Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XIX

8 2 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I There is a true enthusiasm for quality food at Jones the Grocer, clear to see when you visit the store and café, and there is a real effort to provide a truly individual gourmet experience across the board each time you pay them a visit. The chain prides itself on its ability to select and gather the finest ingredients from across the world through both local and international suppliers. There is also a refreshing focus on making sure their products, when possible, are free of additives and preservatives – with each ingredient provided by specialist, expert artisans that truly care about the products they supply. It is Jones’ belief that products that can be traced to the source simply taste better. Much of this dedication to ensuring provision of the highest quality gourmet products comes from the specific way the chain regulates its suppliers. Jones ensures only the most dedicated suppliers, using only the freshest ingredients free of additives, colours and preservatives, are allowed to supply each of their stores. They emphasise the importance of supporting farmhouse producers, especially local ones, to make sure they are only supplied by companies who are motivated by genuine quality. There is a seemingly endless variation of ingredients on offer throughout the range in every store, part of Jones’ ongoing commitment to provide each customer with exactly what they are looking for each time they visit, whether it is the ingredients for a quick midweek meal or finding the right curedmeats for an antipasto platter. Jones has whatever you need for any meal on hand. The store also places real emphasis on providing the highest quality tea and coffee, whether in its café or on the shelves. They provide everything from the expected to the exotic, from single origin coffee beans to their own, branded coffee blend. With selections ranging from green teas to soothing infusions, there’s a blend for every mood. Soothing black and green teas and refreshing infusions are carefully made by blending quality teas, flowers, fruit and spices. From classic English Breakfast to Japanese Genmaicha green tea, and minty Arctic fire to a cleansing herbal infusion, there really is a tea for every part of the day. Beyond their varied tea mixes, they also offer an excellent range of coffee. There is an alluring aroma of freshly ground beans in every café, and using only the finest beans, Jones have created a unique coffee blend. Coffee aficionados can also try the unique and distinct aromas of single origin beans and what’s more, their coffees can be enjoyed in store or made at home using stylish imported coffee accessories. Beyond the café is the wonderful bakery in every store – this is a chain truly obsessed with quality and freshness, offering hand-made breads, pastries and sweets that meet only the highest standards.