ROB THE GOURMET´S MARKET

1. - Name: Rob The Gourmet's Market

2. - Street: 28 Boulevard de la Woluwe

3. - City: Woluwe-Saint-Pierre (Brussels)

4. - Country: Belgium

5. - Hours: Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. Fridays until 8:00 pm. Saturdays 8:30 am to 7:00 pm.

6. - Specialty: baking, butchery, fish, canned foods, delicatessen, wine, fruits and vegetables and catering service.

7. - Square Feet: 1,000 m2

8.- GourmetSearcher.com rating of 100 points:  98/100

9. - Why does it deserve our mention?

It is a palace for true lovers of gourmet products. Hundreds of square meters beautifully presented and dedicated to the finest produce from all over Belgium, Europe and the rest of the world. This is truly a place not to be missed when visiting Brussels. A real gem.

10. - Web

www.rob-brussels.be

THE HOUSE OF BRUAR

1. - Name: The House of Bruar

2. - Street: The House of Bruar by Blair Atholl, Perthshire, Scotland PH18 5TW.

3. - City: Perthshire

4. - Country: United Kingdom (Scotland)

5. - Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Weekends: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

6. - Specialty: Scottish beef, Scottish lamb, home made pies, sausages and cheese.

7. - Square meters: 200 m2

8.- GourmetSearcher.com rating of 100 points:  92/100

9. - Why does it deserve our mention?

For offering some of the finest specialities that Scotland has to offer. The House of Bruar is reason enough for many to visit Perthshire whether you are looking to buy typical Scottish fashion for men and women or simply to peruse some of the offerings in the magnificent food hall. This store has it all and is one of the main tourist attractions of the city center. Its proximity to the finest producers in Scotland makes it an epicenter of gastronomic curiosities. Over fifty cheeses and a great number of homemade meat pies are always ready to delight you. A fresh produce market outside is another of the attractions. Meat 100% Scottish, comes in all the classic cuts, and their sausages are legendary. The foreign sales from their website or via email are very active. For some it is the Scottish Harrods.

10. - Web:

www.houseofbruar.com

PECK

1. - Name: Peck

2. - Street: Corso Concordia, 9

3. - City: Milano

4. - Country: Italy

5. - Hours: Mondays 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Tuesday to Friday 9:15 am to 7:30 pm. Saturdays 8:45 am to 7:30 pm.

6. - Specialty: Delicatessen, fruit & vegetables, meat, cheese, canned products and wines.

7. - Square Feet: 1,000 m2

8.- GourmetSearcher.com rating of 100 points:  96/100

9. - Why does it deserve our mention?

For being recognized by many and for many years as one of the world's Temples of Gastronomy. For those who love and enjoy food, Peck is as an important destination as is the Duomo (very close by) for others, and is recognized as another gem of Milan and throughout Italy. For over one hundred and thirty years, since 1883, they search, select and sell the best products from Italy and other countries. The Italian taste here is refined, authentic and intense. Everything is beautifully presented and organised for the viewing pleasure. If you are amazed by the main floor which is entirely dedicated to food you will be even more astonished as you head down the stairs to the wine section, where you will find one of the finest selection of wines in the whole of Italy.  A feast for the palate and the eye. From here you can leave with some of the finest gifts that Italy has to offer.

10. - Web:

www.peck.it (Italy)

www.takashimaya.co.jp (Japan)

www.takashimaya-sin.com (Singapore)

LA GRANDE EPICERIE

1. - Name: La Grande Epicerie

2. - Street: 38 Rue des Sèvres

3. - City: Paris

4. - Country: France

5. - Hours: Monday to Saturday from 8:30 am to 9:00 pm.

6. - Specialty: Gourmet products in general, wines and ready meals.

7. - Square meters: 700 m2 of products on display

8.- GourmetSearcher.com rating of 100 points:  98.5/100

9. - Why does it deserve our mention?

La Grande Epicerie is one of the largest spaces dedicated to gourmet food in the “Le Bon Marche” department store, Paris. Founded in 1852 the current owners are none other than the largest group in the global Luxury industry, LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy). A commitment to the finest food in the heart of Paris with a vast range of French and international products. It is situated on the left bank of the Seine (Rive Gauche), and was committed originally to compete with the other established businesses of the right bank (rive droite), Galeries Lafayette and Printemps. The food hall stocks over 5000 different products arising from a rigorous selection process and from being constantly revised. On the shelves of this palace of taste you can buy almost everything, from the best fruits and vegetables through more than 200 types of cheese, Foie Gras and Iberian hams, not to mention the fresh seafood brought in the night before. Trays of excellent sushi are just one of the succulent proposals of prepared food ready to take-away. This is truly a uniquely luxurious supermarket in a city where gastronomic refinement is at its peak.

10. Web

www.lagrandeepicerie.com