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Shop Where Nigella Shops

April 10, 2013 by GG 24 Comments

The Bright Red Luigis Delicatessen, as seen on Nigellisima

The Bright Red Luigis Delicatessen, as seen on Nigellisima

Have you ever wondered where TV chefs shop?  Nigella Lawson pops into a fabulous bright red Italian Deli in Nigellissima and Lorraine Pascal peruses the produce under the extended awnings of La Pascalou, very nearly next door.  This is the Fulham Road in London on the boarders of Chelsea and Fulham.  This has always been a an enclave of interesting shops, bars and restaurants, with a lively nightlife, just a stones throw from the kings road.

The Friendly Staff At Luigis Delicatessen

The Friendly Staff At Luigis Delicatessen

Luigis, the ‘bright red deli’ has a Narnia feel about it.  The minute you step through the door, you’re in Italy.  The warm hearted banter between the staff in the store is solely in Italian and non stop.  Discussions about the football are interspersed with requests to pass this or get that from the back.  The shop is quite narrow but every inch is resplendent with the bright packaging of Carnorolli rice, tiny bottles of truffle oil, aged balsamic and an array of olive oils.

Rows Of Truffle Oil, Aged Balsamic And Olive Oil At Luigis Delicatessen

Rows Of Truffle Oil, Aged Balsamic And Olive Oil At Luigis Delicatessen

Below the laden shelves are cold meats waiting to be sliced, Parma Ham, Mortadella and Salami di Milano, nestle up with olives in herb oil or with chilli or garlic, shiny and fat and green to tiny, wrinkled and black.  On a central table is a take away dream.  The dishes of Italy just waiting to be sliced, boxed and packed.  Chicken with olives and chilli,  lasagne, rich and creamy, Cooked fennel sausages and for dessert – sicilian cannoli.  This is a fabulous place to soak up the feel of Italy and be charmed by the service, right in the centre of London.

Italian Sausages, Chicken With Tomatoes And Garlic. Italian Food To Take Away

Italian Sausages, Chicken With Tomatoes And Garlic. Italian Food To Take Away

Almost next door is La Pascalou, a rather more sedate French-style delicatessen and mini market.  It’s extensive outdoor awnings cover the fresh fish counter brimming with crab, snails, and clams as well as the day’s catch. Beside this, market stall like is the fruit and veg.  Large purple green heads of globe artichokes, tiny tomatoes and fat, furry pods of broad beans share space with brightly coloured fruit and for this time of year the luxury of strawberries and raspberries.

La Pescalou, A French Style Grocer And Mini Market

La Pescalou, A French Style Grocer And Mini Market

The atmosphere is quieter, but all the French staples are available here including your morning croissant.

A little further up the road, on the other side is Tray Gourmet – Traiteur Francais.  This is the stop for cassoulet, haricot and pate de canard, stout jars of traditional French goodies, a perfect addition to a stew, or a whole meal at the twist of a lid.

Fat Jars Of Haricot Beans And Cassoulet At Tray Gourmet

Fat Jars Of Haricot Beans And Cassoulet At Tray Gourmet

If a quick coffee is what you’re after, then pop in to Carluccios.  It is a chain but the coffee’s good and those meringues in the window, like overblown blooms, would tempt even the hardest hearted to just take a look.

Raspberry Meringues In The Window Of Carluccios

Raspberry Meringues In The Window Of Carluccios

In addition to all this food, there are gems of interiors stores here.  In amongst which is the eclectic and innovative Solid ID.

Updates Vintage Style Apothecary Glass

Updates Vintage Style Apothecary Glass

This is a mix of renovated vintage – re-painted wooden stools, smooth resin topped battered tables, wooden moulding converted to peg holders and new fabulous rugs, stoneware crockery and quirky   tableware and accessories.

Vintage Style Wooden Letters At Solid ID

Vintage Style Wooden Letters At Solid ID

The painted wooden letters and re-labeled apothacary jars make great statement pieces.

Beautiful Blooms From Chelsea Wild

Beautiful Blooms From Chelsea Wild

If you’re not too laden, buy a bunch of flowers to remind yourself that spring really is on its way.  I love a vintage vase of blooms on the kitchen table to inspire me to both cook and write.

Where’s your favourite street for a stroll?

 

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Comments

  1. Nazneen|Coffee and Crumpets says

    April 10, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    As a teen a long time ago, I loved walking down Kings Road and hanging out in Chelsea and Fulham Rd. even back then it was a happening place. Of course, I was more interested in fashion back then not so much food, today that would be the other way round.
    These days if I want to stroll and peek into boutiques and little gourmet food stores, I head to Boulder and Pearl St mall, a little pedestrian mall that stretches down Pearl St and is always lively and happening place. Of course, I would take Fulham Road any day.
    Nice post GG, especially for me.

    Nazneen

    Reply
    • GG says

      April 11, 2013 at 10:45 am

      Up until I was 12 we lived just off the Kings Road and even then I was a bit of a shopaholic. I loved just walking around window shopping and exploring. That’s never really left me. It’s fun how these places bring back memories. GG

      Reply
  2. Lizzy (Good Things) says

    April 10, 2013 at 4:07 pm

    Awesome! Incidentally, what happened to your twitter account?

    Reply
    • GG says

      April 11, 2013 at 10:48 am

      I think I’ve sorted out Twitter now – really didn’t mean to unfollow you, not sure how that happened. GG

      Reply
  3. LondonBusyBody says

    April 10, 2013 at 8:15 pm

    What a well-written post. I have been to a few of these and you described them beautifually. I now want to check out Solid ID too. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • GG says

      April 11, 2013 at 10:48 am

      Thank you. Solid ID is well worth the trip, there always seems to be something interesting to explore here. GG

      Reply
  4. Hotly Spiced says

    April 11, 2013 at 3:51 am

    I love the red exterior of the shop and the two Italian owners in those red uniforms are gorgeous. What a great place to shop. And someone pass me those meringues – how pretty and like you say, just like blooms xx

    Reply
    • GG says

      April 11, 2013 at 10:50 am

      I love the fact that you really feel like you’re stepping into a bit of Italy. It was very hard to leave those fabulous meringues on that stand! GG

      Reply
  5. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    April 11, 2013 at 4:26 am

    Those shops make the local deli look pretty sad by comparison 🙂

    Reply
    • GG says

      April 11, 2013 at 10:51 am

      I love deli shopping and can be tempted by even the most modest of displays. GG

      Reply
  6. Sally - My Custard Pie says

    April 11, 2013 at 4:49 am

    Must pop down there this summer. I could imagine the aromas of Luigis

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    • GG says

      April 11, 2013 at 10:52 am

      You’ll love it! So much to choose from and soo very Italian. GG

      Reply
  7. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    April 11, 2013 at 9:18 pm

    Oh I wish these wonderful shops were in my neighborhood…they are wonderful.

    Reply
    • GG says

      April 14, 2013 at 12:34 pm

      They are fab, a great mornings stroll. GG

      Reply
  8. Tommy says

    April 12, 2013 at 11:41 am

    The two italian workers look like they’re having a whale of a time! I wish I had delis like this near me.

    Reply
    • GG says

      April 14, 2013 at 12:35 pm

      They aren’t far away. GG

      Reply
  9. CCU says

    April 13, 2013 at 12:35 am

    Oh my gosh, it must so awesome to visit such a great italian shop 😀

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

    Reply
    • GG says

      April 13, 2013 at 2:28 pm

      They are amazing stores. GG

      Reply
  10. ChopinandMysaucepan says

    April 13, 2013 at 12:41 am

    Dear GG,

    Luigi’s looks like a wonderful deli with beautiful ingredients to cook with. It’s interesting to have an insight into where all these celebrity chefs get their stuff from.

    Reply
    • GG says

      April 13, 2013 at 2:31 pm

      You’re right, it’s fun to discover the Chefs shops. GG

      Reply
  11. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    April 14, 2013 at 2:33 am

    What a divine, inspiring shop! I can imagine the things you could conjure up just strolling the aisles. Thanks so much for this tour GG! x

    Reply
    • GG says

      April 14, 2013 at 12:34 pm

      It fab to be able to wander and make up dishes as you look around. Of course there’s always ‘help’ from the guys in the shop. ‘Don’t forget the parmigiana, pecorino,’ etc. GG

      Reply
  12. Denise says

    April 18, 2013 at 8:11 am

    How good does Luigi’s look – love it when Nigella does her walkabout on TV.

    Reply
    • GG says

      April 21, 2013 at 8:48 pm

      Me too, It’s always fun to see where she goes. GG

      Reply

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