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The have fruit, they have vegetables and if you are a smart shopper, it is not much more expensive…read morethan waking up Saturday morning at 5 and driving sleepy in your pyjamas to Flemington's Market. Always friendly, even when you occasionally walk in after closing time. And it is so tucked away, you really have to find it. Go to the Gordon Village arcade (Post Office) and take the elevator to the ground level. Worth it.

When banana were worth their weight in gold you have to do what you have to do. Behind the main…read moreroad in a dark one way street by the Gordon station is an entrance to a place where you can get bananas for less (and apples, oranges, onions and other fruits, vegetables and deli products). Ok so it's not a dark ally or some secret entrance, but the main entrance to the Gordon Village Fruit Market is not on the main road (Pacific Hwy), but on the one-way street behind the Gordon Village by the car park next to the station. This specialty market wholesale their fresh fruits and vegetables so their prices are less than your retail market and the quality is fantastic. They have weekly specials that help out even more and they are bringing in new lines of deli products every week. It's one of our great little local finds.

Admittedly, I have never needed anything essential whenever I have stopped the car in the past to…read morehave a look inside the deli Delish. If I want essential, I do as normal folk do and go to Woolworths. If I want to eat healthy or try something different-er than normal or I'm just simply looking to see what else is out there, I might break my home route and stop here. It's not always - or even usually - a happy outcome (for any of us, I'm sure). The beautifully grilled pieces of chicken in the big white bowl never end up going home with me. Why? What do I need with a beautiful, kind-of-pricey piece of chicken? I usually come to the same conclusion with the potato salad in the big white bowls, the greens etc. Similarly, who eats on their own at home with beautifully laid out cutlery and a napkin on their lap? You guessed it - the food on offer is, in my opinion, only good enough for guests. But I'm not done. 12 days or any day before Christmas. That is when you should definitely come here. I bought plenty for Christmas. Cheese, crackers, chocolate cake, cookies, bread, beautiful, kind-of-pricey pieces of chicken. I lucked out. And you guessed it. I wasn't doing Christmas on my lonesome.

De'Lish has an abundant array of fresh, gourmet food for people who like to live on-the-go. The…read morelarge drinks fridge houses a range of pre-packaged gourmet food, as well as a large array of drinks. They have yummy soups, dips and sauces which are perfect for dinner parties. The variety is large, with Asian food also available. The chocolate and cheeses are beautifully displayed and are incredibly tempting. You won't want to leave without buying something which is guaranteed to be delectably delicious. The sorbet and gelato is also incredibly yummy! Many of the items are gluteen-free. Customers can also purchase pre-made hampers or design their own. They make the perfect gift for house warming parties or dinners.

The best fruit and veg for kilometres!! Very worth a visit for really fresh produce. The service…read moreis fantastic and they will accomodate your needs even if it is to cut up certain items to save you the trouble. Choose your own veg for soup and have it already cut to go. Ultra freshly squeezed orange juice. They prepare beautiful fruit platters for those special occasions. Home deliver and also have a wonderful selection of fresh flowers which can be beautifully presented with gift wrapping. A selection of gourmet deli items are also available. Try their dark chocolate ginger or orange etc and other delights. Parking is at rear of the shop. What ever your request they will go out of their way to provide.

I was only having a discussion with someone a week ago about Persian supermarkets. His argument was…read morethat the Persians make the best kebabs, to which I said, "well get thee to Joe's Pizza and Arax in Lindfield (review http://frid.co/nhjor1 )". To this he retorted that he would not be able to survive without regular visits to his local Persian supermarket... And so less than a week later I walk by a brand new addition to the Hornsby community. It was pretty small, and some of the items I think I might be able to get at other shops, but admittedly I am no expert on this type of food. That said, when I saw a bottle of sour cherry jam, I had to have it. I love a good sour cherry. Especially if it is in a German strudel... or ... as it would seem... on toast with a bit of peanut butter... :-) I know right... I am all class. :-) In any case, if this is something you are seeking out, and you are in the area, this is going to be one of your only options. They have only been open for 3 weeks so far, so are still filling out their stock base, but it is always great to be able to find different types of foods (at least I think so).

Great casual grocer with an excellent array of fresh fruits and vegetables being the highlight…read more Fairly small selection compared to other goliaths in the same vein of things however it is nice to see a traditional village grocer running for so long with a large base of loyal local customers who dub it the growers.

Freshwater village would be lost without this sprawling fruit/ veg/ deli/ gourmet delights…read moresuperstore. These guys have been going for 30 years. They've got the best array of carton fruit juices for endless cocktail concoctions come summer... and if you're a nuts fanatic, you'll get excellent nuts deals here. It's the perfect place to come for party snacks if you're planning to entertain. Every dip, cheese and cracker under the Aussue sun. Fruit and veg is all as fresh as it gets... sometimes it looks so shiny it's like every piece has been individually hand poished. You'll rarely have to wait because there's a stable of cashiers - all super friendly. The delicatessen runs virtually the entire length of the store llike a big deli bowling alley, and there's muesli to accommodate every diet restriction known to man. I used to do my full weekly shop at this joint. If you're wondering why it's called Harbord Growers when it's right bang smack in the middle of Freshwater, it's because Freshwater was formerly known as Harbord.

OH. MY. GAWD!!!!!! I'm so excited for ROYCE' to be open…read morehere! I don't understand the apostrophe at the end of the name though. Weird. Best Japanese chocolates! The chocolate potato chips! They're more than happy for you to taste the chocolates before you buy them!

Seriously as good as it gets…read more The instant you walk into that shop you feel the treatment like a king, that's the Japanese way if you ask me. The staff are so attentive and has the best manners you can imagine. They keep asking you what else you want to try before you buy unlike other stores where they wish you'd stop trying their samples. Chocolate quality is arguably one of the best and the presentation is down to the finest details. Not only do you get a frozen gel pack with the chocolate to keep it fresh and cool, once you open the pack you get a small plastic knife to serve. Amazing | Devine | Unique

Well-stocked deli with delicious pies, cold cuts, prepared meals, and coffee and tea. Service is…read moreprompt and friendly. Not a lot of seating, but that's because the rest of the shop is filled with awesome!

The Simon Johnson range of gourmet foods is peppered through Delis all over Sydney. Delightfully…read morethe Castlecrag store brings the entire range together for a exquisite shopping experience for a fanatic foodie. Oils, pastas, sauces, condiments, rice, line the shelves. The goods are either 'Simon Johnson' branded or sourced from around the world which convinces me you are getting the best of the best. I love the Simon Johnson curry sauces, particularly the green curry with eggplant and mushrooms ($5.95, serves 2). The in-store fromagerie is great but best negotiated with a member of staff who know their international cheese.