Masks Required
On 9/8/21, The Columbia City Council passed an ordinance (#2021-078) once again requiring the use of masks in all indoor settings beginning Friday September 10th. This includes retail stores and restaurants (unless you are seated.) In accordance, we will require masks for entry and at all times while in the shop. If you are not wearing a mask, our staff will politely ask you to put one on. If you do not have a mask, you may purchase one for $1.
Le Creuset
3 Quart Oval Baker The Le Creuset Signature oval baker in the 3QT size is perfect for baking, roasting and stovetop cooking. The wide, shallow cooking area exposes ingredients more directly to heat, perfect for recipes calling for a crispy topping. Large loop handles make lifting easy. Low-profile design is optimized for oven roasting. Even heat distribution and superior heat retention. Durable, nonreactive sand-colored interior enamel. Colorful, long-lasting exterior enamel resists chipping and cracking. Available in Cerise Red – Black Licorice – and White. Everyday price $200 — in stock now at only $130
New Arrivals
GOODIO Chocolate Another new premium chocolate has arrived. From Finland, Goodio has striking packaging and is ready for gift giving however, the bar inside makes it truly special. Goodio chocolate is minimally processed to keep the ingredients as close to their natural state as possible. From Helsinki with love, Goodio is handmade with care. All Goodio chocolates are vegan and gluten-free. This chocolate range is made of premium quality, organic, raw and primarily wild ingredients. No white sugar, and low production temperatures ensure a rich taste, that honors the cacao and its origins.
Cheese Board
Cirone Aged Swiss cows milk cheese. Unpasteurized, it is crumbly with a creamy finish. Rich flavor with notes of roasted chicory AND caramel. $37.00/lb
1924 Bleu Herve Mons Cow and cheep milk cheese from France. Dense and smooth, it has a milky flavor with light minerality. Hints of bacon and pepper. $24.99/lb
Fiorucci Pepperoni Spicy and robust pork pepperoni. Classic and uncured. A must have on homemade pizza! $10.99/lb
Café Corner
Calling all spiced apple cider lovers… With the cooler weather blowing in the cafe is now offering our seasonal apple cider beverages to warm you up! Try a Hot Spiced Apple Cider with just a hint of caramel and cinnamon or try our festive new cocktail, the Spiced Apple Cider Mimosa. Here for a limited time only, so get your spiced apple fill while you can.
Wine of the Week
Foncalieu L’ Apogée ’15
“Coming from the limestone portion of Saint Chinian, the 2015 Saint Chinian L’Apogée (Syrah and Grenache aged in 300-liter barrels) is drop dead gorgeous, and possibly one of the wines of the vintage. Offering notions of violets, blueberries, black cherries and toasted bread, this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a rounded, layered texture and an undeniable elegance and lightness that keeps you coming back to the glass. It’s impressive, and it will benefit from a year or two of bottle age.”
(92-95)Pts Wine Advocate $29.99/btl
Saturday Tastings Cancelled
With rising COVID numbers and the new City of Columbia Mask Mandate in mind, we will be suspending Saturday Wine Tastings until further notice. It was fun while it lasted! Mask up!
SALE! Set of 2 Square Heritage Dishes! As beautiful as it is functional, this set of stoneware bakeware features superior performance in the oven or microwave and is ideal for baked goods and roasted dishes. Crafted of dense stoneware glazed in wonderful like the new artichoke-inspired green, the square baking dishes block moisture absorption to prevent cracking and crazing and have richly colored exteriors that resist scratches and stains. 
The nearly non-stick interiors effortlessly release foods and clean up easily. Bringing attractive color and Le Creuset style to the kitchen and table, the two casserole dishes bake up mac and cheese and corn pudding, lasagna and tiramisu or enchiladas and flan.
“The 2018 Rauzan-Ségla is composed of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. The wine has 14% alcohol, and it was aged for around 18 months in barriques, 65% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it comes galloping out of the glass with powerful, energetic scents of crushed black cherries, blackcurrant cordial and mulberries, plus suggestions of violets, star anise, chocolate mint and crushed rocks with a touch of tobacco leaf. The medium to full-bodied palate is jam-packed with taut, muscular black fruit layers, supported by firm, ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing with fantastic length and loads of earthy sparks. This is a thoroughbred Margaux, for sure, possessing amazing power in a very sleek, sophisticated package. Give it 5-7 years in bottle to unlock all those earth, floral and mineral nuances and drink it over the next 40 years or more. An incredible achievement that adeptly sidesteps the potentially overwhelming stamps of this extreme vintage. Bravo to Technical Director Nicolas Audebert and the team at Rauzan-Ségla”
Go big or go home with CB Stuffer’s GIANT peanut butter cups. forget all those puny cups in the orange wrappers – leave ‘em for the trick or treaters. CB Stuffer Gourmet Giant Peanut Butter Cups are the biggest and best available. These 5.5 oz peanut butter cups start with the best peanut butter and then expand flavors such as S’mores: graham crackers blended with peanut butter then topped with Fluff, Maple Walnut, Cookie Monstah and the newest Salted Pretzel which is peanut butter blended with pretzels and then topped with sea salt!
Here are the Mast brothers in their chocolate factory in NY. Yes, the packaging is sublime — but it’s the chocolate inside that really counts. Rich, classic dark chocolate is made from bean to bar in-house with ethically and sustainably sourced cocoa beans. Sourced from Kokoa Kamili in Tanzania, the cocoa beans are delicately roasted and slowly stone milled for several days before being perfectly poured into classic and mini chocolate bars. So savor a small nibble of artisan dark chocolate OR grab that huge peanut butter cup with both hands and go for it!
Vietri Brand NEW from VIETRI — These planters are truly works of art and each one is signed by the artist. Pinecone, la pigna, is an ancient symbol signifying abundance and harmony, and is often used to welcome a new baby, celebrate newlyweds, or as a housewarming gift. The Sicilian tradition is felt so deeply that the ceramic pinecone is present in almost all homes: on the pillars at the entrance, on the balconies, or inside the rooms signifying a good omen.
Hester & Cook Maybe a pumpkin patch for your tablescape? For the mood you want to set… we have ‘all of the Fall’ from Hester & Cook in stock to shop right now. The Gourmet Shop is a huge fan of Hester & Cook. A family owned business based in Nashville — all of their products are designed and printed there. They have truly out done themselves with all the new designs for autumn this year. Let the fall season of fun entertaining begin!
SMEG Small but mighty! The new SMEG electric mini kettle combines iconic midcentury style with modern features. Convenient for a quick break, the small-capacity kettle is ideal when you’re preparing one or two cups. 8″ diam. 6″ high.- 3-cup capacity -1400W. Available in all the SMEG colors — now in stock! $134.99
Adams Apple It’s the perfect time to enjoy the taste of fall –- apple butter, pumpkin butter, or cranberry butter… one of our very favorite South Carolina brands is Adams Apple. The quality is amazing and we love to pair them with cheeses, of course! We have stocked up for fall. Take a look at the brand new gift pack — you don’t have to choose -– you get all three favorites. Easy to ship to loved ones out of state.
Tinned Seafood Loved in Europe for decades, the tinned seafood trend is growing in high-end bistros across the States. Now featured in our cafe, is our Tinned Seafood Tasting Plate! This cafe feature is truly an elevated bite with inspiration from Europe. Served simply with spring mix, French baguette, and accompaniments it’s the perfect flavor combo your palate has been asking for. Canned at the source, our selections are high in Omega 3’s, and a great source of tasty protein, making this dish a must-try!
Herve Mons 1924 Bleu Semi-soft blue from France. Made with both cow and sheep milk it is dense and smooth. Milky flavor with a light minerality. Hints of bacon and pepper. $24.99/lb
Chateau du Trignon Gigondas ’15
All Cigars 25% Off!
Vietri NEW VIETRI just arrived… now that our weather is “cooler”, it’s time for fall y’all. Inspired by a walk through the lively street markets in Florence, Pumpkins is a playful yet sophisticated take on the fall harvest. Fall entertaining will not be the same without this whimsical line of plates, bowls, serving platters, and more. A must-have for your Vietri collection.
Every Red Clay Hot Sauce and Hot Honey is conceived to enhance your own food, not steal the spotlight. Unlike most hot sauces that use heat, we cold-press and barrel-age our freshly sourced peppers to make sauces with delicious, complex flavors. Raw, sustainably sourced, gluten-free and made in Charleston – meaning what’s good is also good for you. Today, Red Clay can be found on tables of celebrated restaurants across the country.
Birba Blue Soaked in an artisanal blonde ale for 10 days. Malty, fruity in aroma while simultaneously buttery and spicy in flavor. $24.99/lb
