Flavors From Afar

09/29/09

Cose migliori d'Italia - con sorriso!

by strategym at Citysearch

The store's owners regularly small groups of food aficionados for a week at a time to visit and stay with their suppliers - typically award winning purveyors of very special foods or artisan kitchen, dining, and other craft goods. Every item in the store is premium - the highest quality of the line or singularly unique. And every item has a story - just ask.

Flavors is a step into the real adventure of the Italian experience - with all the heart and soul of a morning on a Tuscan farm, an afternoon with a Deruta master, and an evening with a Sienese chef.

Don't miss it!

• Pros: The best Italian kitchen, dining, and gift items!
• Cons: no drawbacks, except you'll run out of time

01/12/08

Wonderful shopping experience!

by kenzie33 at Citysearch

The first time I went to this store, I was so surprised to see such a variety of unique food items from Italy - 14 lbs of dried San Marzano tomatoes in a tiny jar, smoked pasta, truffle salt, and more. The owners have done a superb job of purchasing interesting and delicious foods that I have never found elsewhere in the Metroplex. The foods are wonderful but the customer service is top-notch. During the holidays, I ordered a customized gift basket - it was sent the same day!

• Pros: Customer Service, unique foods and gifts, pottery
• Cons: None I could find!

01/03/08

Great shopping for kitchen and entertaining-related items, wonderful owners

by mlhops at Citysearch

I "re-discovered" Flavors from Afar after they moved across the street in Snider Plaza. It has become one of my favorite shopping destinations. I can get great olive oil and vinegars as well as all sorts of kitchen and entertaining items, not to mention a cappucino if I want one. It's almost like going back to Italy! Nancy and Gary are delightful and very helpful. Don't miss this store.

• Pros: Owners are enthusiastic and know a lot about their merchandise. Great selection.
• Cons: Can't think of any.

12/05/07

A Clever & Tasty Holiday Gift

by ginniebivona at Citysearch

Here it is, gift giving time again, and every year it's a challenge. How can you dazzle and delight without spending a fortune on dear friends and relatives? Well, one easy answer could be matching bottles of a fabulous balsamic vinegar and an exquisite imported olive oil. Flavors From Afar has the absolute best best best balsamic anywhere, add one of their wonderfully rich fruity olive oils decanted it into your own pretty containers and you've got a gift of good taste for everyone on your list. There, shopping done. But be careful, give it once and they will start mentioning birthdays, anniversaries, new haircut days and who knows what else? And while you are at it, don't forget to gift yourself!

12/01/07

a little bit of italy right here in Dallas

by kathyscoggin at Citysearch

Flavors From Affair in Snider Plaza is a wonder little shop with big surprises inside...you will find a real taste of Italy inside and the owners are so nice and helpful. If you are looking for the unique and lovely from Italy...this is the spot in Dallas

• Pros: thumbs up
• Cons: none