tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post2980247574868229470..comments2024-03-28T16:53:20.412+11:00Comments on Footscray Food Blog: A fresh look at Sims SupermarketLauren aka Ms Bakloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-48146020264151268642014-12-05T08:56:54.954+11:002014-12-05T08:56:54.954+11:00You are quite right, Joe - I don't know why I ...You are quite right, Joe - I don't know why I wrote West Footscray above as I do actually know that!Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-87430261340031786352014-12-05T08:49:51.749+11:002014-12-05T08:49:51.749+11:00Technically Sims is in Footscray.Technically Sims is in Footscray.Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-27939697989484911282014-11-08T19:56:42.002+11:002014-11-08T19:56:42.002+11:00I think I found the words for my first-ever tatt, ...I think I found the words for my first-ever tatt, Colum!Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-70134168048859331512014-11-08T19:00:31.684+11:002014-11-08T19:00:31.684+11:00Sims Forever!Sims Forever!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05135211300449198890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-11774206480950013172014-10-07T12:04:25.401+11:002014-10-07T12:04:25.401+11:00It's great, isn't it? I just checked out ...It's great, isn't it? I just checked out the new Footscray Coles yesterday and was reminded how much I love Sims. Yes, it doesn't have everything, but it has 95%. And so much personality too.Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-78932616885148627252014-10-06T21:16:34.699+11:002014-10-06T21:16:34.699+11:00Love SIMS! It's my local supermarket, there al...Love SIMS! It's my local supermarket, there all the time. Love their music too! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-38778331933485155742013-03-11T22:33:50.980+11:002013-03-11T22:33:50.980+11:00Belated reply anon... Yes, it's steep compare...Belated reply anon... Yes, it's steep compared to 80 cents a bunch at Little Saigon but I'm sure the duopoly are charging $3 for a really measly amount. At least Sims' still has the roots on!Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-61970192387048301902013-03-11T22:24:56.132+11:002013-03-11T22:24:56.132+11:00G'day Gunther! Thanks for stopping by. I wou...G'day Gunther! Thanks for stopping by. I would argue that Foots-crazy is still relevant and long may it be so. Foot-scary, I want to confine to the dustbin. There are still too many people who openly express they are too "scared" to come to Footscray. I've had people cancel on me at the last minute because people have told them "horror stories" about Footscray, which seriously have no basis in my many days and nights walking in and from Footscray, or in the experiences of many others I've spoken to. Long may Footscray have its zaniness and its edge, but as for it being actually "scary" and frightening, I know it's certainly not that now. I've been volunteering on the Rickshaw Run and have seen much delightful craziness, from the old bloke having a boogie to the Japanese drummers right in front of all the giggling rickshaw visitors, to the shirtless fellow propositioning other rickshaw passengers with wilted flowers, glazed smile and saggy tum. All in good fun though and not scary. So 'scray forever, scary never!Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-26295044469980664002013-03-11T18:56:12.429+11:002013-03-11T18:56:12.429+11:00The bargain DVD bin near the boxed doughnuts is am...The bargain DVD bin near the boxed doughnuts is amazing. Found a Rutger Hauer film called "Bleeders" for $2!!! By the way, having been born, raised, and now returned to Footscray, I can assure everyone that "Foot-scary" and "Foots-crazy" are both still relevant. The day that those terms are no longer relevant will be the day that Footscray has become over - gentrified.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-9536917079322933292012-11-06T11:22:45.408+11:002012-11-06T11:22:45.408+11:00Yep, F&V has been a low point. I think it mig...Yep, F&V has been a low point. I think it might be on the improve though. The Otway pork is in - hoping it does all right!Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-32714303747474946932012-11-04T21:37:37.763+11:002012-11-04T21:37:37.763+11:00Have shopped at Sims for 12 years - I have always ...Have shopped at Sims for 12 years - I have always been underwhelmed by their fruit and veg. Hopefully this area of Sims will continue to improve. Love the coffee cart - great work! The music is always great, and it's always nice to see the same staff and say g'day. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-46620210713564883552012-10-30T23:11:23.427+11:002012-10-30T23:11:23.427+11:00A big hearty welcome to the western suburbs Ali! ...A big hearty welcome to the western suburbs Ali! I do hope you enjoy the blog and find some new favourites that you'll reminisce over in years to come. :-)Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-6037642573440314152012-10-30T20:40:57.747+11:002012-10-30T20:40:57.747+11:00Just wanted to say a massive THANK YOU, for your b...Just wanted to say a massive THANK YOU, for your blog.... I move into West Footscray in 2 weeks and I do believe this blog will be a life saver! As an expat in a new city, I really do appreciate all of your posts (esp Sims... my soon to be local supermarket!) <br />Ali xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-91701190068488429622012-10-24T11:31:34.419+11:002012-10-24T11:31:34.419+11:00Not sure that coriander at $3 a pop - and in the w...Not sure that coriander at $3 a pop - and in the west too where it's available at 1/5 of that price - is overly inviting. I guess the high cost is to pay for all that plastic and polystyrene packaging. Still, I prefer locally-owned Sims to the the big boys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-15819140857885541192012-10-20T15:09:24.808+11:002012-10-20T15:09:24.808+11:00I do love how Bonsoy has gone from "in the kn...I do love how Bonsoy has gone from "in the know" only to the only soymilk any self-respecting cafe uses. It's delish!Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-52926279547588163962012-10-20T15:08:45.178+11:002012-10-20T15:08:45.178+11:00Great news Susan! Nice blog btw, will have a good...Great news Susan! Nice blog btw, will have a good read later on!Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-21713901291431082822012-10-20T15:07:10.112+11:002012-10-20T15:07:10.112+11:00I must do a post on Altona Fresh one day :-)I must do a post on Altona Fresh one day :-)Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-83201574687484988072012-10-20T15:06:41.411+11:002012-10-20T15:06:41.411+11:00Thanks Michael, don't worry, I am too. That n...Thanks Michael, don't worry, I am too. That nougat though - it's out of control! The strawberry one has freeze-dried strawberries on top - SOOOO good.Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-67897482163608925472012-10-20T15:06:12.092+11:002012-10-20T15:06:12.092+11:00I hope you do stop in Winston!I hope you do stop in Winston!Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-32824245187393409002012-10-18T08:39:15.619+11:002012-10-18T08:39:15.619+11:00Very cool a coffee machine, just what I need when ...Very cool a coffee machine, just what I need when shopping. A soy latte please! And gold start to them for using bonsoy! Thanks for the news!lady ricehttp://www.ladyrice.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-44730328561481760262012-10-17T11:33:09.187+11:002012-10-17T11:33:09.187+11:00Great post, as usual, and those old photos are bri...Great post, as usual, and those old photos are brilliant. Despite being scared by the exterior of Sims when I moved nearby earlier this year, I became a convert as soon as I walked in and now I'm looking forward to having a closer look at lots of the things you mentioned when next I'm there :)Spin Spinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12850230927859060359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-65188750293341082072012-10-17T10:29:03.627+11:002012-10-17T10:29:03.627+11:00i've never been but it looks great - love the ...i've never been but it looks great - love the old pictures of it! Reminds me of Altona Fresh but with the added bonus of meat and fish (which is why i don't shop at Altona Fresh more often)Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08999531479978277683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-8678614161277552492012-10-16T22:24:50.688+11:002012-10-16T22:24:50.688+11:00Great post. This is my local supermarket, and I s...Great post. This is my local supermarket, and I still didn't know the half of it. I guess I'm guilty of not trying enough new things.Michael Darthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16420323884698548228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-10259846888935023252012-10-16T18:16:18.580+11:002012-10-16T18:16:18.580+11:00Oh wow how awesome is this place!! Fresh, well sto...Oh wow how awesome is this place!! Fresh, well stocked and amazing variety. I'd LOVE to come here one day too (since I work in the Western suburbs now). And didn't realise Sims has got so much history and been around for that long. Good on ya for getting in contact with David and then sharing this with us. I really never heard of Sims until now but definitely caught my attention =)Winstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07536704297054335614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-77546557565739124252012-10-16T11:40:15.693+11:002012-10-16T11:40:15.693+11:00Hi there! I have just spoken to David, the direct...Hi there! I have just spoken to David, the director, and he says he would be more than happy for you to email him with requests. The address is dcotter@simsmarkette.com.au. CoYo would be brilliant!Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.com