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Popular NY Gourmet Market Opening in Texas

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New York’s famous gourmet market DEAN & DELUCA and the world’s leading multi-channel retailer specializing in gourmet & artisan food, wine & gift from around the world according to its website is coming to Plano, Texas in the Spring of 2017.

One of their latest store openings in the franchise, DEAN & DELUCA will be located in the Legacy West Development in Plano. Among fine company, this will be the first opening for Texas. There are store locations in six U.S. cities, including New York, Charlotte, Kansas City, Georgetown, and St. Helena as well as several International locations.

1. History

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Photo: Facebook/Dean & DeLuca

The original DEAN & DELUCA’s opened in September 1977. Founded by Joel Dean and Giorgio DeLuca they opened its flagship store in SoHo, New York. It has grown into a multi-channel retailer of gourmet foods, wines, and kitchenware gracing neighborhoods all across the globe.

“In the early days, Joel Dean and Giorgio DeLuca traipsed around the world to find artisan-produced foods that pleased their customers, not to mention themselves. They wanted products that fired their imaginations, challenged their tastes and turned dinner into a creative exercise,” states their Facebook page.

2. The Expansion

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Photo: Facebook/Dean DeLuca

DEAN & DELUCA’s Legacy West opening will be the first in a string of high-profile expansion plans mentions its media release. “Texans will now have a permanent outlet for exposure to fine ingredients and indulgence in the world’s best epicurean treats for cooking, eating, and entertaining.”

“We are very pleased to announce this partnership with Legacy West, a development that aligns strongly with DEAN & DELUCA’s food savvy customer base. Our hope is that DEAN & DELUCA’s  will become the finest local food market for the Plano, Texas community,” said  Bayani Lauraya, Global President of DEAN & DELUCA’s.

3. The Goods

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Photo: Facebook/Dean & DeLuca

So what sort of goods can you expect to find at such a specialty store as DEAN & DELUCA? Well, let’s say the sky’s the limit. An abundant array of fine food options will be waiting such as specialty cheeses, the freshest produce, meats, seafood, desserts, coffee and hand-crafted prepared foods.

Among the vast selection of items will be favorites such as DEAN & DELUCA Orange Blossom Honey, DEAN & DELUCA Black and White Cookies, and an assortment of kitchen and houseware items to name a few.

A sort of one-stop shop to pick that last minute gift idea, dinner for the family or just a one of a kind treat you can only find a DEAN & DELUCA. They continue to search the globe today as when they first opened for the best and newest food products from around the world to tantalize your taste buds. “They also have launched a new wine division and can recommend the best food and wine pairings for any event or for that special dinner at home,” shares its Facebook page.

References:

www.deandeluca.com