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Maatilatori (freely translated: The farmer’s shop) sells organic food from Nordic countries, but mainly from Finland. The shop, that is located in the very heart of the city, is adorable: there are wooden boxes eggs in them, they sell nougat lollipops, special cheeses, cider, jam in class jars, organic poultry, fresh vegetables, fruits and other organic food. They also sell healthy juices made from the Nordic berries, like cloudberries and sea buckthorn berry. Everything is produced close by and the fresh stuff is seasonal.
The shop was founded more than a year ago and quickly it got a bunch of loyal customers, consumers who are worried about environmental issues and who want to eat as pure, clean and organic food as possible. Some of the products are pricier than in a super market, but many of the customers are willing to pay the price, because they want to eat healthier.
For a foreigner this little shop is an excellent way to taste Finnish food and buy these odd, but good flavors to take home to.
Eat & Joy Maatilatori | Shopping, Snacks
lasipalatsi, mannerheimintie 22-24 | South | +358452505333
Mon – Fri 10:00 – 21:00, Sat 10:00 – 18:00
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It is great place isn’t it!! =) So good, so pure food! Have you tried Anton&Anton as well?
http://www.spottedbylocals.com/helsinki/anton-anton/
Boy, what a find!! This place would really appeal in a big way to all my health-conscious, organically-oriented friends visiting from the West Coast. Or anybody from anywhere really that digs good food, organically grown. If you like the ambiance of a ‘farmer’s market’ shopping experience, on a slightly more intimate scale, this place is like home away from home. What is especially appealing is their fantastic selection. They have assembled in one place some of the best locally produced organic products Finland has to offer. Muhonen’s Organic Rye Bread (made in Kerimäki) is a personal favorite, and quite possibly the best rye bread in the world.
Not only that, I give their staff a 10+. Not only are they knowledgeable and helpful, they actually seem to enjoy doing a a good job. Bravo in every way!
Now, if only I could get them (hint, hint) to open a branch store. How about in the Lobby area of the best (and only) organic gourmet restaurant in my neck of the wood: Valtionhotelli in Punkaharju. Now that would be excellent!!