New Arrivals
L. Tremain Butter Bell Stock up! The Original Butter Bell crock by L. Tremain. A modern version of the centuries old French “beurrier”, the Butter Bell crock keeps butter fresh and spreadable without refrigeration, spoilage or odors. By adding its own improvements and design features, the L. Tremain company has popularized this natural method of preserving the creamy texture and delicate flavor that makes butter the most desirable and most used spread in the world. We have a variety of colors available to complement your kitchen. Or, spread the love and give as a gift! $26.95
Vietri Fauna The work of maestro artisan, Gianluca Fabbro, is often recognized by a bold array of colors coupled with an innate attention to detail through his handpainted sponging technique. Fauna combines the outline of the classic hunting bird paired with nature’s greenery to depict what is commonly found during the hunt (la caccia) in Umbria, the Italian land known for capturing wild pheasants. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
Anfosso Since 1945 Olio Anfosso has been producing olive oil following the West Ligurian tradition. Olio Anfosso is a third generation company and houses the extra virgin olive oil with a “D.O.P Riviera Ligure-Riviera dei Fiori”
Pesto Genovese is the most famous pesto in all of Italy. At the heart of Anfosso’s Genovese Basil Pesto are four ingredients: DOP Genovese Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Pine Nuts, and Grana Padano Cheese. Earthy, yet bright, this pesto is perfect tossed with pasta and spread on paninis. Only pesto made in a precise manner with fresh Ligurian DOP basil can carry the DOP label. Winner of the 2019 SOFI Gold award for best pasta sauce, this is a twist on the classic basil pesto of Liguria. At the heart of this DOP Sun-dried Red Pesto are five ingredients: peeled sun-dried tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, fresh Ligurian DOP basil, Grana Padano cheese and pine nuts. The intense aroma, bright, red color and sweet taste of this pesto make this a great choice for pasta, meat dishes, and sandwiches.
Cheese Board
Challerhocker Swiss cow’s milk aged cheese with a dense and smooth texture. Flavors of roasted peanuts and leeks with brown butter and caramel notes. $36.00/lb
Alehouse Cheddar Vermont cow’s milk aged cheese that is firm, earthy, and rich. Fragrant ale nose with flavorful hints of nuts, hops, and sweet notes. $19.99/lb
Caciotta al Tartufo Italian semi-soft cheese made from pasteurized cow and sheep milk. Mild and tangy in flavor with an earthy aroma. Made with high-quality Italian truffles. $29.99/lb
Wine of the Week
Laurent Perrier NV Brut “The latest rendition of Laurent-Perrier’s NV Brut is showing nicely, wafting from the glass with scents of almond paste, iodine, white peach, warm biscuits and mandarin. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with an elegant, lively profile, displaying a youthfully frothy mousse, good tension at the core and an attractively chalky finish. This is an excellent non-vintage wine that seems to reflect the maison’s efforts to improve their grape sourcing over the last few years.” 91 Pts Wine Advocate $39.99/btl
Mask Up!
Face Masks Required Columbia City Council passed an emergency ordinance requiring the use of a face mask. In a continued effort to provide a safe and healthy environment for staff and customers, The Gourmet Shop will be requiring a face mask for anyone to enter the shop or indoor dining area. (This includes standing in line to pay after eating outdoors.) Please be prepared. Stay safe, wash your hands, and mask up!
A Statement on Safety
While our store remains OPEN (9am-6pm Mon thru Sat, 10am-5pm Sun) and café offers outdoor dining and take-out (9am-4pm Mon thru Sat, 10am-4pm Sun), we want to assure you that safety and health are our top priority. For customer and staff safety, we have been adhering to CDC and WHO recommendations and augmented our already strict cleaning regimen including vigilant sanitizing of surfaces, strict use of gloves, and limited personal contact. We will continue to stay updated on new information and regulations and will remain open as long as it is prudent to do so. Thank you for all of the amazing support during this difficult time and keep shopping local!