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That's a very narrow view of how people get around. Is it based on a rural experience? I've never been outside of walking distance of a small shop for food shopping.

> I've never been outside of walking distance of a small shop for food shopping

I'd be interested to know whether a typical person's idea of what "walking distance" is has decreased or not over recent years.

In New York, yes. In LA, absolutely not. When I lived in LA, the closest shop was 3 miles down a canyon.

I live near downtown LA and the closest grocery store is 2 miles from me.

That's one point of Blue Apron. For me, the point is that I can spend 100% of my cooking time cooking, instead of planning or shopping. As a result, I cook a lot more, and I like that.

Or use a bike and pick up stuff on the way home from work.