'Tis the season to enjoy the finer foods in life, all from specialty food shops in Houston. The Houston area offers multiple well-rated specialty food shops to make your home-cooked meals shine. Whether you're sharing a holiday feast with friends or simply savoring a quiet meal at home, you'll find the choicest ingredients nearby our Lincoln Heights apartments:

Phoenicia Specialty Foods

Phoenicia Specialty Foods offers in-store shopping, curbside, and even delivery, depending on your preference. The fresh produce section includes fresh everyday staple items, in addition to hard-to-find fruits and vegetables. The extensive dairy department sources international and domestic cheeses from high-quality suppliers. The many aisles of choice dry and packaged goods make it exciting to design your own menu worthy of a Michelin star.

Tres Market Foods

Tres Market Food's slogan says it all: "Our love language is food." This is a superb spot in town to find prepared foods, including fresh and frozen options. The baked goods menu is also worth drooling over. Walking into this shop, you'll be hit with an assortment of amazing aromas. These include the scent of numerous gourmet coffees prepared by local roasters. If you'd like a quick bite to eat, you can also get a made-from-scratch sandwich or salad.

The French Farm

At The French Farm, you'll find numerous impressive gifts for your holiday host, including exquisite jams, chutneys, and spreads. If you want to feel as though you've vacationed in Europe, you can also treat yourself to a number of fine European cookies, candies, and nougats. To create some more savory dishes, consider a fine spice or salt or a long-lasting oil, mustard, or vinegar.

For more delicious delicacies beyond those at these specialty food shops in Houston, check out the best restaurants to find crab cakes. Our Lincoln Heights apartments are well-positioned for foodies to enjoy the tastiest treats in our city. Contact us for more information and a tour.