San Diego's Best Gourmet

Fresh produce and gourmet frozen foods sold at affordable prices.

Trader Joe’s

Corner market in OB has huge selection of gourmet cheese, olive oil, wine, snacks and other groceries and sundries.

Reviews:

• “Shop Local!”

Tips: It’s the perfect stop-in spot to gather up fixins’ for a great cheese plate, appetizer or dinner party.

Olive Tree Marketplace

Old fashioned butcher and European deli also houses a casual restaurant serving German specialties.

Tip Top Meats & European Delicatessen

In Good Taste

San Diego’s only community-owned grocery store stocks organic meat, produce and dry goods in OB and offers classes and workshops in organic living.

Reviews:

• “GREAT VEGAN FOR EVERYONE”

Tips: Check out the calendar on their website for the monthly home composting workshop and live acoustic music nights

OB People’s Market

Locally-owned butcher, deli and gourmet market in Allied Gardens also boasts a vast wine selection and prepared foods.

Tips: They have amazing beef jerky and other dried fruits and nuts.

Iowa Meat Farms

Pacific Beach’s discount cooking store can make anyone a chef with the right pots, pans, gadgets and even cooking classes.

Tips: Cooking classes vary by size, price and type of cuisine—but they all sell out early. Call ahead at least one month in advance to book a spot.

Great News Discount Cookware & Cooking School

Treat the body like a temple at the country’s first national certified organic market.

Reviews:

• “BEST place to Grocery Shop!”

Tips: Select locations offer catering, including sandwich and party platters, hot entrees and sides, wraps, salads, sushi and more. Wedding and special-occasion cakes with vegan options may also be available. Check the Whole Foods website for participating locations.

Whole Foods Market

A bite sized treat or a customized box for someone special, handcrafted chocolates can serve traditional tastes and exotic palates alike.

Reviews:

• “Best Dessert”

Tips: Each month Chuao releases a one time confection called the “dare to be different” chocolate.

Chuao Chocolatier

Italian wine bar and sandwich shop features paninis and salads in an intimate Little Italy setting.

Tips: It’s run by the same owners of Salad Style in the East Village.

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