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Re:Blue Apron falls 9% on fourth day as a public company by closeparen on Wednesday July 05, 2017 @10:30PM (#14707756)
We accept significant inconvenience. Make the 45 minute bus journey or uphill bike ride there a couple times a week and overstuff a backpack. Pick up small items at the overpriced, upscale mini-marts between work and the downtown bus/train terminals, if we remember to. Rent a Zipcar or take an Uber each way to the nearest proper supermarket that's open at the conclusion of our bus rides home, and kick ourselves for the expense.
Re:Blue Apron falls 9% on fourth day as a public company by raphael_kimmig on Thursday July 06, 2017 @03:19AM (#14708684)
If you haven’t tried them I’d suggest getting a set of panniers for grocery hauls (I’ve got the ortlieb backroller plus). We do most of our grocery shopping by bike and having panniers makes transporting larger quantities much easier.
Re:Blue Apron falls 9% on fourth day as a public company by oceanpumpkins on Wednesday July 05, 2017 @11:45PM (#14708003)
Get a bicycle trailer! It fits a lot more food than a backpack.
Re:Blue Apron falls 9% on fourth day as a public company by closeparen on Thursday July 06, 2017 @12:42AM (#14708177)
Can't store one of those at a dense apartment building. We're close to exceeding the capacity of the bike room with bikes alone.

I guess dense apartment buildings far from grocery stores are kind of an anachronism, but that's segregated residential/commercial zoning for you.

Re:Blue Apron falls 9% on fourth day as a public company by lovich on Thursday July 06, 2017 @12:23AM (#14708116)
You need a bicycle friendly city. I tried for a bit and decided that worse meals were better than risking my life on the road