COMMENTS MADE

• On Fresh Basil:

  Posted on 2nd of August 2006

  Fresh Basil has been a breath of fresh air to Belper's generally moribund retail outlets - too many charity shops, opticians and estate agents! That being said I feel that they are setting an example that is pushing other local food retailers (and some other non-food shops too) that extra mile - which can't be a bad thing! Sam and the other staff do a great job - just the right amount of banter coupled with an obvious love of food and a thorough knowledge of their stock and their suppliers. Despite an almost permanent queue for service, they always have time for a chat; pointing out a new range of fois gras, why the kippers have changed and how the home made and utterly experimental turkey pastrami worked out (with appropriate and unstingy sample to boot). Other delis may be smarter, slicker, bigger, grander and have the right connections (i.e. London-based, celeb chef or luvvie clientele) but these guys and gals make living in Belper worthwhile!