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millygirl Apr 25, 2012 06:22 PM

Summerhill Market - spring sale now on

Lots of items reduced to 1/2 price. Sale is on until Saturday folks.

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    peppermint pate Apr 26, 2012 11:46 AM

    I'm generally not a huge fan of Summerhill Market but I love their annual sale. Really good discounts and it's fun the way they change it up each day. Stopped in this morning with the goal of only allowing myself 2 non-sale items (DeliFrance frozen croissants and milk - check). Lots of great sale items - Rao's pasta sauces for 6.99, Le Cendrillon goat's cheese for 3.99, Fage yoghurt tubs for 1.99, large turkey club sandwiches on challah buns for $3.99, large chicken parmigiana cutlets for 3.00, really tasty and large chicken vindaloo rotis for 3.99, Sunflower Kitchen hummus for 2.99, etc. I even found some of the elusive Liberte lemon yoghurt - shoot, that wasn't on sale either - okay, 3 non-sale items. They also had a ton of food samples going so I pretty much ate lunch while I shopped. Thanks for the heads up, millygirl!

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      millygirl Apr 26, 2012 06:35 PM

      My pleasure. All I ask is leave a tub of Liberte for me :)

      And damn, I missed the chili!!

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        caitlink Apr 26, 2012 07:13 PM

        which location? I am only familiar with the Mt Pleasant location - pass by it all the time but never shopped. Is sale there as well?

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          millygirl Apr 27, 2012 03:24 AM

          The Mt Pleasant location is their new store. It is much smaller than their main store, which has been around for something like 25 years. It is on Summerhill Avenue, off Bayview. A hidden gem!

          And yes, the sale is on a both stores, ending tomorrow. But again, you will find a much larger selection at the main store. Happy shopping!

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            caitlink Apr 28, 2012 04:23 PM

            Thx so much for the tip. Went to the summerhill location first and picked up the three cheese penna pasta, chicken pasta carbonara, turkey pot pie and others. Really good value. Haven't tried anything yet. But expectations are high.
            The sweets were yummy. We sampled the chocolate brownie loaf, red velvet cheesecake, smores bars, raspberry mousse. All were great. The smores bars were a big hit except we were already full from lunch and all the samples.

            We then went to the Mt Pleasant location and picked up more Raos sauce, pate and other staples. Much smaller store and not as many specials. But still a fun find.

            Thx so much. BTW, where would I find the white bean dip? I checked hummus section and prepared foods and didn't see it. Store was busy and we were in a hurry.

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              millygirl Apr 29, 2012 07:44 AM

              caitlink, I assume you're asking about the Summerhill brand Truffled White Bean Dip? It is really good btw. Anyways it should have been in the same case with all the other dips- across from the cheese case. It is usually more on top so maybe you missed it?

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                caitlink Apr 29, 2012 06:32 PM

                I will look for it the next time.

                Btw, we had the turkey pot pie today and it was amazing. Same with the three cheese truffled penne and the raspberry pie. Big thank u from my daughters. We will definitely be repeat customers.

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                  millygirl Apr 30, 2012 02:57 AM

                  I'm happy for you caitlink.

                  I know some people say their price is too high but honestly, for the quality of ingredients and taste - in my mind it's more than worth it to buy their prepared foods. I am certain I could not make it at home for less.

                  I know I go on about them a lot but everything I buy from them is exceptional.

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      Degustation Apr 26, 2012 10:48 AM

      Their second location (former Sherwood Market) is also joining in the fun. Though not as splashy with the specials as the flagship store, they still have good deals on the prepared foods. I got a large gourmet three cheese (balderson cheddar, gruyere, and jarlsberg) penne pasta with black truffles for $7.99. And I also picked up a large brococoli and cheddar quiche for $5.99. Great to throw into the freezer for quick meals.

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        sbug206 Apr 26, 2012 06:29 AM

        Are the pot pies on sale?

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          sumdumgoy Apr 26, 2012 06:55 AM

          There are different specials every day. Yesterday their excellent chickens were $2.49/lb and the 1 litre chili was $4.99.

          The half pound burgers are now $6, bacon, cheese, mushroons and caramelized onions at no extra cost. Available Monday to Friday 11 am to 1:45 pm.

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          Flexitarian Apr 25, 2012 08:57 PM

          Wow, that makes the prices only 10% higher than anywhere else ;)

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            millygirl Apr 26, 2012 03:26 AM

            Except that almost all of their prepared foods you simply can't get anywhere else. Perhaps a few are available, but in terms of selection, quality and quantity - Summerhill hands down. And when you think of the quality the price is quite reasonable. A 1 litre jar of beef chilli for $10 chock full of beef, beans and veggies is a bargain in my eyes. Esp after a long day of work.

            And actually I don't think the prices on the 'other' stuff is that outrageous.

            But like I said, I mainly go for the prepared foods and other items that can't be found elsewhere.

            Just sayin' :)

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              Davwud Apr 26, 2012 05:01 AM

              Their burgers straight off the grill out front in the summer are a pretty good value too.

              At least, last summer they were.

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