source for unusual herbs and spices, esp turkish/greek

[fourstar]

I am searching for local (SF esp) markets to source some unusual spices and ingredients (meats, sausages, breads, cheeses), especially those of the eastern mediterranean (Turkey/Greece) but also of Spain/Portugal. Any ideas? I used to shop at SF Herb, but looking for more unusual selection.

Thanks!

[Nancy Berry]

I just thought of another place, Greek Imports, in Daly City (top of the hill.)

Here's a link: http://www.greekimportsinc.com/

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Greek Imports
6524 Mission St, Daly City, CA 94014

[Nancy Berry]

Haig's Delicacies should have many of the eastern mediterranean ingredients that you need.

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Haig's Delicacies
642 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118

[RWCFoodie]

You might find some of what you're looking for at Alhana on 37th Ave. in San Mateo. It's a market and casual restaurant. Great prices on bulk olives among other things...
Here's a link from Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/KkoXAFjdb-lEr...

[caryjones]

The Parkside Farmer's Market has spices, olives, produce, and much more at reasonable prices. It's located at 555 Taraval at 16th Ave in San Francisco

[Paul H]

Also San Francisco Herb Co., which has a wide selection and better prices than Rainbow.

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San Francisco Herb Co.
250 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

[Robert Lauriston]

Samiramis reportedly has some Turkish stuff.

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Samiramis Imports
2990 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

[Robert Lauriston]

I know of two Greek stores. For Spanish stuff, Spanish Table in Berkeley. General spices, Rainbow Grocery in SF or Lhasa Karnak in Berkeley.

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Spanish Table
1814 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702

Lhasa Karnak Herb Company
2482 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Hellenic American Imports
2365 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Greek Imports
6524 Mission St, Daly City, CA 94014

Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

[SLRossi]

Lhasa Karnak is also willing to special order just about anything if they do not carry it.