What if we simply gifted flavours for the holidays, comforting or stimulating the curiosity of the greediest? Food products are still a popular recipe when you run out of ideas for Christmas gifts, so Foodzilla has compiled a small list of some particularly gourmet addresses.

La Petite Épicerie

Guilhem Cornu, who moved from the financial sector to the retail sector, opened his Petite Épicerie last autumn with a keen appetite for original products from France. You can find artisanal pasta from Cornand, fruit juices from Nos Jardins imparfaits, as well as jams from Perrotte, voted best jam maker in the world. Lovers of fine bottles, don't miss the cellar which is full of ideas.

154 route de Thionville, 2610 Luxembourg, T. 661 568 245

L'Épicerie

Whether they are near or far, the brands offered at L'Épicerie all share a taste for originality. Since 2001, owner Chantal Ley has been offering a range of local products such as Aly Duhr wines and coffees from the Feierboun roaster in Bascharage. For a change of scenery, let’s mention the oils and antipasti from the Italian company Costa Dei Rosmarini, a real ray of sunshine for the palate!

17 rue Louvigny, 1946 Luxembourg, T. 22 94 93

Thym Citron

A real institution in the commercial fabric of the Gare district, the Thym & Citron grocery shop distributes spices from Terre Exotique as well as teas from Mariage Frères. The store, which opened in 2009, also offers a variety of fresh products ranging from fruits to the finest products, such as Bellotta Iberian sausages, known for their vintage hams, and Alba white truffles, to name but a few.

31 rue de Strasbourg, 2562 Luxembourg, T. 26 19 00 47

Wanderscheid

All the best that Luxembourg has to offer: this is the approach of the Wanderscheid house, which opened its grocery shop in 2019. Veronica and Pit Wanderscheid offer coffee, spices and many food products under their own brand name. Numerous Luxembourg brands complete the assortment of this shop, which aims to be a showcase for Luxembourg's culinary delights.

4, rue du Fossé, 1536 Luxembourg, T. 24 51 30 15

Amuse Bouche

Amuse-Bouche, the southern delicatessen where food products and decorative items meet, is no joke. Indeed, you will find something to spice up every table on Christmas Eve with original Christmas articles but also products that will brighten up your taste buds. The range of wines, crémants and champagnes is worth a visit, while the store also offers chocolate sweets. Non-alcoholic baskets are also available. 195-197 rue de Differdange, 4437 Sanem, T. 26 59 04 13

Kaf Lokal

Kaf Lokal is the grocery shop that promotes actors of the social and solidarity economy in Luxembourg. On the shelves, the emphasis is also on fair trade and organic products as well as emerging creations. The address also aims to be a friendly meeting place in the Iron Metropolis. The menu includes local and organic products from the Den Escher Geméisguart and Kalendula projects of the CIGL Esch, with the collaboration of Camping's Stuff.

49, rue de l'Alzette, 4011 Esch/Alzette, T. 27 38 00 66

L'Épicerie du Fin Gourmand

Pauline and ’s Épicerie du Fin Gourmand is driven by their knowledge of good products and their desire to please. Alongside the delicatessen counter offering products from the restaurant in Luxembourg City, the grocery shop features Luxembourg and international food brands as well as original home-made compositions. There is certainly something for everyone to eat and drink.

20, rue de l'Église, 3917 Mondercange, T 45 39 91

The Cœur de Meule grocery shop

With their cheese dairy in Mondercange, Philippe and Émilie Vaux opened last year in Bertrange, which offers an assortment of fresh savoury products, as well as a range of gourmet foods. There are a variety of oils and savoury flavours to whet the appetite, as well as a selection of exceptional chocolates from Chapon, Mathez, Meurisse and Pralus, and biscuits and spreads from the renowned Belgian company Dandoy.

1, rue de la Fontaine, 8058 Bertrange, T. 26 31 36 21

A Guddesch

Much more than a restaurant, A Guddesch offers a range of hotels, workshops and event organisation as well as a delicatessen. The latter remains faithful to the philosophy of the address and focuses on local products with references from Luxembourg producers. The neighbouring wine shop is also an opportunity to complete the gourmet basket of your choice with a bottle of A Guddesch house wine.

1, Am Kaesch, 7593 Beringen/Mersch, T. 26 32 04 20

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This story was first published in French on Paperjam. It has been translated and edited for Delano.