International, Organic & Seasonal Food
International Food Shops
France
France
- Al Khayrat on rue de Versoix in Ferney-Voltaire specializes in Middle Eastern foods & meats
- Fromagerie Michelin - Exceptional cheese and meat shop
15 Grande Rue, Ferney-Voltaire + 33 450 40 78 22 - Open Thursday - Saturday
Rue du Vieux Bourg, Segny + 33 450 42 35 83 - Open Tuesday - Saturday - Bar à Fromage - 790 route de Divonne, 01220 Grilly -
- Goodtaste Goodies International - Excellent Middle Eastern market, deli and take out food counter
2 Chemin sur Grosse, Ferney-Voltaire, France - +33 450 40 85 10 - Jim’s British Market
60 Rue de Genève 01630 St. Genis-Pouilly - +33 450 42 04 18 (at the big roundabout near CERN)
Open Wed - Sat from 10 - 7 and Sunday mornings from 11 to 1. Closed Monday and Tuesday
Jim carries a large variety of English foods and beers, and has a nice tea room for meeting up with friends. If you are looking for a specific product ask Jim - he may be able to order it for you. - Mekong Market - Asian foods, dishes, rice cookers, hair products and more
30 Rue Versoix, Ferney-Voltaire, France - +33 450 40 45 60 - Orient Express on rue de Versoix in Ferney-Voltaire has a large Halal meat counter
- World Wide Wines-Vinothèque du Léman
Located at 2 bis, Rue de Gex, St. Genis, France. Check their website for opening hours.
This International wine shop with quality producers from all over the world offers a wide selection of Champagne and wines in every price range. Their gift baskets are very popular presents. Please contact them if you are interested in attending regular tasting events in English. If you mention that you are a Newcomer Welcome Center first time customer and buy wine for € 40 or more, they will give you one bottle of the Spanish red wine Candidato 2006 from Cosecheros y Criadores. They can advise you in English, French and Swedish.
- American Market - has two locations:
3 Rue de Neuchâtel, Geneva - +41 22 732 32 00
8 Rue Juste-Olivier, Nyon - +41 22 362 49 05
They carry a large assortment of American foods as well as some British, Canadian and Latin/TexMex items. Shop online or visit one of their stores to see what's in stock. - Asia Store - Asian products and food at rue Pradier 8, Geneva - +41 22 732 28 38
- El Maiz in Zurich is the best source for all things Mexican including fresh white corn and yellow corn tortillas
- Epicerie Chez Castana - Italian foods at 1 av. Ernest-Pictet (corner of ave. Wendt), Geneva - +41 22 344 6135
- Globus - on the rue de Rhone in downtown Geneva, this Swiss and international food and wine market is located downstairs
- IKEA - Nordic food store
IKEA Vernier - route de Vernier 156
IKEA Aubonne - Pré-Neuf. Take the motorway toward Lausanne, exit at Aubonne, turn right at 2nd traffic circle. - Los Tacos - this restaurant and market sells quality Mexican products at 8 rue de la Faicence, Carouge
- Salsabeel - Indian food store
Avenue de France 27, Geneva - +41 22 734 94 04 - Uchitomi- Japanese food store at rue Ferrier 13-15, Geneva - +41 22 731 26 01
- Yu Long Alimentation Asie - Asian foods is open 7 days a week at Rue Sismondi 9, Geneva - +41 22 732 81 88
Organic Food (Bio or Biologique)
You can find a small selection organic food in most of the larger supermarkets.
France
Products can be found in most grocery stores and at these organic food stores:
Botanique - 197 rue du Mont Blanc, Zone de l'Allondon, Saint Genis Pouilly
Biocoop - 45 Chemin du Journans, 01170 Cessy
GammeVert - 300 route du Nant, Parc des Anneaux de Magny, Prevessin-Moens
Satoriz specializes in organics, and can be found in two locations:
Migros and Coop have a small selection and health food stores can be found all over town.
You can find a small selection organic food in most of the larger supermarkets.
France
Products can be found in most grocery stores and at these organic food stores:
Botanique - 197 rue du Mont Blanc, Zone de l'Allondon, Saint Genis Pouilly
Biocoop - 45 Chemin du Journans, 01170 Cessy
GammeVert - 300 route du Nant, Parc des Anneaux de Magny, Prevessin-Moens
Satoriz specializes in organics, and can be found in two locations:
- Centre Commercial Val Thoiry, Thoiry - +33 450 99 14 94 (near McDonalds, Gemo etc.)
- 31 rue Voltaire, Ferney-Voltaire - +33 450 40 78 62
Migros and Coop have a small selection and health food stores can be found all over town.
Seasonal Food
As with many places around the world, the food in this part of Europe is seasonal. In March, it's asparagus time.
Keep a look out for the asparagus signs near CERN. There is a farm on the far side of the fields east of Atlas that sells fresh cut asparagus in the spring. Incredible flavor! Just follow the signs. They have regular sized stalks and ones that are pencil thin. In June, you will begin to see apricots, peaches and nectarines.
October is “chasse” (hunting) season – and the only season you will see wild boar and deer in the meat section.
Thanksgiving
In October and November you can order fresh, whole turkey for Thanksgiving from your butcher a few days in advance. Check our detailed list - where to buy supplies.
As with many places around the world, the food in this part of Europe is seasonal. In March, it's asparagus time.
Keep a look out for the asparagus signs near CERN. There is a farm on the far side of the fields east of Atlas that sells fresh cut asparagus in the spring. Incredible flavor! Just follow the signs. They have regular sized stalks and ones that are pencil thin. In June, you will begin to see apricots, peaches and nectarines.
October is “chasse” (hunting) season – and the only season you will see wild boar and deer in the meat section.
Thanksgiving
In October and November you can order fresh, whole turkey for Thanksgiving from your butcher a few days in advance. Check our detailed list - where to buy supplies.
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