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Have you ever wondered how all those delicious prepared foodstuffs, from exotic preserved lemons to Perigourdine black truffles fit for a king to ultra-exclusive olive oils (from olives picked only by the light of a full moon), get to Las Vegas?
Perhaps you’ve asked yourself: “Self, just where does Joel Robuchon and 2010 James Beard Chef of the Year Claude Le Tohic (and Desert Companion 2010 Chef of the Year Pascal Sanchez) get their exquisite, hand-churned Le Bordier butter?”
Or maybe, just maybe, you sit around the house most evenings (as ELV does), pondering the nature of argan oil or where to find the perfect acacia honey….or wondering what fleur de sel looks like in its natural state.
If these questions sound familiar to you, then Paul Mechkor — a Moroccan/American/Las Vegan — has all the answers. Paul, you see, owns and runs Euro Gourmet — a wholesale, to-the-trade warehouse of ultra-fine comestibles that many a chef and restaurant in Las Vegas can’t live without.
One of those products, Naturvie olive oil, is so special the bottles are dated and numbered. The syrupy elixir within comes from olives picked only during a full moon, which are then crushed within two hours of harvest so that the hydrophobic substance is the freshest and least spoiled it can be. Mechkor explained to us that a single bottle costs him over 30 euros (almost $45) before taxes and shipping are figured in, making the retail price of one of these honeys roughly equal to a controlled substance.
Unfortunately, unless you’re a chef or know one, laying your hands on many of these products is difficult to impossible. But when you consider that the can of black truffles above (ordered specially for Mon. Robuchon and Le Tohic) costs over $250, it’s just as well that we mere mortals should experience these things in small doses. Regardless of price, it is a wonderment to us that things like salts, olive oils, Minus 8 vinegars, Perigord truffles and exotic spices are now taken for granted in our humble burg, because, as you can see below,
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EURO GOURMET
6625 South Valley View Blvd. Ste 318
Las Vegas, NV 89118
702.597.2661
What a great write-up on Euro Gourmet! It’s wonderful to see this local business adding some exotic flavor to the Las Vegas culinary scene. Paul and his team are experts in their field, always searching for the best new products and providing unparalleled customer service!
Nice read…
It’s always nice to discover connoisseurs that have the knowledge and passion for their trade.
C’est un spécialiste de l’art culinaire arabo-franco-américain,connaisseur des saveurs du monde et au gout particulier du terroir c’est une chance d’avoir une personne compétente dans ce domaine.
Laziz you rock my friend!
Nice article.
Bravo. Great article.
Well deserved for someone that works hard and provides an outstanding service to most of the Fine dining restaurant in Vegas.
Good luck.
excellent I am proud of you my brother
Good job to Paul! He does a great job and no one has better costumer servive in las vegas. I am very proud of him and his achievment. Good job Paul
Ha!!!!! La….mon pote ca fait plaisir de voir les bon gars recevoir de bon commentaires.
Bravo mon copain du grand Paul. Fait couler le cafe…je passe cette semaine. very good job Paul.
John next lets talk about my dear freind Michael(Stamm)Gourmet Pantry
Lets not forget the little guys….