TRADER JOE'S

I forgot Trader Joe's! Another great option.

Frankly, I shop at a lot of these, including Trader Joe's, depending on what's on sale. If money and time were no object, I'd shop exclusively at Fairway. But my go to supermarket in ShopRite in New Rochelle.

My vote has to go to Stew's. The place is a modern marvel and even though their prices can be higher than other areas, when a cow walks up to you and gives you "high five", I'll buy anything!

ShopRite hands down but lately, when I want to luxuriate, treat myself or someone else, or spend money I don’t have, my new go to location is the Fresh Market in Scarsdale. It’s a foodies paradise and they have items that in the past, I’ve had to go into NYC for.

C-Town!

There are some really good markets with ready-prepared food that makes your mouth water, such as Turco's. However, with only one store in the county, they won't be getting as many votes as the stores that are all over. But for most of my shopping, I prefer to go to ShopRite. They have a pretty good selection and their prices beat all the rest.

Shop-Rite in Cortlandt Manor. Friendly and helpful staff...lots of cashiers so no long lines!

Trader Joe's handsdown. TJ's has healthy, high quality fresh, as well as convenient, food at affordable prices. Lines are never long because all cashiers are open. We go to Danbury or Hartsdale at least once a month.

I recommend spending as little time as possible in supermarkets. Opt for farmers market and food co-ops.

The new ShopRite is Scarsdale. It's the best of both worlds where I can easily find ethnic seasonings, organic chicken, variety of produce, and vegetarian frozen food. My dollar also is stretched quite a bit there. Although I do spend money (no grocers is inexpensive today), at least I don't leave that store scratching my head questioning where my money was spent like I do when I shop at Stew Leonards (although Stew's does have excellent selection of beef and a great wine shop).