A Gourmand’s Dream

{The Capital Kitchen in Melbourne, Australia}

One of the silly things I sometimes dream about is owning a gourmet food shop/café. I know that the food business is HARD and it’s not something I see myself actually going into (hats off to those of you who have!), but I can’t help but fantasize about what my little place would look like. There are so many gorgeous upscale gourmet food markets out there, though unfortunately, we do not have any left in Houston. I think more than wanting to own a food shop, I would really just love a place like this to frequent in my hometown. These spaces are a gourmand’s dream.

{How amazing is that marble counter?}

{Capital Kitchen has lots of open shelving.}

{Joan’s on Third in Los Angeles}

{Joan’s has so many great items from gourmet grocery to staples and prepared foods for take-away to the most amazing, freshly prepared sandwiches and salads.}

{Mario Batali’s Eataly in New York- I have yet to visit, but I am dying to! All of that bread is my idea of heaven!}

{The Cheese Counter at Eataly}

{Good design can make anything more enticing—even the meat counter!}

{In the movie, It’s Complicated, Meryl Streep’s character, Jane has the most charming bakery.}

{Meryl Streep and Steve Martin in It’s Complicated}

{Dean and Deluca’s stores feature a classic combination of white subway tile, marble flooring, industrial lighting and wire shelving.}

{Artfully Displayed Jamón and Prosciutto for the Carnivores}

{Cookies on Pewter Stands at Dean and Deluca}

 

Do you have a well-designed, gourmet shop in your town?

 

{Image Source: Apartment Therapy, Joan’s on Third, Hooked on Houses, Luxist}