Ordering out can solve a craving quickly and easily. But, there's just something satisfying about learning how to make a dish that you would normally eat in a fancy restaurant. Or, you know, if you just want to eat potato chips with caviar on the side while binging Netflix's latest offerings. For those times, groceries and delicatessens that stock premium and gourmet items are the only way to go.
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10 Great Delis and Specialty Food Stores in Manila
Here are 10 specialty grocery stores for bougie cravings:
Joel's Place
Joel's Place is a lifestyle food concept which means it's a mix of a modern grocery, specialty store, and restaurant. You can get coffee, juice, bread and pastries, fine and exotic foreign-prepared foods, and more.
For more information, check out Joel's Place's website.
One World Deli
One World Deli claims to be a source of everything delicious around the globe—and we agree. Whether it be butter or cheese and condiments or spices, the deli carries all kinds of products made by international purveyors and local food artisans.
For more information, check out the One World Deli website.
The Bow Tie Duck
Looking for a classic delicatessen online? The Bow Tie Duck has just about everything you can think of, including cold cuts, truffles, and different kinds of wines and cheeses. More good news: The Bow Tie Duck also promises delivery in 48 hours for you eager ones.
For more information, check out The Bow Tie Duck website.
Crate2Plate
From selling lemons, Crate2Plate is now known as a premium fruit source—some of which, include imported fruits that don't grow or aren't that common in supermarkets in the country. The store has also expanded to vegetables, snacks, spreads, and gift boxes. Everything is fresh, of course.
For more information, check out the Crate2Plate website.
Dough and Grocer
As far as specialty grocers go, Dough & Grocer is one of those at the top. Think foie gras, oysters, fresh wasabi, and more. If you're new to the whole cooking thing, Dough & Grocer has easy meal ingredients that will be useful for those too-tired-to-function days.
For more information, check out Dough and Grocer's website.
GERALD.ph
Founded by Gerald Egasse, Gerald is full of high-quality European food and gourmet items. You can find everything in their store, including imported meat and seafood, ready-to-bake pastries, gluten-free ready-to-eat meals, supplements, and more. Yup, even expensive cans of caviar.
For more information, check out the GERALD.ph website.
Gourmet Direct
Despite being an online specialty grocery, Gourmet Direct does next-day deliveries, has multiple payment options, offers the freshest picks—as if you're buying from a physical store yourself, and customer assistance should you need it. New products in the shop include wines, French butter, pastries, and even ready-to-eat dishes.
For more information, check out Gourmet Direct's website.
Healthy Options
Yes, Healthy Options, the OG specialty store delivers online and it amazingly delivers nationwide. So, you can get your favorite food items (supplements, beauty products, and more) from the comfort of your home.
For more information, check out the Healthy Options website.
Rare Food Shop
Here's another specialty shop that delivers nationwide. Rare Food Shop stocks high-quality meat and seafood (and meat substitutes for plant-based eaters!), liquor and beverages, ready-to-cook food, fruits and vegetables, and more. Seriously, there are too many categories to list down. Name it and Rare Food Shop probably has it stocked.
For more information, check out Rare Food Shop's website.
Txanton
Txanton describes itself as a "bastion dedicated to the enjoyment and appreciation of only the best of jamon and wine"—and that's exactly what it is. During the early part of the quarantine, the jamoneria expanded to an online shop. So, now, you can have the Txanton experience at home. Pick up some jamon, wine, and other gourmet food items while you're on the site.
For more information, check out Txanton's website.
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