L'epicerie de Bruno

[BradenP]

I get my haircut next door and since June I have been walking by l'epicerie de bruno, peeking in the window at the vast selection of spices, and praying that they would open soon. Well, my prayers have finally been answered and I can say that it was worth the wait.

Bruno is currently working with three different suppliers and bringing in many spices, rice and chillies that can't be found anywhere else in the city. It looks like he cleaned out everything that had been in the store over the summer and they are slowly stocking up on more supplies.

I picked up some Tonka beans from Brasil and fragrant Sumac from Turkey today and will be back next week when they start bringing in the super spicy cinnamon from South America.

Bruno also speaks perfect English, if you have questions.

Also check out his new book, Caroline's review of it is here: Bruno's Spice Book

[Chocolate & Zucchini]

Thanks for the heads-up and good news, Braden.

It remained closed for so long I thought he had thrown in the towel...

Hope the haircut was a success, too!

Clotilde.

[Margaret Pilgrim]

While you're in the 'hood, don't forget to stop in at Detou, #58, where you can pick up vanilla beans, Valrhona chocolate, candied violets, griottes in kirsch and other luxuries for next to nothing. Lovely service, too.

[RandyB]

When I went by Bruno a few days ago, the sign said it was only open a few days each week. I think it was Thursday to Saturday, but possibly Sunday, also.