. For a behind-the-scenes sneak peek into the cutting edge training techniques that we run our staff through, just click <a style="text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.archive.org/stream/FrontLin1965/FrontLin1965_edit.mp4"> <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">HERE</span> </a> to see the video.<br /><br />Hippo On!!!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253238.post-1161650461434273082006-10-23T20:40:00.000-04:002006-11-14T11:56:35.123-05:00Hippo's Wine Selection<span style="font-size:85%;">Foodie Item: Wine and simple but useful foods<br />Your Story: Washington DC has these types of grocery stores all over. I lived in a condo complex which had its own grocery store, sure beat going to the grocery store or liquor store for beer or wine, or for an everyday grocery item.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253238.post-1161650397357045262006-10-23T20:38:00.000-04:002006-11-14T11:56:35.010-05:00Hippo's Wins in the End<span style="font-size:85%;">Foodie Item: "General Tips"<br />Your Story: I am sure you are getting a lot of feedback and Tips on your Grocery Store:<br />It's great someone finally has the attitude and is willing to risk a type of business that is long overdue for the area!....which puts the larger grocery stores at a lower value in my opinion ..so sad they will regret past decisions of not listening or overriding customers needs or wants!..profit is an engineering force.. but also if you have 1 store that barely makes the cut out of 20 and you have happy customers and clientele...guess what?.........YOU WIN IN THE END!<br />Remember this..Southtown and the area where you will be located has a median Hispanic/Anglo ratio (besides the tourism and business clientele) Your specialty Items are great ..Just don't forget the little guy!.........Not everyone can afford Specialty items........Good luck!...and that's my 2cents worth!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253238.post-1161650284692406322006-10-23T20:37:00.000-04:002006-11-14T11:56:34.907-05:00Thank God for Hippo's<span style="font-size:85%;">Foodie Item: n/a<br />Your Story: I actually just read the article about your store in the Express-News, and all I can say is 'Thank God'! I have been debating moving downtown for years, but one thing was keeping me from doing so; a grocery store. I'm glad to see that finally someone gets it! So, I guess when I do call downtown San Antonio home soon, I'll have the Hippo to thank! Gracias!!!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253238.post-1161650185394253572006-10-23T20:35:00.000-04:002006-11-14T11:56:34.803-05:00Hippo's Competition<span style="font-size:85%;">Foodie Item: milk, yogurt, eggs, cheese, ice cream<br />Your Story: Hello.<br />I own a small inn located in the King William District. We send lots of guests to the little market on Alamo St because it is the only place to go for snacks and wine. Unfortunately, the supply is very limited at that particular store and the cost is very high. Consequently, most of the locals do not shop there unless they are totally desperate and then there is much complaining to be heard about how a gallon of milk and a bag of ice used up most of a ten dollar bill. When we rented an apartment in Vancouver last summer we were enthralled by the ability to walk a few blocks to a grocery store that had what we wanted as well as what we didn't know we wanted at a price that was normal. NYC neighborhoods are full of small stores stocked floor to ceiling with both the usual and the unexpected. Despite the horror stories about how difficult it is for a grocery store to make money, somehow these stores not only survive, but appear to thrive. I am thrilled to read the paper today and learn about your new store and hope it will be a place where we can do the bulk of our small item shopping for the mundane as well as specialty items. It sounds like you have done and continue to do your research and I've included a couple links just as an FYI to the stores in the Yaletown district of Vancouver that we frequented. Thanks and good luck!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253238.post-1161650061915768692006-10-23T20:33:00.000-04:002006-11-14T11:56:34.710-05:00Hippo's in New York<span style="font-size:85%;">Foodie Item: concept!<br />Your Story: After spending time in New York, I was suprised to learn there is only one super-mart on the island, but the plentiful and efficient small grocery/deli stores eliminate the need for a super-store!<br />I hope you can replicate the concept and sucess of those NY downtown stores/delis.<br />Good luck and thanks for adding to the charm of San Antonio!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36253238.post-1161649947109278972006-10-23T20:30:00.000-04:002006-11-14T11:56:34.583-05:00Parking at Hippo's and another Trader Joe's Comparison<span style="font-size:85%;">Foodie Item: foods/wines as carried by Trader Joe's in So. Cal.<br />Your Story: Trader Joe's is a small store but large western chain carrying healthy foods of its own brand that are packaged in small packs for singles/couples. The stores are always packed with customers because of the very high quality and low prices on all their items. The variety is great. All fruits/veggies are fresh and pre-packed. Meat, fish & cheese too.<br />We do not use the delivery market on S. Alamo St. because of poor selection & high prices. Follow TJ's lead and we will be faithful customers! Please keep parking charge very low with, say, a one hour limit to discourage those taking advantage of your location. 50 cents/hr. ? We live in Kg. Wm. area.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3