baklava at Trader Joe's or Whole Foods?

[nc213]

I need to pick up some baklava for a party next weekend. Local restaurants are proposing outrageous prices. Anyone know if either TJs or Whole Foods carries it--fresh or frozen? and if anyone know if it's any good?

[LisaN]

You might want to buy some and try it first to make sure its good. I'd hate for you to take it to a party and find out its only so-so

[nc213]

thanks everyone--I'll check my local TJs.
$6 a tray is infinitely better than the $35/tray I was quoted at other places.

[OneSonTwoCats]

Trader Joe's carries it. It runs about 6 bucks for around a dozen pieces.

[slacker]

TJ's sells them by the tray (small trays), usually in the cookie section above the frozen foods. I don't remember how much, but undoubtedly far less than at Whole Foods.

[Cathy]

The baklava are locally prepared and the OP is in the DC/Baltimore area it seems...

To the OP-I've only seen baklava fresh made and can't imagine how they could freeze nuts, honey and cooked filo to make it reheat properly.

[Humbucker]

Whole Foods carries baklava in their bakery, but it isn't cheap. Maybe $1.75/piece?