Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Bulk Buy Frozen Foods in Grenada, West Indies


-Location:  About halfway down Maurice Bishop Highway towards SGU.  From SGU, take the Grand Anse bus and tell the bus driver you want to get  to Buy Bulk. He will stop at the nearest bus stop (the stop right across the street of Texaco). 
-Hours: M-F 8am-5pm; Sa 8am-2pm; Su closed
-Phone: (473) 440-2956 or (473) 440-2402

I've been in Grenada for seven months and never have been to Bulk Buy until recently.  Maybe I didn't visit the place because I didn't want to burst my rendered version of the place and what it had to offer... Free Costco-like samples?  A wide array of products to choose from...Endless isles that you can race down?  No, no, and definitely no ahhaha.  Despite it being far from heavenly Costco, I still found a good amount of items within that I like to call treasure.  Pad Thai noodles and Seaweed for sushi for a decent price (along with a lot of other usual products used in the kitchen).  I'll be back for more.  

O, and I found frozen pork spare ribs that cooked well and had a decent amount of meat on them (and yummy cartilage fragments as well).  The ribs were close to half the price of ribs found at IGA.  I bought all 7 packs available and tossed them in my freezer because I was so excited to have come across such decently priced, good quality, ribs. 

There's not much "bulk" found at this store (though Grenadian's may have a different definition of bulk hahah).  It's more like a regular mini mart that has all of your bare necessities.  If you're looking for bulk deals, CK's Super Valu is your store.  It's right next to the roundabout going towards Texaco. 

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Sunday, March 4, 2012

Ace Hardware Store on Maurice Bishop Highway, Grenada, West Indies

-location: on Maurice Bishop Highway, next to Frozen Food Bulk Buy.  From SGU, take the Grand Anse bus and tell the bus driver you want to get to Ace Hardware. He will stop at the nearest bus stop (there's one close byl).

-Hours: M-Fr 8am-5pm; Sa 8am-2pm; Su closed

-Phone: (473) 440-5090 
-Student discount: 7.5%


 Ace Hardware is like a mini Home Depot minius the lumber, hot dog stand, and orange aprons.  They definitely have a wide array of products from household appliances to tools and domestic products.  I only went there to take pictures and obtain information for my blog, but I ended up leaving with a handful of things.  Although the prices aren't much different from Creative Do It Your Best next to IGA, they still have a broader selection of items.  I definitely will be back for more.  


Since my move to Grenada, I've never seen any "King Sized" products until I went to Ace Hardware.   From now on, I'll be buying my dish washing liquid from here:  40% more hahaha.   Did I mention that students get a 7.5% discount?  Just make sure you bring your I.D.  or if you're an SO, don't forget to bring your Student with his I.D. for major purchases. 


What you will find at this store:
Paint- spray, canned, and you may also request a specific color and they will mix it for you.
extension cords
flashlights
cleaning supplies- mops, tile cleaner, rags, dishwashing liquid
air freashner
bikes
electric fans
blenders
locks
pad locks
machete's
gardening supplies
bbq grills
wood stain
hand tools- circular saws, drill press, screwdrivers, sander, hammers
dog supplies- food, toys, leashes, collars
carwash supplies
trash cans
kitchen supplies- bakeware, plates, cups, kitchen tools
outdoor rugs
cabinet liner 
bubble wrap
goggles
snorkelling gear
table lamps
desk clocks
electric "george foreman" type grills
dish racks
birthday party supplies
storage drawers
and much more!




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