New Arrival
Kuhn Rikon Raclette Mini Grill Made by premiere Swiss cookware brand, Kuhn Rikon, the Raclette Mini Grill has everything you need to enjoy raclette anywhere you like – just add cheese! Each compact set includes a rechaud with 3 candles, non-stick raclette pan with handle, and non-stick scraper. Artful cutouts allow the soft glow of candlelight to flicker through your grill as your ingredients cook. Not just for raclette, you can use this versatile item to melt queso for nachos or even scramble eggs. This fun, unique item would make a perfect stocking stuffer or secret Santa gift!
The Gift of French Chocolate
Le Chocolat des Français fuses single origin chocolate with skilled French chocolate makers and a devotion to the art world. To make their preservative-free dark and milk bars they sought out an experienced chocolatier, sourced ingredients of French origin like specific salts from the Camargue and Guerande and northern beet sugar, along with cacao from Ecuador and Peru. The back of the wrappers display the coveted Bio AB France and Europe organic farming labels. Determined to reveal the French chocolate know-how to the world, the founders of this brand look for the best ingredients and artisans of France. 
At the same time, in order to bring a humorous touch and a quirky style to these incredible chocolates, they call on many talented artists for their delightful packaging. It’s not too late to grab this gigantic advent calendar – an impressive gift. Filled with 24 surprises including chocolate truffles, chocolate bars, marshmallow bears, all guaranteed to feature 100% pure organic cocoa butter. It’s a colorful whimsical sweet Christmas treasure hunt that will delight everyone.
Le Comptoir du Cacao A French family-owned artisanal chocolate factory, Le Comptoir du Cacao has been producing pure origin, pure cocoa butter fine chocolates for 20 years, in the tradition of the artisanal know-how of master chocolatiers. Our selection includes gift boxes with a pictorial assortment of chocolates based on dark chocolate and milk chocolate. Fine coated chocolates with soft, creamy or crunchy fillings. These tasting chocolates are proof of the know-how, rigour and seriousness of Comptoir du Cacao, located in the Loiret – its products have regularly won awards in France and abroad.
Mademoiselle de Margaux comes from the Médoc region of France and draws its inspiration and know-how from the renowned Margaux terroir. These chocolate-covered cherries with Armagnac by Mademoiselle de Margaux are a revelation. Named “La Guinette,” these grown-up indulgences are pitted griotte (morello) cherries dipped in Armagnac and then coated in rich, dark chocolate. The cherry’s slightly tart fruitiness and the warmth of the Armagnac blend gorgeously with chocolate. This is what chocolate-covered cherries were always meant to be.
Cheese Board
Galactic The opposite of mild and innocuous. When ripe (like right now), you’ll taste bacon, sour cream, and pine duff. Here, the rind bites back. $48.99/lb
Caciocavallo Silano DOP One of southern Italy’s oldest cheeses. Mild and milky with a slight piquancy. Unpasteurized cow’s milk. Semi-firm, supple and elastic. $26.99/lb
Birba Blue Soaked in an artisanal blonde ale for 10 days. Malty and fruity in aroma; simultaneously buttery and spicy. Compact and creamy. $28.99/lb
Wine of the Week
“Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2019 Bolaire (usually around 50% Petit Verdot and 50% Merlot) has a spectacular note of crushed black and red cherries, warm plums and violets with hints of chocolate box, eucalyptus and Sichuan pepper plus a waft of cinnamon toast. The medium to full-bodied palate is chock-full of bold, expressive black fruits, supported by ripe, grainy tannins and tons of freshness, finishing long and spicy. Delicious!”
(90-92) Wine Advocate $19.99/btl
Champagne Bash
Save the Date…the bash is back!
Join us Saturday, December 9th for a beautiful evening full of bubbles and bites at this year’s Champagne Bash. We’ll be popping bottles as we celebrate the season with our annual celebration of all things Champagne.
Event Highlights + Details: The evening will feature six champagnes with perfectly paired hors d’oeuvres and specialty stations of caviar, sushi, charcuterie, cheese, and more.
We will taste:
Laurent Perrier Brut NV $48.99/btl
JM Seleque Solessence NV $73.99.99/btl
Laurent Perrier Brut Rose NV $89.99/btl
Gatinois Grand Cru Brut NV $46.99/btl
Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve NV $63.99/btl
Andre Clouet Brut Rose NV $53.99/btl.
Dress: Cocktail attire
Date: Saturday, Dec. 9th, 2022
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Tickets are available for $70+tax. To purchase, please call The Gourmet Shop at (803) 799-9463. Must be 21+ to attend.
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No Saturday Wine Tasting
Our Saturday Wine Tastings will return in January. Have a Happy and healthy Holiday Season!
Peugeot Add some color to your table or give the quality of Peugeot for Christmas! We just received a shipment from one of our favorite brands. Bistro mills have become an essential reference and emblem of Peugeot’s distinctive savoir-faire. The shape offers a perfect grip. Made of wood, painted in multiple bright and intense colors, the body is classic and elegant. It is love at first sight! Like all Peugeot mills, Bistro is equipped with a steel mechanism guaranteed for life. Only $39.99
Dreamfarm TGS is happy to welcome to Dreamfarm to our cookware collection. They are an award-winning Australian design company that creates new and incredibly useful kitchen tools and gadgets. FEATURED IN “THE O LIST” | the Dreamfarm “Fluicer” is an easy squeeze citrus juicer that folds completely flat for space-saving storage. Dreamfarm designs products that solve problems. All of the tools have functional differences that make them work better than anything else on the planet. You’ll love the range of tools that are: high quality, useful, beautiful, and each have a moment of magic when they do something amazing that you’ve never seen before.
Nonnette These small Honey Cakes are made by L’Abeille Diligente, a fifth generation family business specializing in honey and other products from the hive.
Goulibeur’s Broye du Poitou These large shortbread biscuits from the Poitou-Charentes region of France are made with sugar, wheat flour, butter and eggs. It is a classic specialty from western France. This shortbread is the size of a large dinner plate and it’s simply perfect – buttery, crisp, and just sweet enough. Lovely plain and perhaps even better spread with a bit of lemon curd. Let the kids at the table break this huge “cookie” into serving size pieces. A wonderful gift for a family.
Pate de Fruit Located in Oraison, Maison François Doucet was founded by François and Maggy Doucet 50 years ago. Pâte de Fruit are vibrant fruit confections, made from fresh juice in the heart of Provence. Apricots and raspberries are harvested at the optimal ripeness and cooked briefly in large copper cauldrons with sugar and just a touch of pectin. The result is a soft, exquisite jelly packed with bright fruit flavor. Only available during the holiday season.
Brighten your day with Le Creuset! Take advantage of these special savings on heirloom quality enameled cast iron from the legendary French brand:
Saturday, December 2, 1-3pm
Gourmet du Village Since 1982, Gourmet du Village have been creating award winning recipes and artisan blends in the small village of Morin-Heights, located in the Laurentians, a land of lakes and mountains an hours drive north of Montreal Quebec, Canada. They make it easy to make homemade: including savory baked brie toppings and make your own Hot Chocolate Bombs. Perfect for easy entertaining during the holiday season or for giving an excellent gift to friends and family.Fig & Pistachio Baked Brie kit with Cast Iron Skillet is a complete kit contains a 6.3” (16 cm) diameter cast iron skillet filled with a pouch of their best selling Fig & Pistachio Baked Brie toppings. Take a small 8oz (225 g) round Brie or Camembert Cheese, score the top with a knife, place it in the skillet, top off the cheese with the easy to prepare toppings, bake 15-20 minutes, serve hot from the skillet. Or try a 
Classic Hot Chocolate Bomb DIY Kit that contains everything needed to make 4 Milk chocolate Bombs featuring Double Truffle Hot Chocolate with Rainbow sprinkles. What a fun way to entertain the kids during Christmas break. Need a stocking stuffer or quick appetizer, try the Red Pepper Jelly. One of the very best pepper jellies we’ve tried. Good with goat cheese or garnish cream cheese and serve on a cracker… a Southern Christmas classic.
Rush Creek Reserve – Uplands Cheese Company Produced only in the fall, as the diet of our cows begins to change from summer pasture to the winter’s dry hay. This rich milk is perfect for a cheese like Rush Creek, so soft and decadent that it’s often referred to as savory custard. Each cheese is wrapped in spruce bark, which gives shape to the cheese and imparts a subtle woodsy flavor. Before serving Rush Creek, bring the cheese to room temp or warm it gently in an oven. When using an oven, remove the paper wrapping and either wrap the cheese in tin foil or cover it in a ceramic crock. Place the cheese in a 250-degree oven for approximately 45 minutes, or until the entire cheese becomes soft and warm. Use a knife to cut around the perimeter of the cheese, just above the bark. Lift off the rind and scoop out the soft interior with a spoon. The rich, savory flavors are deep but delicate, and pair nicely with cured meats, roasted root vegetables and off-dry white wines. $42.99/ea
Briau Truffle A triple crème from one of the world’s best affineurs. Sandwiched in the middle is a rich layer of crème fraiche with black truffle. Too decadent for words. $59.99/lb
Jamon Iberico Dry cured for2 to 3 years, Jamon Iberico is unparalleled. Made from 100% purebred, acorn fed Iberico pigs. Deep red in color, it is intensely flavorful with the perfect balance of savory and sweet. The rich buttery fat melts in your mouth. While supplies last!
Hestan’s Give, Gather, Cook Event offers 20% savings on NanoBond, CopperBond, ProBond, Thomas Keller Insignia, OvenBond, and Provisions collections. Handcrafted in Italy, Hestan cookware’s unmatched performance is preferred by professional kitchens and home cooks alike. Our top pick: the Provisions Classic Clad Roaster with Rack. The tri-ply construction features an aluminum core clad between two layers of commercial grade stainless steel to create a roasting pan that is oven and broiler safe to 600F, warp resistant, and induction compatible.
We will taste:
Nyakers Gingersnaps Make it snappy if you want a tin! The Swedish Gingersnap Cookies are here…….Everyone’s favorite gift to give and receive. (Perfect for your host on Thanksgiving) These wafer-thin, spicy-sweet Nyakers Gingersnaps are made in Sweden the old-fashioned way, from a secret family recipe. They get their name from the “snap” they make when you bite into them. Get them while you can and stock up, because we always sell out. $12.99/tin
RAEN Royal St Robert Pinot Noir ’21
Apple Brandy Barrel-aged Organic Maple Syrup is a true fall and winter favorite. With similar vanilla notes like our Bourbon Barrel-aged, its definitive apple presence makes all the difference.
The Runamok Smoked Old Fashioned has warmth and sophistication. They created this cocktail syrup with the Pecan Wood Smoked Maple and added real orange essence for a new twist that will redefine the Old Fashioned. Maple syrup and whiskey are perfect compliments to each other, both offering complex flavor profiles that bring out the best of each other. With just a hint of smokiness, it is the perfect drink to enjoy on a crisp fall evening, sitting near a fire with friends.
Wine Classes with Professor Emilio are back!
Classes Limited to 30 participants/Advanced Reservations only.
KEEPING IT SIMPLE
Erbario Toscano Candles Exclusive Sale – Erbario Toscano Candles! Erbario Toscano candles are on sale for $30! Regularly $68, we are thrilled to offer an array of Erbario Toscano’s elegant, complex, and all-natural fragrances in candle form – and at an exceptional value. Housed in a sleek glass container with embossed ceramic lid, Erbario Toscano candles make a beautiful hostess gift that is sure to be welcomed in any home. Find your favorite fall fragrance before they sell out!
Diatom Chardonnay ’22