We all know everyone’s smitten with Jones the Grocer. Well it’s time to meet someone new guys – and we guarantee you’ll like this one too.
Meet The Providore, APAC’s newest gourmet food company. Founded by former Aussie chef Bruce Chapman and business partner Robert Cllick, The Providore is the founders’ second premium F&B venture after selling off Jones the Grocer Singapore in 2012.
Ok before you get your knickers in a bunch, The Providore will be opening in stages. The Providore Warehouse (a retail store) officially opened last Thursday, but if you’re holding your breath for their café arm, you’ll have to wait till July 2013.
We had a grand tour of The Providore Warehouse, located at our favourite Tan Boon Liat Building, and are delighted to report that The Providore has exceeded expectations. From Italian biscuits to French herbs and spices, blended coffees and teas to Australian ice-cream and Japanese baking supplies, the huge variety of over 500 private label items and imported third-party goods promises to be any foodie’s next playground.
Like your coffee? The Providore has worked closely with the local roasters from Toby’s Estate in Singapore to develop a range of five coffee blends. The range includes The Providore’s signature blend, also available in decaffeinated form, as well as three single-origin blends representing the world’s premier coffee-growing regions. Coffee is available for sale in whole bean form and baristas will be happy to custom grind your beans to suit your preferred coffee-making method. You even get to taste before you buy at the warehouse outlet (more reason to visit).
They’ve also worked with boutique producers all around the world to create ranges exclusive to The Providore. From artisanal jams and marmalades to Swiss-made chocolate and Aussie-made cordials and pasta sauces, these guys have you covered.
The Providore also plans to open their first café / restaurant at the Mandarin Gallery in July, that will serve breakfast and lunch, as well as a small-plate, grazing-style sharing menu approach in the evenings.
The Providore Warehouse, 315 Outram Road, #05-03 Tan Boon Liat Building, Singapore 169074, p. 6221 7056.