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Our guide was written by Lisa Canfield and Amanda Jackson and last published on Monday 1st April 2013.

Auckland has specialty fruit and vegetable stores, butchers and fish shops in almost every neighbourhood – and far too many to list. If you’re looking for foreign or gourmet foods, here are a few of the city’s best-known options:

Martha’s Backyard - http://www.marthasbackyard.co.nz
Where: 114 Lunn Ave, Mt Wellington, Auckland
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm
About: Eclectic selection of American packaged goods including snacks, candy, condiments and breakfast cereal, along with American clothing and gift items.

Sabato - http://www.sabato.co.nz
Where: 57 Normanby Road, Mt Eden
Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm
About: Artisan-quality groceries and fresh foods from Europe with an emphasis on French, Italian and Basque cuisine.

Zarbo - http://www.zarbo.co.nz/
Where: 24 Morrow Street, Newmarket, or, 116 Parnell Road, Parnell
Hours: Newmarket - Mon-Fri 6.30am-6pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 8am-4pm, Public Hols 9am-4pm
Hours: Parnell - Mon-Fri 7am–6pm, Sat, Sun and Public Hols - Closed
About: A mixture of coffee shop, bar and delicatessen with amazing fresh foods and quality gourmet products.

Jone's the Grocer - http://jonesthegrocer.com/

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