Gourmand Market
Jon Silla
An unusual concept for specialty foods. Feels like you are in a wine bar. Meat case looks very good! Not sure what to order. Is this also a deli? Can you order if it is not on the menu? I was curious to see the place. Espresso was very good!
Lawrence Quinn
I recently read an article in Charlotte Five about a new concept market/dining establishment in South Park The Gourmand Market. Taste France Magazine defines gourmand variously as: "A gourmand is similar to what Americans would call a foodie, but on a more gastronomic scale. A gourmand is someone who loves and appreciates good food and wine, and the company that comes along with it."; or, a gourmand is someone you want to have around unlike the modern foodie, who will rattle off ten new sorta-healthy brunch places, the gourmand will lead you to the one century-old bistro that you'll never forget. As for me, after having lunch and doing a bit of shopping there today, I would say that The Gourmand Market is a place that I will return to often. My wife and I wandered in and began to roam the market portion of the place and were immediately greeted by the staff in a friendly and welcoming manner. We sat at the bar and each ordered a Redwood cocktail which was made with a Woodford Reserve base and a couple of other additions that made the cocktail quite summery and very refreshing. Sydney took care of us at the bar and was a delight. She took the time to give us a bit of background on the place and walked us through the etiquette of how to order, etc. as the market/bar/restaurant concept was unfamiliar to us. While we awaited our sandwiches, we wandered the store, noting all the enticing offerings; pre-made meals, a meat counter, a wide selection of wines, pastries, and various types of specialty foods. We also explored an upstairs lounge which would be a nice place to sit with friends and enjoy cocktails, small plates, etc. We decided to have lunch and were quite pleased with the experience. My wife had a Cubano sandwich and a small side salad and I had a Beef on Weck sandwich with house made chips. Both sandwiches were excellent. The Cubano was on crunchy Cuban bread and the pork was quite flavorful. The Beef on Weck was the equal of any made in Buffalo the beef was melt-in-your-mouth delicious and the au jus was hearty and flavorful. I wasnt shy in my addition of au jus and the Weck quickly absorbed the excess and I was treated to even more intense flavor. The house cut chips were magnificent well-seasoned and crunchy. Once we finished lunch, we selected a few things from the market to take with us a lasagna, some pasta sauce, and a couple of wonderful coffees for the ride home. Im not sure when we will head there next, but breakfast would be a good bet. Theres nothing quite like sitting with a good cup of coffee (of which there are many types and flavors) and some beignets. Or, perhaps, a nice croissant or pain au chocolat. While we did not taste these on this visit, having recently returned from Paris, I was surprised at how close they looked to those we purchased at the local patisserie in Paris. In short, we were thrilled with our experience at The Gourmand Market. The staff were top-notch. Kudos to Sydney for her helpful and friendly service; to Jay, the Executive Chef whose kitchen prepared the meal; and to Yuri, the General Manager who checked us out and made the wonderful coffees. Also, my apologies for being unable to recall the young mans name who prepared the salad and brought us our lunches.
Melissa Bastone
This place has so much! Small plates, grab and go lunches, take home meals, fresh cut steaks, coffee & liquor bar, etc! The list goes on. Everything is amazing. Staff is so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
Jennifer Phillips
Great food and quality items. Service was excellent. We will definitely be back
Kavon Lee
Food was amazing very very good must try if you in Charlotte
