A Taste of Europe — Local services in South Burlington

I heard about this store, and had to check it out. Raised in a German family, being multi lingual and well traveled, I have missed foods that I loved-some from my childhoid and some from living in Europe. This store is so small, it is almost easily missed. You can see it from the main road, but have to approach it from the parking lot that serves JoAnn Fabrics, Price Chopper and Aubuchon. But, it is so worth the round about entrance. Neat and well stocked, it has an amazing selection of European foods; German, Russian, Polish and other Eastern European delicacies. There is a freezer section with meats, cheeses, and fish. A huge selection of sweets- Russian and German chocolates, cookies, candies- lovely juices; black currant among many, sodas, jams( wonderful rosehip!!), herrings, soups and much more. In addition, bread from Lithuania, and freshly made breads- mediterranean and our favourite- breadsticks!! The prices are very, very nice- considering that these foods have to travel a long way- and if you have been raised with European foods, you have to stop and shop!! The clerks are quite nice and make the shopping experience memorable. Stop by, you will...

Was excited to see baklava in the glass case. Waited patiently right in front of the lady working behind the counter. She was putting silverware away and pretty much acted like I didn't exist. I said "hello" politely and still ignored me. Waited a few more moments with still no acknowledgement so I just walked out. Not sure if I'll be...

I love stopping in here to pick up Ukrainian and other eastern European goodies. Pelmeni, halva, tushonka, sunflower oil, and of course cookies and candies - they have it! Of course, the war and supply chain issues have meant in recent times the pickings can be somewhat sparse, but I still manage to always find...