International specialty market
More countries, more choices and real help finding them
Mariakakis Fine Food & Wine is different from a large supermarket international aisle. The selection is deeper, the products are chosen with specific food traditions in mind, and the owners are available to answer questions about recipes, brands and substitutions.
The market focuses on Greece, Italy, Spain, Eastern Europe, Russia, Ukraine, the Middle East and the Mediterranean, with additional products from around the world. Shoppers come for a single hard-to-find ingredient and often leave with something new to try.
A market organized around how people cook
You can shop by country, recipe or ingredient. Start with a familiar product, then ask what pairs with it or what else belongs in the dish. The family’s product knowledge is one of the store’s most useful services.
- Ingredients for traditional family recipes
- Products for cheese boards and entertaining
- Pantry staples for curious home cooks
Specialty wines and beverages
The beverage selection includes Greek and European wines, beer, vermouth, ports, sherries, sake, mineral waters, coffee and other imports. Availability and vintage can change, so call before a special trip.
Serving Chapel Hill, Durham and nearby communities
The store is located on Fordham Boulevard next to Eastgate Shopping Center. Its central Chapel Hill location makes it a convenient stop for shoppers from Carrboro, Durham and the greater Triangle.