Supremo Supermarket?
Has anyone shopped at the Supremo on North Broad, just above the exit for the Boulevard? I've heard interesting things about the Supremo Chain catering to local populations, and am wondering if this one is worth a trip.
Hungryin theBurbs
Oct 17, 2006 02:13AM
I was at Supremo a few months ago. They have an outstanding selection of interesting juices as well as exotic fruits and veggies. Aside from a vast array of tortillas, they are not too different from a conventional market. Also, check for unusual canned goods.
Depends on what you are looking for, I guess. Mostly I go to ethnic supermarkets to recreate the sensation of a country bumpkin entering the big city for the first time.
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It is worth a trip (if a short distance). We went to the Supremo in Pennsauken and enjoyed walking through the aisles to see what they had different than a regular market. But to be honest, didn't buy much.
If in Jersey, a much more interesting experience is AJ Seabras in Riverside. This is a Brazilian/Portugese market based out of Newark, NJ. They have a more unique mix of foods than Supremo.
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I shop there frequently. Lots of Latino bottled/packaged ingredients from many different countries, arranged by country. Good stewing hens, cheap. Other meat cuts that cater to a Latino clientele and are hard to find at regular supermarkets. Ripe avocados (great if you need to make guacamole the same day). Sour oranges, which can be very hard to find elsewhere. Fresh epazote (see another current thread). Fresh and dried chiles. A million varieties of Mexican and Central American-style cheese and cream. Plus the regular supermarket stuff. Enjoy.
Peter
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I agree with Peter 100% and just want to add that shopping there is really FUN. All of those great ingredients (cheeses for Mexican and Central American cooking) in a big, clean, well ordered super market. There is no other super market in that neighborhood with fresh produce, Supremo fills a huge gap. By the way, pschneider discovered a place in Norristown that makes it's own DELICIOUS tortillas daily. They are hot when you buy them and smell and taste 10000000 times better than the plastic bagged ones. I buy alot at a time and freeze them. It is more than worth the trip if you are wanting to cook really good Mexican food, having been to Mexico alot, I know the importance of flavorful tortillas. The tortilleria (SP) is half way up Marshall St.in Norristown on a side street called Chain St.I think. There is a huge sign and arrow showing you the way off of Marshall. Ask which block of Marshall has all of the Mexican grocery stores if you get lost.Maybe pschneider can give better directions. If you go on the weekend, you can buy tamales at several of grocery stores.
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Excellent! I drive by Supremo on my commute, and will definitely be stopping in. It sounds like just what I was hoping for. I'm especially excited to know about the sour oranges. I see a Cuban pernil in my future! (and on the way home I'll stop at that other place you mentioned for lime leaves). Thanks!
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So glad to share! Supremo sells THE freshest and cheapest pork butt (actually shoulder, called butt or picnic roast.You can buy frozen sofrito too which is good in your spice mixture for the pernil(Food of the Gods.) Love to know that pernil is being enjoyed and in the burbs!!!
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I wanted to say I stopped at the one in Pennsauken yesterday because I was driving by and needed just a few things. Huge selection of pork. In fact, pork shoulder (for making pulled pork), was $1.09 a pound!! Huge selection of chicken, whole and parts. All kinds of cuts of beef, and every imaginable organ meat you could think of. (a bit too much for my queasy stomach). Very large selection of fish, I noticed flounder filets for $5.99 a pound. An entire aisle of every type of Mexican/and hispanic cheese. Cases of tortillas, fresh and frozen. Dozens and dozens of beans, canned and dry. All kinds of spices, oils, mixes, marinades for many different ethnic foods. Lots of produce. Prices are very reasonable.
If you are ever in NJ and looking for the makings for any sort of hispanic meal, this is a great place to stop. They sell everthing from food to toiletries.
My only complaint would be the very hostile checker who rang up my groceries. She was as sweet and customer service oriented as a pit viper! Don't let that deter you; give it a try sometime.
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Out of business! I was very disappointed to see that Supremo on N. Broad has been replaced by Shop 'N Bag. Anyone know of good alternatives for Mexican ingredients in or around Logan, NW Philly, or Eastern Montgomery County?
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Have you actually compared inventory between Supremo and Shop-n-Bag? Our Supreme (aka Supremo) has used Shop-n-Bag bags for the last year or so, but still has the same range of Hispanic ingredients.
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The Supremo in Pennsauken is now a Shop-n-Bag/Thriftway and they still cater to the Hispanic market.
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Actually, I'm embarrassed to say I haven't checked it out--just drove by and saw the change. Sounds like maybe it's no big deal. Thanks!
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I can't speak for your personal Shop n Bag, of course. I just know there seems to be some connection between Shop n Bag and Supremo.
Should you get a chance to stop in and check it out, please let us know!
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Does anyone know if the Supremo/Shop&Bag on N. Broad sells frozen aji amarillo peppers?
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