Winter Wonders: Specialty Food Markets
Check out the list of local epicurean markets and boutique shops for specialty foods, groceries, desserts, wines, spirits, craft beers, etc. Each one unique and offering/serving an array of interesting specialty items - local and imported from around the globe. Ideal for those in Hamden who will be hosting (or attending) holiday gatherings, parties, feasts, and celebrations in the weeks ahead. Some unique gift possibilities, too.
New England seafood direct from the docks. Live lobsters & crabs. Fresh fish & shellfish. Prepared/cooked seafood.
Bon Appetite (European)
An array of European gourmet specialty foods, cheeses, chocolates, candies, and treats. Freshly-prepared charcuterie and cheese boards and gift baskets. French, Belgian, Swiss, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Danish, Dutch, Portuguese, British, Greek, and more. A culinary tour of Europe in one boutique shop. Plus fresh-baked goods and desserts from NYC.
Lina’s Place (Russian & Eastern European)
A variety of imported Russian & Eastern European foods and treats, plus a small deli and selection of prepared foods.
Country Food Market (Greek)
Imported Greek specialty food products. Homemade Greek baked goods and desserts. Plus a deli and convenience store.
Food Star Asian Market (Asian)
Sells a wide variety of products and ingredients that originate from different parts of Asia, including from Thailand, Vietnam, China, Japan, or the Philippines.
Liuzzi Gourmet Food Market (Italian)
Technically the market is a few feet across the border on State Street, but its cheese manufacturing home is right here in Hamden. Imported meats, cheeses, and more from Italy. Plus a huge selection of prepared foods made fresh daily, and an on-site butcher.
Sapori D’Italia (Italian)
Prepared foods, pizza, deli, baked goods and desserts. Plus some Italian import products.
Over 25 years in Hamden. Local, independently-owned health food store that also offers naturopathic supplements, organic produce, local-made products and fresh, store-made hot entrees & soups.
Neighborhood market with locally-sourced products everywhere. Fresh produce, fancy cheeses, daily desserts, prepared foods, on-site butcher, local bread loaves, and so much more.
Local boutique merchants with curated offerings of fine wines, distinctive spirits, and local craft beers: Cork & Barrel and Mt. Caramel Wine & Spirits
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