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LIFESTYLE
FOOD & DRINKS
Text by AARON GRUNWALD
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World markets
ometimes you just want a Bolands biscuit, a bowl of Lucky Charms cereal or a proper cuppa (although perhaps not all at the same time). Many local supermarkets--notably Alima, Auchan, Cactus and Delhaize--have “international” aisles with a selection of popular items. But that doesn’t always fit the bill. So it’s good news that food and drink distributor ÉireLux (40 rue des Bruyères, Howald, www.eirelux.com) recently opened a retail shop featuring brands from Ireland such as Batchelors canned goods, “no fewer than 12 varieties of the Tayto range of crisps,” and Irish ciders, beers and whiskies. Meanwhile Little Britain (1C route d’Arlon, Capellen, www.littlebritain.lu)
NORDIC REGION The shop at the Danish Deli (www.danishdeli.lu, photo) offers national specialities from herring and sausages to beer and sparkling tea. ScanShop (www.scanshop.lu) sells groceries and gifts from all 5 countries. Sweets shop Lakri-Lux (on Facebook) carries Icelandic liquorice, and fishmongers Atlantic Union (www.poissonneriearctic.lu) features fresh Icelandic fish. Summer 2015
MEDITERRANEAN From stuffed grape leaves to ouzo, the tastes of Greece can be found Au Gourmet Grec (www.augourmetgrec. com, pictured). Pick up Italian classics at either Aldo Bei & Fils (Zone Industrielle Lëtzebuerger Heck, Schifflange) or at Enoteca Italiana (www.enotecaitaliana. lu), and shop for Spanish staples at La Rioja (www. larioja.lu) and Vincente & Fils (www.vinosvicente.lu).
EAST AND SOUTH ASIA Asia Market (www.asiamarket. lu) has products from Japan, Philippines and Thailand. Mangoo Supermarket (6-8 rue de Strasbourg, Luxembourg-Gare) is a good source of Chinese items. For south Asian groceries, check out the Bengal Store (telephone +352 26 84 56 83) and Tandoori Market (onlinestore.lu), which carries more than 3,000 products.
stocks everything from marmite and Cadbury chocolates (the British sorts) to Weight Watchers meals and a huge range of teas. The spot also features a tea room and British bistro. Plus Little Britain (pictured) has a nice choice of English language publications. Then there’s Luxembourg-based Americana.lu, which delivers US favorites [sic]--like Campbell’s soup, Kraft mac’n’cheese, A&W root beer, and all sorts of BBQ and hot sauces--right to your door. Or try the “Britannia shop” on Luxcaddy.lu, an internet supermarket. And if that still doesn’t satisfy all your cravings, you can always wait for the annual International Bazaar (see cover story). That’s when groups representing dozens of nationalities sell authentic fare from their cultures. Volunteers from American Women’s Club of Luxembourg staff the US stand, for example, offering imported and homemade goodies. Gudden Appetit!
OTHER INSPIRATIONS Kathy’s Deli & Cupcakery (www.kathys.lu, photo) is the spot for homemade cupcakes and brownies, which can be enjoyed there or to go. Beerclub.lu delivers brews from Belgium, the Czech Republic, UK, US, among other places. And better known as a décor boutique, Mélange (www.melange.info) also carries a stylish range of Indian teas.
Lala La Photo Mike Zenari David Laurent Benjamin Champenois
While there’s plenty to explore culinary here in the Grand Duchy and the Greater Region, every now and again you can’t beat comfort food from home. Here’s a brief look at where to stock up.