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.

It was Saturday night steak night. So I decided to splurge on Wagyu beef. After looking at several…read morelocal butchers that didn't carry it, went to the butcher at Woolies. They not only had Wagyu, but it was on sale!! I previously was only able to get Wagyu at special butchers or Japanese markets. Which i wasn't able to travel to on this occasion (School sports on Saturday!). So I went to Woolies that not only had it, but had a marble score of 8-9 at $95kg! The cuts were thick and marble score was there. Everyone was so impressed with the steaks, and when I said I got them from Woolies, they said "shut the front door"! Exceptional it was, and thank you Woolies!! Saved my Saturday steak night! Absolutely sumptuousness!!

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

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.

Even living in the area I didn't know that these series of shop right around the corner from us…read moreexisted until I saw a little sign at the light that said German Bakery with an arrow. Curious I decided to turn and drive into the suburban street where there are 6 shops next to each other. Besides the butcher the bakery was the only shop open. Walking in the aroma of fresh baked bread and other goodies filled the air. A couple of shelves of bread and a table with various baked goods from muffins and croissants to Almond horseshoes and pastries. I love pretzels (and they make a couple of styles) and most of the ones I see at the mall are either hard and dried, out or greasy and buttery. These pretzels on the other hand were fresh and baked with just enough sea salt to give it a little bit of flavor. This also seems to be the local spot for coffee. In the back they sold a number of German goodies, which added to the authenticity of the place.

This place has amazing baked goods. Especially the meat pies. However the opening hours are strange…read moreand the prices are on the high side. They also sell nice coffee!