FOOD & DRINK
THE CHISWICK MAGAZINE
New fine foods delicatessen coming to Chiswick by Dia Stronach
A new delicatessen is anticipated in Turnham Green.
T
he site previously occupied by a Maison Blanc and Patisserie Valerie on Turnham Green Terrace is now vacant, and an application has been submitted by Delilaurent39 Limited to take it over.
has always been a passion since my teenage years, that were spent in the South West of France near Bordeaux. “I came to appreciate fresh local produce, developed cooking skills using the best of ingredients from the area and developed an interest in wine during my studies at the Wine School of Monbazillac.
Delilaurent39 Limited already operate branches of Laurents Deli in St. John’s Wood and Paddington, describing themselves as local high-end artisan delicatessens providing quality produce from France and Italy. No indoor seating is indicated in the application, though outdoor tables look likely to remain.
“With my Sicilian wife, I explored various foods from Sicily and Italy and it seemed only natural to one day open a business where I could share my love and experience of French and Italian food with others.
In a comment on the company’s social media pages, their founder Xavier Laurent says: “French food
“I want you to love this place. I put my heart and soul into the deli and I think it shows.”
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