The Way We Grocery Shop Now

It's not as simple as it used to be. In 2018, grocery shopping can be an act of self-care, environmentalism, or activism. It can also just be about stocking your kitchen, but even then it gets complicated—where are the cheapest eggs? And how do we get home without breaking them? Some of these questions are bigger than others. Here, we try to address them all.

By David Tamarkin and The Editors of Epicurious

April 27, 2018

The Way We Grocery Shop Now

An overview of the ways we’re shopping in 2018: the Europhile, the weekly shopper, the daily shopper—and, of course, the online shopper.

How The City Shops

The case for shopping thoughtfully every day, little by little—whether you’re stopping off at the cheese shop and the fishmonger, or shopping online. Plus: the big and small impacts that grocery stores can have on the neighborhood.

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How to Grocery Shop Like a Pro

What’s really the cheapest grocery store? Where do you go when you’ve got kids in tow? And where do the eggs go again—in the bottom of the bag, or on top?

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How to Be a Better Bulk Shopper

Costco hacks that will save you big bucks. Tips for storing big foods in a small kitchen. And the things you should never, ever buy in bulk.

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The Better Way to Shop Online

Our favorite online health-food store. The meal kit delivery services are available to you now. The pantry staples to order in bulk.

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The Way We Grocery Shop Now

The Way We Grocery Shop Now

The 4 Types of Shoppers You’ll Meet in the Grocery Store

How The City Shops

Dr. Ashante Reese on the Loss of Grocery Stores and the Power of Choice

How to Grocery Shop Like a European—But Entirely Online

Brooklyn’s 24-Hour Produce Mecca

Grocery Shopping Every Day: An Endorsement

How to Grocery Shop Like a Pro

Which Grocery Store Really Has the Lowest Prices?

Everything You Need to Know About Bagging Your Own Groceries

The 5 Best Grocery Stores to Go to If You Have to Drag Your Kids Along

Introducing Pantry+2, a New Strategy for Easy Weeknight Dinners

The Epi Essential Weeknight Dinner Pantry

How to Be a Better Bulk Shopper

11 Foods You Shouldn’t Buy in Bulk

5 Tips for Storing Big Foods in a Tiny Apartment

11 Insider Tips for Shopping at Costco

9 Costco Shopper Secrets

The Better Way to Shop Online

Everything You Should and Should Not Feel Guilty About When Ordering Groceries Online

The Absolute Best Meal Delivery Kits

Absolutely Everything You Need to Know About Buying Groceries Online

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The Best Pantry Staples to Buy In Bulk Online