Looking for some fresh cardamom seeds, or some cassava, for a favorite dish you like to make? Perhaps some seaweed nori to make your own sushi?
There are a couple large supermarket chain stores in Mt. Vernon that sell traditional and some specialty items, notably Kroger (similar to Publix, Safeway, or Albertsons in other regions of the country). In addition, a short trip to Columbus will provide you with virtually any ethnic or international grocery item you might need. While the list below is by no means exhaustive, it is a sampling of groceries recommended by some Kenyon faculty and staff. The College, of course, does not endorse any of these vendors. For more stores and suggestions, we recommend searching online (Yelp! reviews are particularly helpful) or asking colleagues.
Saraga International Grocery
1265 Morse Rd.
Columbus
http://saragafood.com/main/
Yasmin International Market
5444 Cleveland Ave
Columbus
Sells a large variety of East African and Middle Eastern groceries, including Ethiopian injera bread baked daily.
Berekum African Market
1977 Morse Rd.
Columbus
614-268-8487
Salam Market and Bakery
5676 Emporium Square
Columbus
614-899-0952
Primarily North and East African groceries, as well as some pastries and bakery items prepared in the store.
Patel Brothers
6600 Sawmill Rd
Columbus
614-792-8484
Primarily Indian grocery items and produce
Tensuke Market
1167 Old Henderson Road
Columbus
614-451-6002
Primarily Japanese grocery items and produce
CAM International Market
889 Bethel Road
Columbus
614-442-1888
Fresh seafood, vegetables and fruits, noodles, magazines, and music. Also features some Latin and African food and drinks.
Euro Delicatessen
974 Galloway Road
(Galloway Square)
614-870-0723
Romashka International Deli
2400 W Dublin-Granville Rd
Columbus
614-336-8070
La Michoacana Mexican Market
2175 Morse Rd.
Columbus
614-471-4500
Also has a small restaurant that serves Mexican cuisine.
Mi Bandera
1965 E. Dublin Granville Rd.
Columbus
614-888-9510
La Mexicana
5705 Maple Canyon Ave
Columbus
614-436-8434
Mediterranean Food Imports
614-263-9400
2647 N. High St.
Columbus
Middle Eastern and North African items.
Istanbul Supermarket
5221 Bethel Center Mall
Columbus
614-451-8100
istanbulmarketohio.com