Jones the grocer opens at The Gate Mall
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f you are looking for a refreshingly new food joint, head over to the newly opened jones the grocer store located in the plush The Gate Mall. The famous Australian gourmet food emporium combines a cafe element with a gourmet retail offering, providing a complete and interactive gourmet food experience. The brand brings along its signature offerings to the Doha store – the seventh venue in the GCC – that include the walk-in cheese room that preserves a wide variety of aromatic and exotic cheeses; and an interactive tea and coffee counter where a dedicated barista will showcase freshly ground, seasonal, single origin and cup
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of excellence beans using different brewing methods. The store has a very vibrant and energetic feel to it, thanks to a bunch of super-friendly staff who are eager to help you choose from an a la carte menu of modern Australian cuisine at the cafe, or pick the finest of groceries from the retail section. You will also be spoilt for choice with an assortment of European delicatessen, freshly baked breads and pastries, Mediterranean antipasti, meats from the deli and charcuterie selection, organic beverages to choose from in addition to stylish homewares and premium gifts and hampers on display. “The primary senses that food appeals to is what you see, smell and taste; jones the grocer
combines all three elements. The store is visually aesthetic and you can see everything being made fresh, you can smell the bread being baked, and the taste is high quality – all this at a reasonably good price,” says John Manos, Director of jones the grocer. “We work with suppliers all over the world who follow the same philosophy like ours when it comes to products – they need to be handmade, natural, preservative and additive free to ensure the highest standard of quality and flavour.” While John’s favourite pick is the cheese plate with olives, we highly recommend the scrumptious mini beef burgers and the heavenly blueberry tarts. Jones the grocer is open Monday - Sunday 8 am to 11 pm.