So frenchy, so chic, so many delicious little pieces of French goodness…read more Fantastic selection of cheeses, pate, pork pies, French sausages and a whole range of other French delicacies that I can neither spell nor pronounce. The staff here are delightful and helpful. Rather unParisian. You can buy a little or a lot here and they are happy to slice it dice and wrap it up to go. Price wise they are reasonable. Not the cheapest in the market cheese wise but certainly the best quality pate.

My favourite cheese shop. They specialise in French cheese, though they do stock other European…read morecheeses...don't think they sell Australian cheese, though I could be wrong. The woman who runs it is friendly, loves her cheese and always happy to provide a taste before you buy! They have some good specials as well. I love food shops like this that really knowledgable and enthusiastic about their produce. They also sell other deli stuff but it's the cheese (and service) that makes it so special!

Oh sweet cheeses. So many beautiful bundles of cheese joy…read more Harper & Blohm have really cornered the niche cheese eating market, in this delightful slice of heaven. Located at the front of the Prince Wine store this is a match made in foodie heaven. The lovely ladies here have an impressive knowledge of all things cheese. And things to accompany all the cheese you have just purchased. Such as crackers, olives, pickled stuff. I'm always super cheeses impressed when someone can sell me a blue cheese based on my limited knowledge of what another prefers. With minimal assistance and some vague words the ladies pulled out a suitably blue cheesey cheese to suit the recipient and the bottle of wine for that evening. Once you've spoken to Olivia or her staff you understand and appreciate their love of cheese. Each piece is cut using and appropriate tool. Think wire, knives, guillotine. If you are unsure of your own cheese infused desired the ladies here will serve you up teeny tiny tastes and guide you through each individual cheese.

Beautifully little Suburban spot for picking up some delicious cheese! We dropped by here on a…read morerainy Friday night, then stopped next door for a bottle of wine, and BAM, our evening in front of the fireplace was sorted. Lovely, friendly service. They will be more than happy to give you some little tastings and make some suggestions from their lovely little collection of cheese. Check it if you're in the area!

I went to the Rooftop Party yesterday and the first I tried was this cracker paired with nitrogen…read morecheese by Cornelius Cheese. The cheese came out in a whipped cream kinda shape, it was really light and delightful. More on my blog https://thesweetsubstance.wordpress.com/2016/03/03/rooftop-party-2/

From the owner: Cornelius Cheese - We make moments in cheese.read more

The Mediterranean deli has a bounty of deli flavoured goodness for you to choose from! The store…read moresigns in Greek font advertise specials on feta and ham. Freshly made dips mingle with gourmet cheeses and meats. This store is Small goods galore (just won poet points there!) Marinated olives and sun dried tomatoes head up the antipasto selection and don't forget to grab some crispbread or grissini for you dips! While the deli counter is where it is at for freshly made produce the side of the store is home to a selection of groceries. This is where you will find your Mediterranean brands. For Meditation small good in Northcote remember Fresh Co. Deli in Northcote Plaza!

This isn't the closest fruit and veg shop to my house so I don't come here unless I happen to be on…read moreSydney Road and it happens to be a convenient time to do some vegetable shopping. The first few times I came here I thought they were rather pricey compared to my local fresh produce shop, but a recent visit has led me to change my mind. La Manna had lots of good deals going, and I managed to find tarragon there, which I hadn't found in other stores in the neighbourhood. I don't know if I just never get the nice, smiley staff member at the cash register, or if none of them smile or make an attempt to be friendly, but that's just how it goes in La Manna. It would be nice if they were nicer to me, but if it were that easy for everyone to be nicer to each other, there would probably be less fighting in the world. How on earth did I go from fruit and veg to more peace and love in the world please? I think it's time for afternoon tea break.

Last Sunday my partner and I did something we've never done before... we awoke before 9am. But more…read moreimportantly, we got our butts out of the house and decided to stock up our fridge for the week (and stock it healthy.) La Manna is just a short walk away and is an absolutely gem of a local grocer. Piles of fresh fruits, veggies, flowers and all that other healthy stuff that you look at in the supermarket but always walk right past. You know the ones - quinoa, freekah, sunflower seeds and anything green... We stocked our basket sky high with enough veggies to feed a small family and smugly strutted out on to Sydney Road - proud smile on our face for all that we had achieved before 10am on a Sunday - and all for just a few clams! A highly recommended destination when you want the best and freshest veggies without the hefty price that can often come along with them.