{"id":6879,"date":"2020-11-25T22:47:58","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T20:47:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charleroi-metropole.be\/2020\/11\/25\/epicerie\/"},"modified":"2021-01-07T11:58:06","modified_gmt":"2021-01-07T09:58:06","slug":"groceries-from-around-the-world-at-the-bottom-of-your-street","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/groceries-from-around-the-world-at-the-bottom-of-your-street\/","title":{"rendered":"Groceries from around the world at the bottom of your street"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>Looking to rustle up something Asian, Italian, Moroccan, Greek\u2026 and wondering where you can go to find the ingredients you will need? Here are some places you can try when planning a round-the-world culinary trip for you and your guests<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Italian cooking<\/h2>\n<p>The Charleroi Metropolitan Area has a number of places that are 100% Italian:<\/p>\n<p>In\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/supermercatomarcinelle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marcinelle<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sitagastronomiaitaliana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Courcelles<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilsupermercatoitaliano.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sita<\/a>\u00a0supermarkets bring you an explosion of flavours: Italian cooked and cured meats, olives, burrata, wines, cheeses, etc. You will be spoiled for choice. Little tip: their website is a good place to get your mouth watering with its exciting recipe ideas.<\/p>\n<p>Also in Marcinelle, the delicatessen\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.delicesdetoscane.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aux D\u00e9lices de Toscane<\/a>\u00a0is the place to go to discover this magnificent region\u2019s specialities. You can also put together delicious gift baskets to go under the tree, or place orders for sumptuous antipasti platters.<\/p>\n<p>A little further west of the Metropolis, the supermarket\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/supermercato-leonardo.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supermercato Leonardo<\/a> in Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont is sure to impress with its wide array of products.<\/p>\n<p>In Montigny-le-Tilleul, call in at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pastificioducatartufi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pastificio Duca Tartufi<\/a> grocery, specialising in truffle-based products which will delight your tastebuds.<\/p>\n<p>Also, during these times of confinement, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.myitalfood.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My Ital Food<\/a>, an online delicatessen based in Marcinelle. There you will find, classified by region of origin (Abruzzo, Basilicata, Liguria, Umbria, etc.), a selection of luxury artisanal products.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6714\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6714\" style=\"width: 766px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6714 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charleroi-metropole.be\/app\/uploads\/2020\/11\/charleroi-metropole-epicerie-italienne-e1606335952128.jpeg\" alt=\"assiettes de pates\" width=\"766\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/charleroi-metropole-epicerie-italienne-e1606335952128.jpeg 766w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/charleroi-metropole-epicerie-italienne-e1606335952128-600x399.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6714\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fresh pasta adorns the shelves of these speciality shops.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"useful-links\">\n    <ul class=\"useful-links__list\">\n                    <li class=\"useful-links__item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/the-basket-of-vegetables-healthy-sustainable-and-creates-a-social-relationship\/\">\n                    <figure class=\"useful-links__fig\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/04_denisdal.00_00_25_19.still004-500x0-c-default.jpg\" alt=\"The basket of vegetables: healthy, sustainable and creates a social relationship\" class=\"useful-links__img\">\n                                            <\/figure>\n\n                    <span class=\"useful-links__title\">The basket of vegetables: healthy, sustainable and creates a social relationship<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n\n<h2>Mediterranean ambiance<\/h2>\n<p>Specialising in both Italian and Spanish products, the grocery\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MercatinoEsperanzaEPino\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mercatino Esperanza E Pino<\/a>, based in Fontaine-l\u2019\u00c9v\u00eaque, selects the finest produce that Mediterranean gastronomy has to offer.<\/p>\n<p>The shop also carries some delicious pre-prepared meals as well as many local wines and spirits.<\/p>\n<p>Mediterranean products also deck the shelves of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/reyhan.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reyhan<\/a> supermarkets, located in Marchienne-au-Pont and Gilly. You will find a wide range of products from Italy, North Africa and Turkey for cooking up your favourite recipes<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6713\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6713\" style=\"width: 772px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6713 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charleroi-metropole.be\/app\/uploads\/2020\/11\/charleroi-metropole-epicerie-espagnol-e1606336077946.jpeg\" alt=\"Repas espagnol\" width=\"772\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/charleroi-metropole-epicerie-espagnol-e1606336077946.jpeg 772w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/charleroi-metropole-epicerie-espagnol-e1606336077946-600x399.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/charleroi-metropole-epicerie-espagnol-e1606336077946-768x511.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6713\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Find spices typically used in paella.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Flavours of North Africa<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boucherieelhalal.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">El Halal butchers<\/a> in Charleroi is the place to go for those who love the spices and flavours of North Africa. Aside from a range of different meats, you will find various typical dishes from the region as well as barbecue platters.<\/p>\n<p>You will also find a wide range of spices and pastries from North Africa and the Middle East.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6715\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6715\" style=\"width: 1196px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6715 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charleroi-metropole.be\/app\/uploads\/2020\/11\/charleroi-metropole-epicerie-maghreb-e1606336142266.jpeg\" alt=\"Plateau de patisseries\" width=\"1196\" height=\"796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/charleroi-metropole-epicerie-maghreb-e1606336142266.jpeg 1196w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/charleroi-metropole-epicerie-maghreb-e1606336142266-600x399.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/charleroi-metropole-epicerie-maghreb-e1606336142266-768x511.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1196px) 100vw, 1196px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6715\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Many clients head here to sample the delicious pastries.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"useful-links\">\n    <ul class=\"useful-links__list\">\n                    <li class=\"useful-links__item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/the-potters-showing-the-ikea-generation-how-its-done\/\">\n                    <figure class=\"useful-links__fig\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/charleroi-metropole-potier-tour-500x0-c-default.jpg\" alt=\"The potters showing the Ikea generation how it\u2019s done\" class=\"useful-links__img\">\n                                            <\/figure>\n\n                    <span class=\"useful-links__title\">The potters showing the Ikea generation how it\u2019s done<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n\n<h2>Journey to the heart of China<\/h2>\n<p>If it is an Asian-inspired meal you are looking to try your hand at, you are sure to find the ingredients you need at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/magasinbaichuan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bai Chuan<\/a> in Charleroi.<\/p>\n<p>You will find numerous sauces, fresh produce, and pre-prepared meals as well as tableware and decorations straight from China.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6711\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6711\" style=\"width: 672px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6711 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charleroi-metropole.be\/app\/uploads\/2020\/11\/charleroi-metreopole-magasin-chinois-supermarche-e1606336255749.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"672\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/charleroi-metreopole-magasin-chinois-supermarche-e1606336255749.jpeg 672w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/charleroi-metreopole-magasin-chinois-supermarche-e1606336255749-600x399.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6711\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Find the ingredients you need to make dishes such as steamed dumplings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Little detour via Greece<\/h2>\n<p>Tzatziki, vine leaves, feta and even taramasalata, if the mere mention of these mezze is enough to make your mouth water, you are sure to find happiness at \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lagora.euragora\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">L\u2019Agora<\/a>\u201d grocery in Montignies-sur-Sambre or \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Le-BAKALIKOLes-d%C3%A9lices-dEvia-502845276583446\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bakaliko<\/a>\u201d in Marcinelle.<\/p>\n<p>These two groceries are stocked full of high-quality products imported directly from Greece.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6718\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6718\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6718 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charleroi-metropole.be\/app\/uploads\/2020\/11\/charleroi-metropole-epicerie-grece-e1606336347240-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/charleroi-metropole-epicerie-grece-e1606336347240-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/charleroi-metropole-epicerie-grece-e1606336347240-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/charleroi-metropole-epicerie-grece-e1606336347240.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6718\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The shop sells delicate lamb skewers like these.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Typically Belgian<\/h2>\n<p>Finally, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aucomptoirdesbelges.be\/web\/accueil?menu=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Comptoir des Belges<\/a>, based in Marcinelle, showcases the many products from right here in our own region. The manager in charge travels the length and breadth of the country looking for the very best the country has to offer: sweet and savoury delights, beverages, fresh produce and pre-prepared meals.<\/p>\n<p>Find all the colours of the Belgian flag and much more.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6716\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6716\" style=\"width: 654px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6716 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charleroi-metropole.be\/app\/uploads\/2020\/11\/charleroi-metropole-epicerie-specialisee-belge-e1606336394965.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/charleroi-metropole-epicerie-specialisee-belge-e1606336394965.jpeg 654w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/charleroi-metropole-epicerie-specialisee-belge-e1606336394965-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6716\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bound to be a hit with your dinner guests: Brussels waffles: light, airy and with a bite.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"useful-links\">\n    <ul class=\"useful-links__list\">\n                    <li class=\"useful-links__item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/beers-made-in-charleroi-metropole\/\">\n                    <figure class=\"useful-links__fig\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/charleroi-metropole-brasseurs-e1581970890269-500x0-c-default.jpg\" alt=\"Beers made in Charleroi M\u00e9tropole\" class=\"useful-links__img\">\n                                            <\/figure>\n\n                    <span class=\"useful-links__title\">Beers made in Charleroi M\u00e9tropole<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to rustle up something Asian, Italian, Moroccan, Greek\u2026 and wondering where you can go to find the ingredients you will need? 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