Johns Creek is a hub for international bites with 125 restaurants spanning cultures from Africa and Korea to India and so many others! Along with our exceptional restaurants, there are also unique food and beverage shopping opportunities, just in time for the holiday season. Whether you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift for that foodie lover in your life or you’re interested in expanding your culinary skills, Johns Creek has a shop for you.
Authentic Persian Delights
If you’re a local, you’ve likely either dined at or heard of Persian Basket Kitchen & Bar. This incredible restaurant specializes in traditional Persian cuisine, offering delicious dishes and beverages. What you may not know is that they also have an online Persian Basket Market where you can purchase food and beverage items to try your hand at cooking an authentic meal! The market offers free domestic ground shipping for orders over $60, perfect for getting a little bit of everything to try from this market. They truly have it all, from fresh-baked fancy jam walnut cookies and baked fresh daily, barbari bread with sesame seeds, to carbonated yogurt soda and loose-leaf Persian tea. Plus, they also sell kitchenware so you can have the right tools to craft the perfect Persian meal!
Vibrant Flavors of Africa and the Caribbean
It’s not often that you’re able to find a market that specializes in African and Caribbean goods but if you head over to Culture Foods Market, you’ll find just that! Here, you can browse through fresh veggies, including Ghana white yams or cola nuts, perfect for experimenting with during your next culinary masterpiece. Along with fresh produce, they sell seafood such as whole smoked prawns, spices, meats and snacks. Make sure to grab a pack of spicy plantain chips or coconut chips when you stop by, for that perfect car-ride snack home! Similar to the Persian Basket Market, this establishment also sells useful kitchen essentials, including an egg holder, a fun addition to your kitchen.
Local Meat Made Convenient
If you consider yourself a meat expert, then you likely prefer to shop at a local butcher shop rather than your standard grocery store. The meat that you’ll find is often fresher and of higher quality, perfect for creating exceptional meals. Johns Creek has its very own butcher shop, known as Vice Kitchen, which manages a personal slaughterhouse. You can shop online or in person for local, fresh meat and seafood. This is a great place to shop at, especially if you’re hosting a dinner party during the holiday season, football watch parties or any other type of large gathering. You’ll find a wide selection from grass-fed tenderloin and lemon pepper wings to wild game such as elk and lobster meat.
Your Neighborhood Wine Shop
Looking for the perfect bottle of wine to accompany your meal or a gift for the wine aficionado in your life? Check out Johns Creek Wine & Crystal, where a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere meets an exceptional selection of wine! Along with offering wine tastings in their store, you can also pick up a bottle of pretty much any type of wine you can imagine. From Malbec and Port to Pinot Gris and Viognier, this shop has it all! They also sell small snacks like beer nut almonds for a light bite with your sip. Stop by for a tasting, hang out with your friends and discover the perfect bottle to take home. It never hurts to have one on stand by for an upcoming housewarming party, birthday celebration or holiday event!