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!
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.
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!
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.
Good Luck!
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?
I have only seen it in Mexico. It is Nueces flavored yogurt and it is extremely common but I can't find it here.
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.
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 HERE. HIPPO ON.
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.
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
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.
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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?
Foodie Item: Marinted Bocconcini
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!
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 HERE to see the video.
Hippo On!!!
Foodie Item: Wine and simple but useful foods
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.
