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| - I don't love to review a business on their opening day, but the Savory Spice Shop had their stuff together, and as busy as they were it was still a very enjoyable experience.
First, the store is divided up into brightly labeled sections to guide you (if you're not greeted and helped right when you walk through the door, which they seem to be aiming for) baking sugars/spices/extracts, BBQ, chicken, seafood, stock & soup bases, salts... I was very impressed. Not only do they have your expected spices and spice blends, but also kaffir lime leaves, hibiscus flowers, and whole star anise, with a pretty full selection of tandoori, masalas, and curries. (Also a lot of whole/seed options, not just the ground) There were even some smoke flavors, preserved lemons, and msg available for purchase. Definitely more than I was expecting!
Once you've found what you want, there are multiple sized portions you can purchase your spices/etc in. Some are already packaged for you, but if you don't want the size container they have you just bring the big "mother" jar of the spice over to the weighing counter and they'll measure our 1/2 ounce and ounce bags, an assortment of jar sizes... it's pretty awesome (and a lot easier to try newer spices without having to commit to a whole jar). Most of the selection has a "taster" beside it so you can sniff and sample the spice or blend before buying.
Very helpful staff, lots of gift sets perfect for the holidays, and if you go in during their first week open you are eligible for 5% off for life. (Plus if you bring in friends you can earn up to 10% off for life) They only seemed to be missing a few products (two star anise jars were empty, and I overheard vanilla bean), definitely a very solid opening and a great new place at Atherton!
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