The Modern Épicerie: France’s Corner Store Gets a Revival | Eater

"An épicerie in a residential, working-class pocket of Marseille opened less than a year ago as an extension of a monthly pop-up market, positioning itself as a cultural transmitter that links nearby producers to local consumers. The shop preserves the feel of an old bookshop with floor-to-ceiling wooden shelves, a rolling ladder and retro tiles, hosts fermentation workshops, book signings and pop-ups, and stocks nearly 2,000 items — from wild, organic spices and Puglian dried pastas to ethically sourced teas, seasonal flowers from Arles and a curated selection of natural wines and ciders — while emphasizing accessible pricing and local sourcing within about 150 kilometers." - Lindsey Tramuta