Hey Jaymes, thanks for the meaningful input, much appreciated. I have contacted Ctl Mkt in the past and it will be an uphill approach, but will certainly inquire as to insurance, etc. Keep 'm smiling...Tom

Yes, I agree, though I am as much looking for prospects as I am checking out gourmet markets, I love them. Next go round I will make mention of my direction, sorry. T

Thanks Verily, when I lived in Austin Ctl Mkt and WFs were both my go to places, looking for the smaller shops to visit. Keep 'm smiling...Tom

Thanks Troy, I'll have a look. Tom

Thanks for the input WtotheN, I will check out the Krogers, the others are on the list as well. I am from Idaho so won't be able to do much demo-ing this go round, but maybe will find a local demo person to help. Keep rocking...Tom

Thanks Jaymes, sounds like a fun stop, I'll give it a go. Keep 'm smiling...Tom

I'll have a look at them, thanks AC. T

Thanks LittleMan, second suggestion for Martin's, I'll check them out. T

The holes-in-the-wall tend be real gems, I'll drop in. T

Thanks Charlie, this will be a most interesting trip thanks to all the input I've received. Keep 'm smiling...Tom

Great, good stuff Culinas. T

Thanks UpTown, I'll check 'em out. Tom

I'll check out the first two, and Land & Sea also sounds interesting, thanks Deet. T

Thx Veggie, I am looking forward to Datz...Datz for sure...Tom

Hey Sunshine, Rolling Pin sounds like fun, hadn't heard of them before, I'll look them up, thanks...Tom

Thanks Dr Todd, DAtz sounds very interesting, I already have Mazzaro in my list. T

Hey Karen, thanks so much, I missed it, I'm already south and heading for Orlando area. keep shining...Tom

Thanks Lou, good input, I'll check them out, not sure I'll be there on Saturday, if so will go to the market. Keep 'm smiling...T

Thanks CocoaNut, I'll look into the Grapevine connection. Keep rocking...Tom

Hi DoobieWah, I guess I ought to have done so, I am checking it all out both for business and personal interest, I love the gourmet shops, they offer so much that others don't. And, yup, I have a real nice line of culinary oils, looking for outlets, blend of EVOO and GrapeSeed Oil. Keep rocking...T

Hey thanks much, Houston has a lot to offer, I'll check into it. I've been meaning to check into Specs, I'll give it a go. Tom

Nice, I've always liked the Hyde Park neighborhood, I'll stop by. Tom

Hey thanks so much, I'll check it out. Tom

Hi, I'm coming to DFW area to visit Gourmet Grocery Stores with good selection of oils, cheeses and specialty/gourmet items, smaller independents of most interest, will view larger ones too. Thanks...Keep shining...Tom

Hi, I'm coming to Houston to visit Gourmet Grocery Stores with good selection of oils, cheeses and specialty/gourmet items, smaller independents of most interest, will view larger ones too. Thanks...Keep shining...Tom

Hi, I'm coming to Austin to visit Gourmet Grocery Stores that have a good selection of oils, cheeses and specialty/gourmet items. Smaller independents of most interest, will view larger ones too. Thanks, keep shining...Tom

Hi, I'm coming to New Orleans area to visit gourmet grocery stores with good selection of oils, cheeses and specialty/gourmet items. I am most interested in smaller independents, but will view all. Thanks for any direction you can offer, keep shining...Tom

Hi, I'm coming to Florida to visit gourmet stores in Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa/St Pete/Sarasota corridors, possibly as far south as Ft Meyers/Naples, preferably those offering good selections of oils, cheeses, gourmet/specialty items. Smaller independents are my best choice, but interested in hearing about all. Thanks, keep shining...Tom